Private Mindo Ziplining, Chocolate Tasting, and Equator Museum Tour

Your tour begins with pickup from your Quito hotel. Traveling by private vehicle, set out on the journey to the Mindo Valley, the meeting point of the Chocoan lowlands and the tropical Andes.

The first stop of the day is the El Quetzal Chocolate Factory, where you can watch the chocolate-making process during a guided factory tour, then sample Ecuadorian coffee and a delicious chocolate brownie.

With your appetite sated, it’s time for the adventure portion of the day at Mindo Canopy Ziplines. After listening to the safety briefing and getting suited up with your harness and safety equipment, get your adrenaline pumping as you tackle the 10-line zipline course and zoom through the treetops.

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, before continuing to the Mitad del Mundo—Ecuador’s famous Equator Line. Visit the Intiñan Museum, where you can walk along the "equator line," learn more about Ecuador’s indigenous tribes, and watch a demonstration of the Coriolis Effect.

Return to Quito where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Please note: This is a private tour so departure times can be altered to suit your preferences.

Mindo is a mountain area watershed or landmark, located at the western side of the Ecuadorian Andes. Here, two of the most bio-diverse eco regions in the world meet the Chocoan Lowlands and the Tropical Andes. This private tour is recommended for all types of adventurous travelers. Below you’ll find our standard itinerary, this is a private tour, which you can modify to your own preferences. You can choose to do an additional chocolate tour, to go tubing in the river (cold water!), to visit a butterfly farm and much more! A hotel pick up and drop off is included.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Important things to bring: comfortable and light clothing, (a jacket just in case) water, sun block, sunglasses and passport (for the equator stamp)
If you would like to change activities or restaurants please let us know, the tours are completely customizable.
Time Disclaimer: We recommend this private tour to start no later than 08:00 am because you will enjoy the tour at a good pace and you will not miss out on any activities. If you choose for a later departure time it might be possible that you will miss some activities due to traffic or other circumstances.
Insurance is mandatory including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
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Medical restrictions
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Transportation included is from and to Quito’s hotel, located in the Quito urban Zone. It does not include Valleys, Tababela or hotels close to the airport. The extra charge of $ 40 (for the round trip per group) must be paid directly to the driver.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate