Mindo Day Trip

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Guide en: Espagnol, Anglais

Description

Experience a day immersed in nature within a breathtaking forest designated as a Biosphere Reserve through this Mindo Day Trip. You will find yourself surrounded by the serene beauty of the Ecuadorian jungle while exploring its diverse wildlife and plant life.

Mindo Day Trip

Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Quito between 5:15 and 6:00 am. We will make our way to Mindo, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours. A stop will be made along the way for breakfast and a chance to stretch your legs.

Upon entering Mindo, a guided exploration of the town awaits you. Marvel at the wooden and bamboo constructions, stroll along the cobblestone streets, and browse through local handicraft shops—a delightful experience!

Next, we will venture further into the lush landscape of the Chocó Andino Reserve. Before embarking on our trek, we will traverse a mountain using the renowned Tarabita de Mindo, a cable car offering breathtaking views from above.

Once on solid ground, a 45-minute hike through the Sanctuary of the Waterfalls will unveil up to 7 stunning waterfalls! This trail presents an opportunity to engage with the vibrant biodiversity of the reserve.

Afterward, we will take the Tarabita back, arriving at the village where you will have 3 hours of leisure time. Feel free to use this time to enjoy a meal and continue your exploration of Mindo’s enchanting offerings.

We will begin our return journey to your hotel in Quito at 4:30 pm, aiming to arrive around 7:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up

This excursion includes pick-up from accommodations within the Quito Metropolitan District. Please note that if you are located in certain areas, an additional fee of $10 per person will be required on the day of the trip: from Chillogallo to Guamaní in the southern area, and from San Antonio to Cotocollao in the northern area.

Inclus

Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by car, minibus or bus, depending on the size of the group.
Guide in English.
Ticket for the Tarabita de Mindo.
Entry to the Sanctuary of Cascades.

Non inclus

Lunch and drinks.

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (heure locale)

Accessibilité

Not wheelchair accessible.

Informations importantes

On the day of the activity, the local provider will pick you up at your hotel in Quito between 4:15 and 5 am. The provider will contact you to confirm the exact time. We recommend that you are ready at the reception of your accommodation.

Pick up supplement

The tour includes pick-up from hotels in the Quito Metropolitan District. However, if you're staying in the northern area, i.e. from San Antonio to Cotocollao, or Tumbaco valley, you'll have to pay a supplement of 10USD per person on the day of the tour.

Important

It's advisable that you bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and comfortable clothes and shoes for the tour. Also, in case you want to take a bath during the tour, don't forget your swimming costume, towel and a change of clothes.

Activities not included

During your free time, you'll be able to carry out different activities, but the price is not included. In this case, if you want to participate you'll have to pay in cash the cost of the activity, which will be different depending on the chosen activity:

Canopy: from 10USD.
Chocolate and coffee tour: from 8USD.
The butterfly farm visit: from 3USD.
Tubing: from 6USD
Mountain biking: from 10USD.