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Baños Day Trip from Quito: Casa del Árbol Swing & Devil’s Cauldron★ 4.95 (749) · 14h
Top ratedCotopaxi: Horseback Ride & Hike Day Trip, Non-Touristy Route★ 4.97 · from US$ 130
Best valueMindo Cloud Forest Day Tour from Quito: Hummingbirds & Cable Car★ 4.86 · from US$ 129Recommended (7)
Otavalo Market & Peguche Falls Day Trip from Quito with Local Music★ 4.82 (443) · 12hUS$ 69View ›
Quito Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Dropoff★ 4.77 (277) · 45m–1hUS$ 21View ›
Quito: Private Day Tour, Middle of the World & Cable Car★ 4.99 (259) · 6hUS$ 89View ›
Quito: Teleférico & Mitad del Mundo with Intiñan Museum★ 4.68 (250) · 8hUS$ 159View ›
Cotopaxi: Hike to Refuge & Volcano Bike Descent with Lunch★ 4.85 (234) · 9hUS$ 80View ›
Mindo Cloud Forest: Chocolate, Coffee & Birdwatching Tour★ 4.69 (230) · 5h–10hUS$ 90View ›
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes: Day Trip from Quito★ 4.92 (220) · 9h–10hUS$ 240View ›Top rated (10)
Quito Old Town: Walking Tour with Church History & Local Food TastingsYou walk through Quito's colonial center visiting four major churches — the golden Jesuit baroque, the oldest church with South America's first brewery underneath, the Gothic Basilica, and the Independence Plaza where the city's history is written in the buildings around you. Local food tastings are included, and if you visit Monday through Friday, you climb to the roof of Ecuador's first university for a view that ties the whole morning together.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Quito's colonial architecture and history through the buildings themselves, not just walk past them — the churches are the story, and the food tastings ground it in the city's everyday life. The walk covers cobblestones and involves climbing, so plan for steady legs and comfortable shoes.
Mindo Cloud Forest: Birdwatching, Waterfalls & Butterfly FarmYou drive from Quito into the cloud forest, feed hummingbirds by hand at San Tadeo, walk through a working butterfly farm, hike to Nambillo Waterfalls through the mist, and taste artisanal chocolate in Mindo town. Lunch, all entry fees, an air-conditioned vehicle and a national guide are included. The full day runs from 8am to around 5pm, and it's built to work for any fitness level.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the cloud forest, feed hummingbirds, and hike to a waterfall without arranging transport, guides, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule gets you through five stops and back to Quito in a single day.
Quito: Colonial Old Town, Teleferico & Equator Line Full DayYou walk Quito's colonial core—Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, the gold-filled Compañía church, San Francisco—then ride the Teleferico cable car to 4,050 meters for panoramic views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. In the afternoon, you visit the Intiñan Solar Museum at the equator line for interactive demonstrations and photos straddling two hemispheres. Private transport, a guide, and water are included throughout the full day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Quito's colonial heart, ride the cable car, and stand on the equator—all in one day without arranging separate transport or tickets between stops. The private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, so you focus on the sights.
Quito: Full City Tour with Cable Car, Equator Line & All AdmissionsYou’ll climb basilica towers for city views, ride the Teleferico cable car up above Quito, stand on both hemispheres at Intiñan Solar Museum, wander centuries-old plazas with your local guide—and maybe taste real Ecuadorian chocolate along the way. Expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Cotopaxi Volcano Trek from Quito: Glacier & Limpiopungo LakeYou hike from 4,600m to a glacier at 5,000m on Cotopaxi, then bike down to Limpiopungo Lagoon for lunch. Transport, guide, and a traditional meal are included. The day starts at 7:30am and returns you to Quito by late afternoon. Bring warm layers and waterproof gear — altitude and weather change fast.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach high altitude and see Cotopaxi's glacier without arranging transport, park permits, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included guide handle all three, leaving you to focus on the climb and the views.
Cotopaxi Volcano: Horseback Ride & Hike to José Ribas RefugeYou ride horses through highland grassland for 1.5 hours, then hike to a high-altitude refuge with views of the Andes, all guided by someone who knows the mountain. Lunch and entry fees are covered, and if the main hike feels too steep, you can choose the lagoon loop instead. Hotel pickup and return keep the logistics simple.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the Andes up close and doesn't mind a full, active day — the horseback section handles the beginner riders, the hike has a gentler alternative if you need it, and the guide paces the whole thing so you're not scrambling.
Quito: Equator Line & Teleférico Private Tour with PickupYou’ll walk right along the equator line near Quito, try your luck balancing an egg at Intiñan Solar Museum, then ride up into cool mountain air on Quito’s Teleférico cable car with a local guide. Expect laughs, odd science tricks, sweeping volcano views — plus hotel pickup and private transport so you can just enjoy being here.
Quito Street Food Tour: Local Bites, Flea Market & ChocolateYou’ll wander Quito’s real streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stall. Taste hot empanadas, exotic fruits, seafood bites, and finish with Ecuadorian chocolate and cocktails. Expect laughter, new flavors, and glimpses into everyday life most travelers miss.
