Day 1: Mindo - El Pahuma
 Your tour begins with an early morning departure from Quito with a guide. The two-hour drive down into the cloud forest offers a warm escape from the highlands of Quito . Arriving in Mindo your guide will lead you on a nature walk pointing out the many species of birds and wildlife as well as the variety of plants and their medicinal values.
The first day includes a visit to the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve and its Orchid Garden with flowering orchids mounted on the trees and strategically placed among the vegetation along the trail, consistent with each species' habitat. The El Pahuma Orchid Reserve is a privately owned forest of an Ecuadorian family who is searching for a viable economic alternative to destructive activities such as logging or cattle raising, and it protects over 600 hectares of tropical montane forest.
Day 2: Birds of Mindo
 The day starts early, after a short walk downhill, on the road that leads to the quaint little village of Mindo, at an altitude of 1300 meters, go to observe the beautiful birds of Mindo in their natural habitat in the protected forest. Lunch is served at a restaurant of the area. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Butterfly Farm, housing 25 varieties of butterflies. Flight areas simulate the outside forest with water streams, mineral deposits, and a wide range of wild flowers.
Day 3: Adventure sports
After breakfast we can enjoy adventure sports such as tours on bicycle or horseback admireing the biodiversity of Mindo with its great variety of birds and plant life. Experience the emotion of rafting, surf, sea-kayaking. Return to Quito in the evening.
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