Top Ecuador Day Trips - page 10

Add some adventure to your Ecuadorian vacation on a private bike tour from Cuenca. Comfortable transfer from your hotel takes you for a downhill bike ride along "El Camino Viejo" to the Yunguilla Valley. Starting from an elevation of 9,064 feet (2,760 meters), you’ll enjoy a 25-mile (40-km) ride through native forests, farms, and local communities. Go at your own pace and are free to pause at any time to take photos.

Embark on an adventure through Ecuador, visiting the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano and its national park. Explore Limpiopungo Lagoon and the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center to learn about the páramo and its lagoons. Meet Julián, a resident of the Andes, and discover his life alongside the guinea pig, considered a protector of energies. Then, visit the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve and the spectacular Toachi River Canyon. End in Quilotoa, where you can hike around the crater or descend to its emerald-green lagoon. A trip full of nature and culture. Don't miss it!

Experience the duality of Tortuga Bay, a paradisiacal white sand beach, with a private, organized excursion. Discover from "Playa Brava" to up-close encounters with majestic marine iguanas. Our expert guide will lead you to a viewpoint offering spectacular vistas before exploring the serene side of Tortuga Bay, with gentle waves and minimal currents. Traverse trails for sightings of endemic birds and a shark pool. Dive into crystal-clear waters for snorkeling, where encounters with sea turtles, rays and small sharks await. Ideal for those who wish to make the most of such a prestigious location and there is no better way to explore this site than with an experienced and knowledgeable underwater specialist, who will make sure you get the best snorkel experience. This calm beach at the same time is the pefect place to practise some snorkeling if you haven't done it before and as preparation for any snorkel trips by boat that you might participate in afterwards.

Discover the grandeur of Ecuador's Chimborazo Volcano on a day tour from Guayaquil. Ideal for nature enthusiasts with limited time, this excursion eliminates the need for overnight stays. Start with a picturesque transfer from your hotel to the first refuge, then embark on a challenging 650-foot (200-meter) ascent to the second refuge guided by an expert. Conclude with a satisfying lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to Balbanera before returning to Guayaquil.

Visit Bartolome Island and for a day of hiking and snorkeling with this small-group tour from Puerto Ayora. You'll take a hike up to the volcanic top of the island to take in great views of the surrounding area before continuing to Playa Dorada, known for its resident penguins. While at the beach, you'll get the chance to snorkel in the waters of Sullivan Bay before returning to Puerto Ayora.

The best tour in Quito city. Your feet in both hemispheres. The center of the earth where the sun appears naked. Place yourself an egg on the head of a nail. Lose pounds by standing on the equatorial line. Make a video about the Coriolis effect. Learn more about the Pre-Inca ethnic groups that inhabited these territories. Explore the Intiñan Museum. See the city from the clouds (check weather conditions). This tramway was built in 2005 by French engineers, giving the city a touch of technology and modernity. The cable car reaches a maximum height of 4,000 meters. Explore the Quito colonial architecture. The most praised colonial center in Americas. Visit La Plaza Grande, La Compañía de Jesús, Quito´s most prominent convent, La Ronda street. The beautiful colonial city of Quito is just a step away from your memories. Quito Unesco City.

This 3-stop tour carefully combines contemplation, discovery and relaxation. With the guidance of an ecologist specialized in conservation, you will discover the mysteries and importance of one of the most beautiful ecosystems, the Oyacachi moor. That will be the first stop, where we will enter the silence of the moor surrounded by mountains and lagoons. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the spectacled bear. Guango Lodge will be the next stop, full of life and birds, where we can observe toucans and hummingbirds. Finally, at the third stop you can relax in the most impressive hot springs in Ecuador and Latin America. Every minute of this trip has been carefully designed so that you can enjoy one of the best experiences of your life. Don't forget your swimsuit and a good jacket!

Ecuador is considered one of the most biodiversed countries on earth, in terms of orchids and birds the number of species is amazing,  there is approximately 4.000 different species of orchids and 150 species of hummingbirds, atmosphere during this tour is magical, surrounded by the cloud florest in Mindo you will see some of them.

Enjoy nature with this incredible full day tour where you can observe tropical and migratory birds sailing in a fishing canoe through the estuary, continuing with the hiking you must remain attentive to the howler monkeys and other species that inhabit the Pancho Diablo hill, the sounds they emit generate an echo that combines with nature. In the afternoon, you can taste an exquisite 3-course lunch, and then move on to the preparation of artisanal chocolate, where you will visit the chocolate workshop and you can decorate with dehydrated fruits to your liking. In our tour, we will find, coffee plants, vanilla, rice, around 50 tropical fruits, which you can taste and learn the processes of each one.

If you are looking to have an exciting, authentic and unforgettable rainforest adventure, the 360° Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador is perfect for you. You will be exposed to water fun, wildlife, indigenous culture and lots more in only one day with the most modern equipment and safety standards. Don´t miss out!

