Ziplining in Mindo: 10 cables through cloud forest

Fly across the canopy on ten cables strung through the mist

Ziplining in Mindo sends you across 3,600 meters of cable suspended above the cloud forest on ten separate lines, with helmet, harness, gloves and a trained guide included. The flight is broken by short walks between cable stations where you move through the forest itself and watch for toucans, tangaras and orchids. Children from age 6 are welcome, and you can perform aerial tricks (bat, butterfly or superman) at no extra cost.

The experience

Mindo's cloud forest sits high enough that the canopy work happens inside the mist itself. The ten cables carry you across 3,600 meters total, each one rigged with double lines and petzel equipment so the setup holds two people at once: you and the guide managing your descent. Between cables, you walk short forest trails where the guide points out the birds and plants the canopy hides from ground level.

The gear stays on your whole time: helmet, harness, gloves and carabiners are fitted before you start, and the guide walks you through each cable before you clip in. Once you understand the setup, the motion is simple: clip, step off, let gravity and friction do the work, land on the platform, unclip, walk to the next one. The pace is steady rather than rushed, which is what lets families with kids from age 6 move through the whole circuit together. If you want to add a trick (hanging upside down as the bat, rolling sideways as the butterfly, or stretching out like the superman), the guide can coach you through it on any cable.

The activity runs from 9am to 4pm, so you can book whatever slot fits the rest of your day. Bring water and wear clothes you don't mind getting damp from the mist. The forest stays wet even when it is not actively raining.

What’s included

• Safety equipment (helmet, harness, gloves, carabiners).
• trained guide in English or Spanish.
• access to all ten cables and forest trails between stations.
• aerial trick instruction.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (9 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 8 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Birding Mindo Tours

Is this one for you?The 90 minutes includes both cable time and short forest walks, so it is steady movement rather than a sprint. Book this if you want to move through the canopy without long waits between cables and have time to spot wildlife on the ground.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 8 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the ziplining in Mindo actually take?

The activity itself runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, including the time to gear up, fly all ten cables and walk between the stations.

What birds and plants will I see while ziplining through Mindo?

Mindo's cloud forest is home to toucans, tangaras and orchids that live in the canopy. The guide points them out during the short walks between cable stations where you move through the forest itself.

Can my six-year-old do the zipline in Mindo?

Children are welcome from age 6. The pace between cables is steady and the guide stays with your group, so families can move through together.

What happens if I want to do a trick like the superman or bat?

Aerial tricks (bat, butterfly and superman positions) are available at no extra cost. The guide will teach you how to set up and execute them on any cable you choose.

Do I need to bring my own helmet and safety gear?

All safety equipment is included: helmet, harness, gloves and carabiners are fitted before you start, and the guide checks every connection before each cable.