Adventure, Nature and Flavors in the Andean Chocó

 4-Day program

Starting at $900 per person (Lower group price)

Other
information

travel style

Luxury

Highlights

Middle of the World
Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Fitness level

Fair conditions

Beyond the unforgettable memories, the package also features:

Luxury Accommodation in Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa

Exclusive private transportation

All meals described in the tour

All admission to all scheduled attractions

Eco-friendly water bottle to refill

Spa treatments with a 20% discount

Private english-speaking birding guide on the naturalist hike

Unlimited access to water refills, coffee and tea

Laundry service

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1

Middle of the World, Hummingbirds Garden and Orquids Garden

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AM

Pick up from your location.

Chance to stop and enjoy the amazing Middle of the World, the interesting Intiñan Museum, the wonderfull Pululahua Viewpoint and Los Armadillos Hummingbirds Garden.

PM

Lunch at our restaurant.

After lunch, we will visit a different Hummingbirds Garden located in Mindo Town in which you will have the opportunity to check and know some unassociated species of hummingbirds than the ones you knew in Los Armadillos. A local Orquids Garden will be our next stop. Many wild orquids from Mindo Cloud Forest to be enjoyed will be waiting for you.

DAY 2

Chairlift, Cablecar, Waterfalls Sanctuary & Chocolate Factory

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AM

Breakfast starts at 8:00am.

After this, with a private naturalist guide we will continue to the Chairlift and the Cablecar by which you will come across Nambillo River Valley and start the adventure to the Waterfalls Sanctuary of Mindo Cloud Forest. It´s easy to see 5 or 6 waterfalls in this morning hike with your private naturalist guide who will show you the secrets of the cloud forest.

PM

Lunch at the hotel.

During the afternoon, we will visit a Chocolate Factory. A guide will let you know all the details about the process to make chocolate and at the end of the tour you will taste different types of this delicious chocolate. After the visit to the Chocolate Factory you can enjoy your favorite massage in our Spa.

DAY 3

Butterfly Farm, Cooking Class and Coffee Tour

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AM

After breakfast in our restaurant area, we will visit the Butterfly Farm in Mindo Cloud Forest to sight hundreds of butterflies and their colors.

After the visit to the Butterfly Farm we will have a Cooking Class in the Hotel on the base of local products and Ecuadorian Cuisine.

PM

Lunch will be your cooking class.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Coffee Tour of Mindo Cloud Forest where you will also learn about the process of how to make coffee and certainly, you will be able to roast your own coffee.

DAY 4

Butterfly Farm, Half Day Birdwatching Tour (Optional)

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AM

After breakfast in our restaurant area, which starts at 8:00 in the morning, if you decide not to take the Half Day Birding Tour, you will visit the Yellow House Trails in Mindo Cloud Forest with a private naturalist guide. It´s a private reserve of 200 hectares and there is a main trail and five side trails. Usually, during the morning tour, you will visit 2-3 of these trails. For sure you will learn more secrets about Mindo Cloud Forest.

After this delightful morning, you will get back to Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa in where you can have some resting time and enjoy our swimming pool, Spa and gardens before your check-out at noon and transfer to your Quito or Airport Area Hotel. Our driver will pick you up.