Coffee and Cacao Tasting Experience in Mindo from Quito

4.9
(10 reviews)

8 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Start your morning while observing a variety of exceptional hummingbirds on our stop at the hummingbird viewpoint, and enjoy the scenery of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest.

Visit a family-owned coffee plantation where we will reveal all its coffee-making secrets, and you will have another flavorful tasting of an awarded specialty coffee.

We will head to Mindo, a beautiful town located in the cloud forest, where you'll become a cacao expert on your visit to the cacao workshop. Ever had a 100% pure chocolate?

Our guide will explain to you the fascinating process of chocolate making, from the cacao bean on the tree to everyone’s favorite sweet, followed by a delicious chocolate tasting.

This is an eye-opening experience to see where these products come from!

What's Included

English speaking guide for the whole tour
Lunch
Coffee Plantation Farm Visit and Tasting
Private transportation w/ pick up-drop off at your hotel in Quito downtown
Chocolate Workshop Visit and Tasting
Personal Expenses
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional activities
Tips for guides

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Quito. For pickups in the valleys, airport area, we charge a small fee.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Quito

    We will pick you up from your place in downtown Quito to start our adventure!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will make our first stop at a hummingbird viewpoint to spot these marvelous birds. Enjoy the amazing views and the hummingbirds flying around while drinking a fresh organic juice.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Nanegalito

    We will visit a family-owned specialty coffee plantation, where we will learn about coffee from the cherry beans to a hot cup of coffee. We will also have a tasting experience on a family house.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mindo

    We will visit one of the first cacao workshops in town, where we will learn how the chocolate farmer takes the cacao beans and transforms them into delicious chocolate. We will also taste different kinds of artisanal chocolate from the farm during the degustation, including their 100% pure chocolate!

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Takiri Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Culinary Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Chocolate Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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