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Mindo Day Trip

9.4Exceptional36 reviews

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US$65

From

US$65

Todo estuvo excelente, Roberto muy amable y paciente, el recorrido una maravilla, una experiencia que no se puede olvida...

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Enjoy a day surrounded by nature in a magical forest declared a Biosphere Reserve with this Mindo Day Trip. You'll be immersed in the tranquillity of the Ecuadorian jungle while you discover its varied fauna and flora.

Details

Duration

14 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

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.

Not included

Lunch and drinks.

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.4

Exceptional 454 Travelers·36 reviews

August 2, 2026
Pablo Sotomayor
Guadalajara, Mexico
Todo estuvo excelente, Roberto muy amable y paciente, el recorrido una maravilla, una experiencia que no se puede olvidar, sin contar que olvidé mi ca...
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September 7, 2023
Amy
United States
Jesus and Jonathan were great guides & made sure we were all having a good time. They adapted to every situation/interest in the group with a good att...
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December 1, 2025
Danilo Nunes Costa
Recife, Brazil
It was an amazing day. This tour to Mindo was perfect. I want to give a special thank you to our guide Eduardo, who was very attentive from beginning ...
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November 5, 2024
Roger
Plymouth, United Kingdom
I was booked to go to Mindo but the night before Jonas sent me a WhatsApp to say that the trip was cancelled and would I like to go to Banos instead. ...
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Mindo Day Trip

After picking you up at your hotel in Quito between 5:15 and 6 am., we'll head off to Mindo. The journey will take 2 hours, although we'll stop halfway so that you can have breakfast and stretch your legs.

Upon arrival at our destination, we'll take a guided tour of the town. Houses built with wood and bamboo, cobbled streets, handicraft shops... You'll surely love it!

Afterwards, we'll start going deeper into the Chocó Andino Reserve jungle. Before starting the route on foot we'll have to cross a mountain, in the famous Tarabita de Mindo, a cable car that will offer us an incredible journey through the heights.

Once on the mainland, we'll take a 45 minute hike through the Sanctuary of the Waterfalls, where we'll see up to 7 waterfalls! In addition, the walk will give us a chance to get in touch with the rich biodiversity of the reserve.

We'll go on the Tarabita again and arrive at the village where you'll have 3 hours of free time. You can take advantage of this time to eat and continue exploring the charms of Mindo.

At 4.30 pm we'll return to your hotel in Quito, arriving at approximately 7 pm.

Hotel pick up

This tour includes pick-up from hotels in the Quito Metropolitan District. However, if you're staying in the following areas, you'll have to pay a supplement of 10USD per person on the day of the excursion: southern area, from Chillogallo to Guamaní, and northern area, from San Antonio to Cotocollao.

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Guided tours and free tours Free Tour Day trips Hiking

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2-Day or 3-Day Tour of the Ecuadorian Andes Quito Electric Scooter Tour 2-Day Trip to Misahuallí Quito's Equatorial Line Tour & Cable Car Quito Market & Guayasamín House & Museum Tour Ayahuasca Ceremony at Templo Jempe Quito Adventure Tour Quito Street Food Tour Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip + Horse Ride Avenue of the Volcanoes 2 Day Tour

Mindo Day Trip

Upon arrival at our destination, we'll take a guided tour of the town. Houses built with wood and bamboo, cobbled streets, handicraft shops... You'll surely love it!

We'll go on the Tarabita again and arrive at the village where you'll have 3 hours of free time. You can take advantage of this time to eat and continue exploring the charms of Mindo.

At 4.30 pm we'll return to your hotel in Quito, arriving at approximately 7 pm.

Mindo Day Trip