Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: 7:00 am Go F.A.R./CarpeDM Operations OfficeMeetting point in Carpedm officce. Departure at 7am from Carpedm's office we will Set off towards Mindo. The drive takes about two and a half hours. Our first stop is the Zip lines or Canopy as they call it here as you are literally above the canopy. There are 10 lines in total and if you are feeling brave you could even try the superman or Butterfly. After about an hour of adrenalin fueled fun you will head towards the Tarabita which is a cable car that takes you to the start of your waterfall walk. As you walk through the cloud forest you could see a variety of different birds and butterflies. if you bring a swim suit you could take a swim in the crystal clear water. Once you have dried off a little we will head for lunch. After lunch optional activities are either: 1. Visit to chocolate factory (not included in price). OR 2. Visit to butterfly Farm / Hummingbirds (not included in price) 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Mindo (Free entry) Mindo is a small town in the Andean foothills of Ecuador. Set in beautiful cloud-forest, it attracts birdwatchers first and foremost, but also has attractions for other tourists. Mindo is located to the north west of Quito. This town was founded in 1861 and the current population is around 3000 inhabitants. Mindo is surrounded by the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest; the forest is home to hundreds of species of birds many of them are in danger of extinction. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Bosque Protector Mindo Nambillo (At your own expense) Will head towards the Tarabita which is a cable car that takes you to the start of your waterfall walk. As you walk through the cloud forest you could see a variety of different birds and butterflies. if you bring a swim suit you could take a swim in the crystal clear water. Mindo is a mountainous watershed in the western slopes of the Andes, where two of the most .. private reserves and lodges known for their montane forests, waterfalls and unique cloud forest biodiversity 2 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Mariposario de Mindo (At your own expense) Butterfly Garden in Mindo you will see more than 100colorful butterflies floating around you. Observation Tower and deck Spot hummingbirds . 40 min(s)
6:00 pm Drop off Go F.A.R Office 5 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 7:00 am Go F.A.R./CarpeDM Operations Office
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.