11. Mindo Cloud Forest Guided Private Tour with Fees Included
5.0· 58 reviews· 9 hoursStay so close to the most colorful hummingbirds, this will be your travel experience in Ecuador. The Cloud Forest is unique and is home to thousands of plants and flowers, the different trails lead to crystal waterfalls. In the afternoon you can choose a visit to the Butterfly garden or a chocolate tasting in one of factories in Mindo. This is a private tour, your experienced guide will recommend the best activities according to your interests. From november to may high chances to see toucans in the wild. Fees are included
22. Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
5.0· 40 reviewsExplore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback in an unforgettable journey through nature, culture, and adventure in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. This unique tour combines authenticity, safety, and expert guidance all within the park itself, a privilege few tours offer. You’ll ride with two experienced guides: • Your private English-speaking guide, who picks you up in Quito and stays with you all day. • A traditional chagra from Machachi, sharing his knowledge and horsemanship. Picture yourself riding along highland trails, spotting wild horses, and breathing in the fresh mountain air beneath the towering Cotopaxi Volcano. You choose the pace and duration: enjoy a 2-hour scenic ride or go deeper with up to 4 hours of horseback adventure. This isn’t just sightseeing it’s a truly immersive Andean experience.
33. Cotopaxi volcano horseback ride and hike Private tour
5.0· 15 reviews· 8 hoursThis exclusive experience will introduce you to the Andes Mountain Range landscape and wildlife. Your profesional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or airbnb to start the tour and go to Cotopaxi. The 90 minutes drive from Quito to Cotopaxi is full of beautifull mountains and cosy small villages. Arriving to Cotopaxi the local guide will be waiting with helmets, ponchos and horses. Then you will ride a horse for 2-3 hours around the grassland and the beautifull volcano. In the way back we will enjoy a lunchbox and then continue to the Limpiopungo lagoon. The lagoon is located in a flat highland where you will hike for 1 hour around it. That is an amazing place to see the local plants, flowers and birds. At the end you will come back to Quito or stop in a local restaurant to have a lunch. Dropoff at your hotel
44. Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo
5.0· 14 reviews· 8 hours- Visit the Middle of the world and learn about the latitude 0,00,00 - Explore the stunning Cloud Forest with a professional guide. - Capture with your camera the most beautiful hummingbird of the área with the feeders facilites. - Walk into the forest looking for tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers and more. - Visit the Andean Cock of the Rock lek to watch the amazing display.
55. Mindo Cloud Forest & Middle of the World Tour from Quito
5.0· 5 reviewsVisiting Mindo immerses you in natural beauty with cloud forests, biodiversity, and activities such as bird watching. In addition, it is ideal for lovers of nature and adventures by offering hikes and canopy. The Middle of the World marks the equator, allowing you to be in both hemispheres at the same time. It is a unique geographic experience and offers museums and exhibits related to the equator phenomenon. Combining both destinations gives you a balanced experience of nature and knowledge, making your trip to Ecuador a diverse and unforgettable experience.
66. Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way
5.0· 466 reviews· 9 hours* ONLY HORSEBACK RIDE experience inside this National park. Others do it from outside the park. * Perfect balance between horseback ride and hike TWO different landscapes. *Forget about painful lines to enter to the NP by entering by a NO TOURISTY WAY and leaving by the regular way. * No need horseback riding previous experience We start at 7 am from Quito and will take a different way to enter to the National park and will leave by the regular national park entrance gate. Driving through 3 volcanoes PASOCHOA, RUMIÑAHUI and SINCHOLAGUA going through the real AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES. 1st activity: HORSEBACK RIDE. After this horseback ride experience, we will drive for about half hour until the parking lot located on the 14800 feet or 4700 mts above sea level from where the hike to the BASE CAMP will start. If you are not an adventurous person, don't like bumpy roads, get bothered for changing weather or heart problems. DO NOT JOIN this experience.
77. Private Cotopaxi National Park Horseback Ride hike for Beginners
5.0· 112 reviews· 10 hoursOne of the best Experiences in the Andes Mountains Near to Quito City. Cotopaxi is consider the highest active Volcano in South America. If you are a lover of outdoor activities, this is for you. Horse Riding in the highlands. Hiking to the José Ribas Refuge 4864m (15958ft), a lot of flora and fauna are part of this great adventures.
88. Papallacta Hot Springs & Cloud Forest Reserve Private Tour
4.9· 75 reviews· 7 hoursThis private tour allows you to visit the Papallacta volcanic area with thermal-springs located at 3250 msnm (10600 feet). You'll enjoy the hot-pools surrounded by the Andes Mountains. During your bath time you will watch the stunning landscape of the andean forest and the Eastern mountain range, which leads to the Amazon rainforest. This tour also include the visit to Guango lodge, one of the best places in Ecuador for birdwatching. You will explore the reserve with your tour guide to watch the birds like the Turquoise Jay, Torrent Duck, many hummingbirds and plants like giant ferns, orchids, bromeliads, anthuriums, and so on.
99. Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
4.9· 1458 reviews· 12 hoursWithin the Cotopaxi National Park is the active Cotopaxi volcano, an elevation of 5,897 meters above sea level located in the Andes Mountains and an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species.
1010. Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
4.7· 217 reviewsEmbark on the original and unique Mindo's Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you explore lush forests teeming with vibrant bird species. Indulge in the art of chocolate-making at a local factory, savoring the rich flavors of Mindo's finest cocoa. Discover the secrets of coffee cultivation and brewing at a picturesque plantation, delighting in the aromas and tastes of freshly roasted beans. This tour stands out with its authentic experiences, expert guides, and the opportunity to support local communities. Unforgettable moments, breathtaking scenery, and a genuine connection with nature await you. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this extraordinary and original adventure in Mindo's cloud forest Ecuador.
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