Day 1: Mitad del Mundo, Hummingbirds, hiking into the reserve.
Departure from Quito in the morning, you'll visitMiddle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo). Marvel at theInti an Museum, where youll have a chance to participate in several experiments such as watching water go down a drain in a different direction, balancing an egg on a nail, and using an ancient sun dial.
Admiring the landscape on the Andes Mountains we will make the first stop the visit the hummingbird Garden. A unique spot a local farm to see from 10 to 20 species of hummingbirds ( depending on the season or time of the day) and try local tropical fruits. Be ready to walk for more than one hour into the cloud forest which is well-known to support an exceptionally diverse biological community that includes numerous endemic species plants or animals found nowhere else on earth.A series of beautiful streams and waterfalls are found in the reserve.
Then, you will reach the Mindo Protected Reserve area (1,300 meters above sea level). Located northwest of Quito, this is one of the highest biodiversity places in the world, this area is also known as the birdwatchers paradise. Here you can enjoy of many unique activities which include zip line, rappelling, tubing, a chocolate factory and much more (cost of these activities not included). Have a wonderful time enjoying of everything that this unique spot offers.
Day 2:Activities in Mindo
Breakfast and hotel checkout, then, you'll be able to choose an activity of your choice. participate in activitiesof your choice. Choose fromziplining, birding guided tour, chocolate or coffee tour, tubing or abseiling, biking etc... The cost of the activities are not included in the package.
In the afternoon after lunch return to Quito.