Top Ecuador Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 3

Journey to the beautiful Quilotoa volcano, driving through stunning mountain scenery and stopping to visit local Andean communities, during this day trip from Quito. Travel along the spectacular ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ passing beneath its towering peaks, eventually stopping at a village of an indigenous community, to explore a local home and learn about their daily life. Finish your day with a trip to the lagoon inside Quilotoa volcano. This day trip includes a guide, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport, and lunch.

Cajas National Park, with its 200 glacial lakes and numerous hiking trails, is easily one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador. With this tour, travelers with limited time in Cuenca can still spend a few hours exploring the Andean highlands with two guided hikes through two different forest ecosystems.

The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.

Ecuador’s Cotopaxi National Park is a unique area with a diverse ecosystem of fauna and flora. Join this full-day tour from Quito to explore the area around the active volcano and learn about the natural history of the region. You also visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon where you enjoy beautiful views of the volcano and surrounding areas.

Spend time at the UNESCO-listed Cajas National Park on a small-group tour from Cuenca. With a guide by your side, all you have to do is enjoy the adventure on a hike that offers spectacular views as well as a look at the Andean flora and fauna.

This private full-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador was designed with hikers in mind. Explore trails through primary cloud forest, then continue to Cajas National Park to explore the high altitude paramo landscape and watershed within this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A well-earned lunch of trout from local fish farms is included.

Venture out of the city to experience some of Ecuador's outstanding biodiversity. Along the way, stop off at the middle of the world to tour the Intiñan Museum and learn some fascinating tidbits about being on the Equator. Proceed to a hummingbird sanctuary and orchid reserve to take in the surrounding Andean landscape while hiking through a cloud forest.

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.

Literally, get off the beaten path on a private hiking tour in Cajas National Park. After a hassle-free transfer from your Cuenca accommodation, your guide will lead you on a light trek through a secluded valley. Have your camera ready for postcard-worthy views of Lake Llaviucu, an abandoned German brewery, and wild horses and alpacas.

Save tired legs when exploring the vast outdoor landscape of Banos by opting for a small-group horseback riding adventure. This quicker and easier mode of transport lets you navigate uphill tracks and access some of the area’s most stunning natural attractions. Along the way, see iconic sites such as Casa del Arbol (entrance fee not included) and the majestic Tungurahua volcano.

1. Rafting (Pastaza River Level III –IV) 2. Canopy (1300 meters round trip) 3. Canyonig (Chamana Waterfall) 9:00 AM - RAFTING (Includes a Lunch and Photos and videos) Our motto is to provide a safe and fun tour This unique river (28 kilometers long) is listed as one of the best rivers in the world for rafting, offering all who visit it an experience of adventure and contemplation of nature. 2:30 p.m. - CANOPY The zip line, also called canopy, is an adventure sport that consists of sliding down a steel cable from one point to another at a lower height. 300 meters above a beautiful waterfall called EL MANTO DEL NOVIA 3:30 p.m. - CANYONING We descend 4 waterfalls with the last largest waterfall in Baños the Cascada del Silencio with a height of 50 meters. www.explorjunglec.com

Experience the unbeatable beauty of Cajas National Park your way on a private day tour from Cuenca. The start time and duration of the excursion are entirely up to you. Whatever you decide, relax in convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel. The park offers a variety of picturesque trails to suit every experience level. In between your two Andean treks, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo during this full-day trip from Quito. This unique ecological area is known for having one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on earth, including numerous exotic species of birds. During your excursion, stop by the Hummingbird Garden and walk into the forest to admire the beauty of this natural reserve before proceeding to Mindo. Choose from among a range of optional activities (at your own expense), including a visit to a chocolate factory, an orchid garden tour, ziplining, a bird-watching trip with a local expert, and much more.

Travel along a portion of Ecuador's Inca Trail on this all-day guided tour from Cuenca. Hike six miles (10 kilometers) of the famous trail, taking in the beautiful mountain scenery and the stunning paving stones. After the hike, visit the Ingapirca archeological site, which includes the Temple of the Sun that was used for ritual and astronomical purposes.

Spend the day exploring Ecuador's stunning landscapes on this full-day tour of Antisana Volcano. Located some 18,800 feet (5753 m) above sea level, this incredible destination is known for its biodiversity. Learn about indigenous plants and animals from your local guide as you tour the national park, which is full of colorful indigenous animals.

- Visit the Middle of the world and learn about the latitude 0,00,00 - Explore the stunning Cloud Forest with a professional guide. - Capture with your camera the most beautiful hummingbird of the área with the feeders facilites. - Walk into the forest looking for tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers and more. - Visit the Andean Cock of the Rock lek to watch the amazing display.

Weary travelers seeking a nature escape from the hustle and bustle of Quito should look no further than Mindo. Well off the gringo trail, Mindo is just a two-hour drive from the city and is the perfect place to get in touch with nature. The area is known for its abundance of birds, plants, and butterflies, and also for its cocoa industry - so, on this tour, you can combine natural beauty with learning how to make chocolate. Getting to Mindo independently can be a hassle though, so having a guide join you makes this tour a straightforward option.

Enjoy a day of wildlife and relaxation on a private tour to Papallacta. After hotel pickup, head to the Papallacta Pass where you’re treated to spectacular views of Antisana Volcano and may see an Andean condor. Follow your guide through the cloud forest at Guango Reserve, a bird-lover’s paradise. Have lunch at the Papallacta Hot Spring Complex, then take free time to soak in the natural waters.

The Equator line and the Pululahua Crater are two of the most visited attractions around Quito. This private half-day tour combines both, with a visit to the Intiñan Equator Museum, followed by a scenic tour of Pululahua. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito's Urban Zone is included.

Spend a day amongst the waterfalls and wildlife of Ecuador on a full-day private tour to a coastal cloud forest. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Guayaquil hotel offers spectacular views of the Bucay Mountains. Follow your guide through the cloud forest trails to three different waterfalls and swim beneath each. Afterwards, learn how to operate a sugar cane press and enjoy a traditional lunch before your return to the city.

Enjoy this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace, the largest Indigenous market in Latin America. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavors. See, too, the famous equator monument and stop in Peguche to visit a waterfall and a local family to learn about local music.

Go where cars can’t on a horseback riding experience in Baños. Rather than sticking to the beaten path, you’ll go off-road into the countryside and see parts of the area that most first-time visitors miss. Plus, a small group limited to only 10 other travelers ensures you enjoy personalized attention.

Get up close and personal with marine iguanas, sea lions, and hawks on a day trip to Santa Fe Island from Santa Cruz. Included hotel pickup ensures a smooth start. Once aboard the yacht, you’ll set off for Santa Fe Island. In addition to wildlife sightings, you’ll have time to enjoy Playa Escondida. The day tour also includes a filling lunch with a vegetarian option available.

Cerro Blanco is a birdwatcher's paradise home to more than 200 bird species, many of which live nowhere else on Earth. Rise and shine on this roundtrip door-to-door tour from your Guayaquil hotel, arriving at Cerro Blanco visitors center in time for the morning chorus. Your naturalist guide will lead you around the lower mountain paths, helping spot and identify the flora and fauna you'll see and hear along the way.