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The Mindo Valley is located at the meeting point of two of the most biologically diverse regions: the Chocoan Lowlands and the Tropical Andes. Visit various spots in the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve. Observe birds and choose between a zipline adventure or a walk to a waterfall. Taste delicious local specialties and visit a bird or butterfly reserve before returning to Quito.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun: (Your hotel in Quito - Hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY) Your hotel in Quito - Please inform us of your hotel of stay. Fridays (Meeting Point): Magic Bean Restaurant or "Q" Restaurant located at Barrio Mariscal at Mariscal y Juan León Mera (Quito - Ecuador) IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour Address: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun: (Your hotel in Quito - hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY) Your hotel in Quito - Please inform us of your hotel of stay. Fridays (Meeting Point): Magic Bean Restaurant or "Q" Restaurant located at Barrio Mariscal at Mariscal y Juan León Mera (Quito - Ecuador) IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour Dates: See Availability Return point: Original departure point.
Itinerary
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Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve (Pass by)
Early in the morning leave Quito by car driving northwest of Pichincha province. Ride through the road to the Coast (Mitad del Mundo - Calacalí – Los Bancos) and enjoy the view of small towns in the highway witnessing an astounding landscape transformation on the way. After approximately one 1 and 1/2 hour, arrive at the lovely Mindo Parrish Once you arrive in Mindo Cloud Forest take a small walk I the town and then head towards the Butterfly farm and Hummingbird Feeders (don´t forget your camera). Afterward, you may choose your desired adventure: Option 1: For adventure seekers, go for the Canopying, 13 zip lines of different lengths that range from 20 to 400 meters, an adrenaline-filled ride which enables an amazing view of the cloud forest. (Cost of the Canopy activity not included in the price of the tour) Option 2: Go for a trekking adventure across the cloud forest towards a waterfall and a ride Mindo’s famous “Tarabita”(Cable tram). Take your time to observe Mindo’s natural beauties and diversity. Take a break for a local-style lunch. Explore Mindo once a more and visit another special spot to view hummingbirds, butterflies and, with some luck Tanagers and Toucans. Head back to Quito around 5 pm. * IMPORTANT NOTE: For Friday departures (open departures), meet with your guide and fellow travelers at 6:45am at the centrally located meeting point at Mariscal Barrio at 6:45am. For Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun departures, the guide will pick you up at your hotel in Quito around 8:00 - 8:30am.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For tours taking place on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thus, San, the hotel pick-up will be from hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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