Top Things to Do in Ecuador

Step into ecuador’s mindo cloud forest on a private day trip from quito—spot hummingbirds, cross the forest by cable car, hike to waterfalls, and enjoy lunch in town....

Stand on the equator, try quirky science tricks at intiñan solar museum, and ride quito’s cable car for city and volcano views. private tour with pickup included....

Feel the chill air at cotopaxi, walk limpiopungo’s edge, and hike to josé rivas refuge with a bilingual guide. includes all entrances and transport from quito....

Feel the chill of cotopaxi, stare into quilotoa’s turquoise crater, and swing above baños on this 2-day trip from quito with all transport and fees included....

Feel the rush in baños with canyoning at cashaurco—jump, zipline, abseil, and swim. includes all gear, certified guides, lunch, and private transport....

Stand with one foot in each hemisphere, try agave spirits, and learn quirky equator science on this quito half-day tour. includes museum entries and local guide....

Wake up early for otavalo’s market, meet local artisans, shop leather in cotacachi, and pause at san pablo lake—all with private transport and a guide from quito....

Feel the altitude on quito’s teleferico, wander historic old town streets, and cross the equator at intiñan museum—all with private pickup and a certified guide....

Feel quito’s old town come alive at night with a guided walk, time to explore cafés and chocolate shops, plus city views—all with easy double-decker bus pickup....

Feel the amazon in cuyabeno—canoe rides, wildlife hikes, shaman visit, and lodge stay with local guides. includes rain gear, hot drinks, and all transfers....

Step into limoncocha’s wild side with a night firefly sanctuary, black alligator spotting, city stops at aguarico river bridge, and dinner included. book with local guides....

Wake up in guayaquil and trek through collanes valley to laguna amarilla with a bilingual guide, camping overnight at altar volcano. includes transport & meals....

Wake up to bird calls in yunguilla, spot rare species with a local guide, and sip fresh juice in the cloud forest. includes pickup, binoculars, and lunch....

Explore otavalo’s vibrant market, meet kichwa artisans, and walk to peguche waterfall on a private day trip from quito with local guide and transport included....

Ride through cotopaxi’s wild highlands on horseback, trek limpiopungo lagoon, and share lunch with local guides. private pickup from quito included....

Explore guayaquil’s mangroves by boat, spot wild dolphins and birds, meet local fishermen, and enjoy a fresh ecuadorian seafood lunch. includes hotel pickup....

Explore ecuador’s bucay cloud forest, hike to three waterfalls, visit a traditional trapiche, and enjoy local lunch. includes private transport and hotel pickup....

Relax in papallacta’s thermal pools, explore andean trails, and enjoy a full day escape from quito with a bilingual local guide and included spa entrance....

Snorkel at kicker rock near san cristobal, spot sea lions & turtles, relax on secluded beaches, and enjoy lunch onboard—all with a certified galapagos guide....

Hike sierra negra volcano from isabela island with a local guide, box lunch, and transport included. walk inside the crater, feel volcanic heat, and enjoy galápagos views....