Mindo Coffee & Cacao Private Day Tour – Immersive Tasting Experience

This Mindo Coffee & Cacao Private Day Tour is a deep dive into the flavors, landscapes, and traditions of Ecuador’s cloud forest—where hummingbirds flicker among orchids, volcanic soil feeds specialty coffee, and cacao beans are transformed into some of the world’s finest chocolate. Designed as an immersive Ecuador culinary tour, the day blends nature, gastronomy, and local storytelling into a warm, sensory journey from the high Andes to the tropical foothills of Mindo.

Tour Details

Departure
All year round
Duration
8 hours approx
Group Size
Up to 12 travelers
Travel-Style
small group private experience
Recommended Age
6+ years old
Adventure Pace
Moderate (tooltips: balanced pace, active but not extreme)
Incluye

private transportation, bilingual guides, lunch, and entrance fees to all sites.

No incluido

airfare, travel insurance, dinners.

Takiri Tip
Add an extra day and trek in the cloud forest or visit the waterfalls.

Itinerario

FULL DAY – HUMMINGBIRDS, COFFEE FINCA & CACAO WORKSHOP IN MINDO

Your day begins around 8:00 am as you leave Quito and descend through shifting climates, watching the dry Andean landscape turn into lush cloud forest. A first stop in Calacalí offers an up-close encounter with vibrant hummingbirds, followed by a visit to a specialty coffee finca in Nanegalito, where you’ll walk through shaded plantations, learn about sustainable cultivation, and taste Ecuador’s rich, high-altitude coffee profiles.

By midday, you’ll reach Mindo for lunch featuring fresh regional flavors before diving into a cacao workshop that traces the full bean-to-bar process—harvesting, fermenting, grinding, and tasting artisanal chocolates made from Ecuador’s famed cacao varieties. As the afternoon light settles over the cloud forest, enjoy a final peaceful moment in Mindo before returning to Quito, arriving in the late afternoon with the aromas of coffee and cacao still lingering.

Reseñas

Why Travel with Takiri

Our private Mindo tours highlight meaningful encounters with local farmers, artisan chocolatiers, and nature stewards who preserve the traditions of the cloud forest. With curated tastings, private guiding, and immersive storytelling, our local expert tours bring you closer to Ecuador’s culinary heritage in a warm and authentic way.

Faqs

Is this private tour suitable for all ages?

Yes, this private experience is designed to be flexible and enjoyable for travelers of all ages. Because it’s a private tour, we tailor the pace, activities, and level of adventure to your needs, whether you’re traveling with young children or seniors. If you have specific mobility considerations or special requests, just let us know, and we’ll customize the experience accordingly.

Do you offer customized tours?

Yes, all our itineraries can be personalized up to your preferences and budget. Whether you want to upgrade your accommodations, extend your stay, or combine it with tours in Ecuador’s mainland or the Galapagos. You just need to contact us, and we’ll put together a trip for you.

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Precio mínimo garantizado

  • You can cancel up to 30 days before and get a full refund!
  • Disponible todo el año
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