The Ecuador cloud forest is one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots on earth and a dream come true for bird and nature lovers. Countless different species of hummingbirds, other birds, and orchids thrive in this amazing ecosystem. Visitors to the Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve can hike, try trappelling, go tubing or ride a mountain bike on one of the many great trails available through the reserve. All these activities offer a whole new dimension and are very popular with tourists.
Pickup included
Early morning departure to the northwest of Quito, our guide will be commenting on the attractions that we see in the landscape and that are left behind until we reach the conservation project of the cloud forest of the Choco Andino and one of its protected reserves in which we will have a short tour to observe more than 30 species of hummingbirds and a variety of birds in their natural habitat, here we will have the opportunity to enjoy nature, relax and take the best pictures of landscapes and birds.
Our adventure begins with the tarabita ride that will take us deep into the cloud forest, so called because most of the year it is covered by fog that originates in the western mountain range and is one of the reasons for its biological richness and mega diversity.
Upon reaching the other end we will walk through the forest until we reach the Nambillo Waterfall, a perfect place to enjoy nature and take the best photographs. At the end, our transportation will be waiting for you to return to the town where our guide will recommend places and give you the time needed for lunch. Then we will walk among butterflies and finally, we will visit a chocolate factory where we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates made with fine Ecuadorian cocoa and learn more about its history.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
• Dress code is sport clothes (i.e. jeans, shorts, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) Hotel pickups commence prior to this time