Quito: Private Colonial City Tour, Cable Car & Equator LineYou’ll start by wandering through Quito’s colonial heart—gargoyles on cathedrals, gold-leaf churches, plazas buzzing with life—before riding the Teleférico cable car high above the city. Stand at Mitad del Mundo with one foot in each hemisphere and try quirky experiments at Intiñan Museum. This private city tour includes pickup, local guide, flexible stops and time for surprises along the way.
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito: Hike to 4,864m RefugeYou get picked up in Quito before dawn, driven to Cotopaxi National Park, guided through a two-hour trek to the 4,864m refuge with views of the snow-covered cone, then taken to Limpiopungo Lagoon for lunch and bird-watching. Transport, meals, and a guide who knows the altitude and the terrain are all included, so you don't arrange logistics yourself — you just show up ready to walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Ecuador's most visited volcano without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing — the fixed schedule gets you to altitude and back to Quito in a single day, and the guide handles the logistics so you focus on the walk.
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Quito Old Town: Small Group Cacao & Chocolate Tasting WalkYou’ll walk Quito’s Old Town with a small group and local guide, weaving through plazas and churches while hearing stories you’d never find online. Taste traditional candies and real Ecuadorian chocolate along the way — plus there’s time for questions or just people-watching on Independence Plaza. This tour leaves you with more than photos; it sticks with you long after.
Quito Night Tour: Old Town & Plaza Grande with Free TimeYou board a double-decker bus at 7pm and travel through Quito's illuminated Old Town, then spend 90 minutes on a guided walk through Plaza Grande and the Street of the Seven Crosses with your bilingual guide. After the walking tour ends, the time is yours to explore cafés, chocolate shops, and local restaurants at your own pace before returning to your pickup point.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Quito's historic center at night without arranging your own transport or navigating unfamiliar streets after dark—the guide handles the route and timing, leaving you free to linger over dinner or a drink once the walking part ends.
Quito Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Downtown DeliveryYou land, collect your bag, and find your driver waiting with your name on a sign. They handle the 50-minute drive to downtown Quito in a private, air-conditioned vehicle while you relax. Flight arrivals are tracked, so delays don't leave you stranded, and the bilingual driver can answer questions about the city along the way. The price is locked in before you book.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving alone or in a small group who want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at a fixed price. The 50-minute drive is part of the service — it's how you get from the airport to your hotel without arranging transport yourself.
Quito Old Town: Food & Culture Walking Tour with ChocolateYou’ll stroll Quito’s historic center with a local guide, tasting Ecuadorian chocolate and fresh empanadas along cobbled streets. Explore iconic churches like La Compañía de Jesús and San Francisco Church, soak up lively plazas, and share laughs over food stories. This walk leaves you feeling like you’ve seen more than just buildings—you’ve felt the city breathe.
Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip from Quito with Waterfall & ButterfliesYou’ll walk through misty trails in Mindo Cloud Forest, watch butterflies flutter at Mariposas de Mindo, and ride a tarabita over treetops before reaching Nambillo waterfall (yes, you can jump in). With a local guide handling everything from hotel pickup to stories along the way, you’ll end up feeling both tired and oddly calm.
Quilotoa Day Trip from Quito: Lagoon Hike & Tigua Art StopYou’ll ride out from Quito before dawn toward Quilotoa’s surreal lagoon, hike down into its volcanic crater with a local guide, share lunch overlooking those wild blues and greens, then meet Tigua artists whose work tells stories older than the road itself. There’s something about that first glimpse of water that stays with you long after you’re back in your hotel bed.
Private Quito City Tour: Panecillo Hill, Churches & La RondaYou’ll see Quito from above at Panecillo Hill, walk through centuries-old plazas and churches, taste local chocolate on La Ronda, and get real stories from a local guide. This private tour gives you both the big sights and those little moments you’d miss on your own.
Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito & Limpiopungo LagoonYou get picked up from your Quito hotel and driven into Cotopaxi National Park to hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, climb to Padre Rivas Refuge at 4,830 meters, and see the active volcano's cone and glacier. Park entry, a certified English-speaking guide, lunch, and return transport are all included. Minimum two people per booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ecuador's most recognizable volcano and a glacial lagoon without arranging transport, park fees, or a guide yourself — the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you show up and climb, nothing else to plan.
Quito: Private Historic Center, Cable Car & Equator TourYou’ll ride Quito’s cable car for sweeping views, straddle two hemispheres at the equator line, wander through centuries-old plazas with your local guide, and end with a chocolate tasting that lingers long after you leave. Expect laughter, history, and small surprises—this day really stays with you.
Quito: Old Town, Teleférico & Equator Private Day TripYou’ll stroll through Quito’s historic center with a local guide who brings legends to life, ride high above the city on the Teleférico cable car for sweeping Andean views, and stand right on the equator line at Intiñan Solar Museum. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and moments where you just pause to take it all in.
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