4 Day Mindo Jungle Tour

Andes Mountains

Talk to a travel expert

Four days is the complete Mindo: hummingbirds, butterflies, exotic birds, waterfalls and chocolate experience during the day. Explore the jungle by night to see a whole second forest after dark.

A 2 hour drive from Quito brings you to the jungle of Mindo. This tour includes all important activities feed hummingbirds from your hand, watch for parrots and toucans, hike the jungle to its waterfalls and swim in the river, visit the

butterfly garden for close-up photos, and explore the jungle by night. See how the wildlife by night comes alive. Complete the tour with a chocolate tasting experience at a chocolate museum. Enjoy the ride back to your hotel in Quito with your guide.

This four day tour offers you an impressive variety of activities to see a lot exotic wildlife. Mindo, a place you will never forget.
— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert

From

$449/ person

4 Days / 3 Nights

X-1023

Feed a Wild Hummingbird by Hand! In Mindo the hummingbirds come to you. Hold still and one lands on your hand to eat while you take the photo.
Waterfalls and a River Swim! Hike the cloud forest to a series of waterfalls and cool off in the river on a warm afternoon.
Toucans, Parrots and More! Watch for the toucans, parrots and colorful cloud-forest birds that make Mindo one of the richest birding spots on earth.
Jungle exploration by night: exciting encounters with the wildlife after dark.

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Group size: 1–16 people
Physical intensity: Medium
Activities: Animal Spotting, Hiking, Relax, Swimming
Environment: Jungle, Mountains, Rivers, Sun
Key wildlife: Birds, Butterflies, Monkeys, Parrots, Snakes, Spiders
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Region: Andes Mountains

Included: Transportation bettween Hotel Quito and Mindo.
English speaking guide.
Entrance fees to all locations during the trip.
Hotel / lodge.
Breakfast.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips.
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
Lunch, drinks and snacks.

Day 1: Quito to Mindo
Drive about two hours into the cloud forest. Feed hummingbirds from your hand. Hike the jungle to its waterfalls and swim in the river. Overnight in Mindo.
Day 2: Butterfly garden and jungle
Butterfly garden and jungle. Visit the butterfly garden for close-up photos and explore more of Mindo's jungle and rivers. Overnight in Mindo.
Day 3: Exotic birds and night walk
Spot exotic birds that live here in their natural habitat. See toucans, parrots and birds with all sorts of colors. When night falls, explore the same jungle by night. After the night walk, relax in Mindo center and enjoy the relaxed exotic ambient.
Day 4: Chocolate and Quito return
Start the day easy in the morning and take your time at breakfast. Go visit the chocolate museum for a pure chocolate experience of premium quality. After the chocolate museum, your tour guide will bring you back to your hotel.