If you wish to visit this beautiful Sanctuary, remember it is closer from Ecuador. During all of this road We will have amazing ladscapes lobserving mountains and valleys. During our trip, We will see many people , they are part of many ethic and social groups. The landscapes will be changing between mountains , forest and farms. Many colors will be part of the mountains. When We cross the border with Colombia nobody will ask for our documentation doing this visit easier. Climates and microclimates will be another experience while We drive.

Do you have just one day in Quito, Ecuador but you don't want to miss The Cloud Forest, Nature, Birds and the best of Quito old Town? No worries! This tour is for you. We have packed these experiences in one day. You will learn a lot about the different ecosystems near Quito, Nature. Of course the Quito's history , The latitude 0°, Ecuador and more.

Discover the enchanting cloud forest of Mindo on this flexible private tour. Begin your day with a hike in the Mindo Nambillo Reserve, a transitional sub-tropical rain forest where diverse ecoregions meet. Cool off in the refreshing waters of the Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary and visit Alambi Reserve, renowned for hummingbirds. Enjoy optional activities like a canopy zipline, tubing, a butterfly farm, or a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory.

Take a break from the busy streets of Quito and spend a day immersed in Ecuador’s unique ecosystem on this wildlife excursion. Alongside a private guide, venture toward the Antisana Volcano, home to an ecological reserve where you can observe several species such as the Andean condor, spectacled bear, and the giant hummingbird. You also make a stop at the Mica Lagoon, where you search for aquatic species on a short hike.

Explore Isabela island on a thrilling day tour and discover its diverse natural wonders. Discover the Tintorera Islet, home to various marine life, including marine iguanas, sea turtles, sharks, and penguins. You’ll also visit the island’s wetlands, a habitat for flamingos, and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Arnaldo Tupiza.

We invite you to know the most beautiful beach in Ecuador!, Los Frailes! We will take our bicycles until we reach this heavenly place! (approximately 3 kilometers). After this we will walk along a natural path. The Agua Blanca community was the capital of the last indigenous of the Manteña culture of this southern area of ​​Manabí. Here we can enjoy an interesting museum that has archaeological pieces of the Manteña culture and we will enjoy a typical lunch of the Ecuadorian region. To end this beautiful day we will bathe in a pool that has medicinal properties, because it has sulphurous waters of volcanic origin. An incomparable journey!

Discover Ecuador’s top birdwatching destinations on this comfortable full day tour. Travel from the scenic high Andes, down through the lush subtropical forests of Mindo, and onward into the warm, humid tropical lowlands—experiencing Ecuador’s remarkable diversity in a single journey. This experience visits most famous birding hotspots: Alambi Hummingbird Sanctuary, Las Cotingas Bird Reserve, and the iconic Cock-of-the-Rock lek. Enjoy relaxed pacing, personalized service in the peaceful cloud forest of Mindo. Expert guidance, and easy walking routes, this tour offers an unforgettable birding. This stationary birdwatching Tour is ideal for photographers who want to capture the best images. To fully enjoy this birdwatching experience and capture the best moments, we recommend bringing your camera with a telephoto lens. Don't forget to pack extra batteries, memory cards, and your charger to ensure you're ready for every photographic opportunity.

Quito takes its role at the center of the world very seriously with an Old Town in the south of the city is also known as the Centro Historico or Colonial Quito. . In a compact area you will find many ornate churches, attractive streets full of fine examples of colonial houses and squares. Regarding Mitad del Mundo, which is the real center of the equator situated around 20km north of the capital, who wouldn't like to have a picture while standing with each leg on a different hemisphere?

We are specialized tour guides, we have also our private car to make all the tour, it is a new car. We also, have bike and skates for renta if you want to make the tour in another transport. We will adapt to your preferences, we have walking, biking and skating tours with all the equipment.

On our 1-day tour of El Cotopaxi, the largest active volcano in Ecuador and the world. We have the perfect mix between nature and adventure, combining 3 main activities: - Starting with the walk to the José Rivas shelter. - When we get down from the refuge we will go downhill by bicycle (optional but very fun activity) from the upper part of the volcano to the lower part of the park. - Finally, making a stop at Limpiopungo Lagoon, famous for reflecting the area's mountains in its crystalline waters. With its majestic snow-capped summit and imposing presence, it attracts mountaineers and nature lovers alike.

Embark on a journey down Ecuador’s “Avenue of the Volcanoes” during this full-day excursion from Quito. Join a small group and head towards the Quilotoa volcanic crater lake. Along the way, visit the small town of Machachi, see the local market at Pujili, and learn about native cultures in Tigua. Your tour culminates with a visit to Quilotoa where you can walk down to the bottom of the crater.

Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.

Visit the idyllic mountain village of Papallacta and spend the enjoying a number of customizable activities. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Andes Mountains on a hike, visit the Bird Reserve relax on the 3,000-meter high natural hot springs, sit down to a local Ecuadorian lunch, or stop at the highest rose plantation in the world, the choice is yours.

Explore the capital of Ecuador and visit the “Middle of the World” on a private tour of Quito. Roam the streets of the old city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history of the old Spanish colony. Then head to the Equator Museum to see the “middle of the world” and conclude the day with a ride on Quito’s cable car.