Transfer to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve from Quito: 3-hour drive

The drive itself becomes a tour of Ecuador's landscape

A private transfer from Quito to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve in the Choco-Andino Biosphere, with pickup from your hotel or a meeting point and a driver who knows the route and speaks English. The three-hour drive heads northwest through Ecuador's terrain, and your driver can show you tourist sites along the way if time allows. Return transport back to Quito is included.

The experience

Mashpi sits in the northwest of Quito, a three-hour drive through changing landscape. Your driver picks you up from your hotel or a meeting point you choose, then takes the direct route or (if you have time) stops at tourist sites that line the way. The driver speaks English and knows the route well enough to answer questions about what you're passing through. The vehicle is built for a long drive, with comfortable seating for the journey.

If your plans change and you need to go to Baños or Hacienda Zuleta instead, the operator will coordinate the transport to get you there. The return trip back to Quito is arranged when you book, so you're not left figuring out how to get back to the city.

What’s included

• A professional driver with private transportation.
• transfer from your Quito hotel or meeting point to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve.
• comfortable vehicle for the three-hour drive.
• return transport to Quito.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Galapagos My World

Is this one for you?Book this if you're driving from Quito to Mashpi and want a driver who knows the forest routes well enough to point out wildlife and stop at viewpoints along the way.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can the driver show me things on the way to Mashpi?

Yes. Your driver has knowledge of the route and can point out or stop at tourist sites along the way if you have time before reaching the reserve. The stops depend on your schedule and interests.

What if I need to go somewhere else instead of Mashpi?

The operator can arrange transport to Baños or Hacienda Zuleta, or another destination of your choice. Let them know when you book.

Does the driver speak English?

Yes. Your driver speaks English and is knowledgeable about Ecuador, so you can ask questions during the drive.

How does the return to Quito work?

The driver will pick you up from Mashpi and take you back to Quito. The return time is arranged when you book the transfer.