Top Ecuador Walking Tours - page 9

Quito’s food is shaped by both the Andes and the coast, and this tour brings those influences together into a crash course in Ecuadorian cooking. Over 4 hours you'll move from the outer neighbourhoods into the historic centre, eating at the markets, street vendors and family-run eateries. With 14+ tastings, you’ll experience everything from plantain-based street snacks and fresh seafood to hearty soups, slow-cooked meats, and seasonal fruits, alongside traditional drinks and desserts. It’s not just about trying dishes, it's about understanding the history, ingredients and techniques in Ecuadorian cuisine. Markets are busy, informal, and central to how the city eats, and visiting them with a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide helps you navigate to the best spots. Join our daily small group food tour limited to just 8 guests for an authentic taste of the real Quito.

Quito’s historic center and dramatic landscapes offer incredible depth, but navigating them alone can be daunting. Explore the city with a local guide on a private walking tour designed around your interests. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you’d like to step inside a museum, your guide can tailor the visit—just let us know ahead of time. With advance contact to understand your preferences, this tour is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers seeking a deeper connection to Quito.

Discover the heart of Quito on this walking tour, designed to immerse you in the rich history and vibrant culture of Ecuador's capital. Your bilingual guide will take you through the city's most significant landmarks. Begin your journey at Independence Square, the political and historical heart of Quito. Visit the stunning Basilica del Voto Nacional, a marvel of Gothic architecture, and climb its towers for panoramic views of the city. Explore the San Agustin Church and its fascinating catacombs, and witness the changing of the presidential guard on Mondays. Along the way, savor the taste of local Ecuadorian chocolate and capture memorable photos of your adventure.

This 7-day experience combines the best of the Galapagos with premium comfort and flexibility. All the tours were specifically chosen to give the customers the best experience Galapagos has to offer such as North Seymour, which is one of the best land and dive sites. Designed for families, couples, and adventure seekers like divers, our tour offers close-up wildlife encounters, world-class snorkeling, guided hikes and customizable daily activities. Guests can enjoy top-tier accommodations at Aparthotel Galapagos & Beyond, complete with pool, hot tub, steam bath, snorkeling gear and bikes. We focus on personalized attention and genuine local expertise, ensuring you experience the Galapagos the way it's meant to be seen, natural, impressive and unforgettable.

It is one of the destinations of greater sightings of wild fauna, and added the management of conservation by the local settlers for its originality of making a trip to the wild Amazon of Ecuador, it is an adventure that you will not forget

We offer maritime transportation between island from Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island. This is the best way to do it.

The reserve is a refuge for many species of fauna, some of them threatened, such as the canclón, a water bird that lives in the lagoon of the same name, and the crocodile of the coast, which has already disappeared in other areas of the coast. Due to the diversity and great extension of aquatic environments that the reserve protects, in the year 1990 it was declared a Ramsar site, an international recognition for wetlands of great importance.

Cuenca offer an astounding variety of art, culturally rich traditions, monumental architectural gems and exceptional cuisine. A city crossed by four rivers and situated in an Andean valley in the South Ecuadorian mountain region, nature makes its home in the city center. The famous 10 de Agosto Market, is very famous in the city for being a place where it is very interesting to get to the market and walk through the aisles of the fruit and medicinal herbs vendors as well as the large number of local shops selling food also deciding on where to eat isn’t easy.

Rather than rushing through Quito to get to Galapagos or Cotopaxi, stay a while and soak up the capital’s unique charm on a private walking tour that you can tailor to your interests. Rather than following a standard itinerary, choose your own adventure among architecture, rooftop lookouts, or shaded courtyards, with a local guide leading the way so you don’t have to navigate.

Discover the rich Galapagos Islands fauna that lives above ground and underwater on a small-group day tour to Playa la Fe and Pinzon Island. This immersive tour includes both land tours and snorkeling opportunities to ensure you get a comprehensive, stress-free wilderness experience. During a hike on Pinzon Island, keep your eyes peeled for marine iguanas, turtles, and Galapagos hawks. Underwater wildlife sightings may include white-tip sharks, eagle rays, and sea lions.

This tour is for the more adventurous! It will be a complete jungle, river and waterfall experience from 9am to 6pm. You will explore caves, enjoy an exquisite meal and an incredible adventure walking to the Grand Canyon of ñachiyaku.

Ayangue Beach is located in Santa Elena Province, this beach is condidered as a pacific Pool due to the water calm down, in the snorkeling activity we will see sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigates. This tour is for relaxing so you will enjoy of the beach.

Nature Reserve Cerro Blanco is a 6,078-hectare private reserve of tropical dry forest on the ecuadorian coast, located in the chongón colonche mountain range at km 16 on the road to the coast. The largest lung and the best-preserved remaining extension of dry forest in guayaquil Biodiversity Our natural wealth lies in having more than 700 species of vascular plants; 20% are endemic to the tumbesian region in southwestern Ecuador. More than 54 species of mammals, 24 species of bats, and more than 240 species of birds have been recorded we are also home to 22 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians, and much biodiversity yet to be discovered and studied. The fauna has endemic representatives, some of which are globally threatened, such as the jaguar, saffron flyfish, grey-backed hawk, and the Guayaquil parrot, among others. We have differents roads with differents duration: Buena Vista Trail Canoa Trail Higueron Trail Howler Monkey Trail Half day and Full Day BirdWatching

Discover the majesty of Cotopaxi National Park on a full-day journey through pristine Andean landscapes. Travel along the panoramic Avenue of the Volcanoes, visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center, and learn about the geology, wildlife, and culture surrounding Cotopaxi. Enjoy a light hike to the José Ribas Refuge and walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon, where the volcano reflects beautifully in the water. This tour stands out for combining scenic views, gentle adventure, and authentic Andean nature.

Take a break from sightseeing to soak in the thermal waters of Zhagal Hot Springs on a hassle-free day trip that takes care of transport, lunch, and admission tickets so you don’t have to. You set the pace on this private tour, which lets you spend as long as you like in the cool and hot pools, and comes with the undivided attention of your guide.

We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador.

Discover even more Galapagos species on a full-day tour to North Seymour Island. Board your vessel in Santa Cruz and make your way to the island where you can observe red-breasted frigates, land iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Then, head to Las Bachas beach for free time to relax and snorkel, observing even more species like sea lions, sea turtles, and even flamingos.

Embark on a captivating 5 days 4 nights private tour through Ecuador's diverse landscapes. Departing from Quito, our journey begins with a visit to Cotopaxi National Park, offering the choice between a horseback ride or a hike to the "José Rivas" refuge. Next, marvel at the stunning turquoise waters of Quilotoa Lagoon before exploring the renowned Waterfall Route in Baños de Agua Santa. Dive into the lush Napo Rainforest for hiking and river excursions, then unwind at the therapeutic Papallacta Hot Springs. Finally, return to Quito, with the flexibility to coordinate the tour's endpoint according to your preferences. Experience the natural beauty of Ecuador in this unforgettable adventure.

Dive deep into Isabela Island's diverse flora and fauna on a small-group wetlands walking tour. This excursion is perfect for travelers seeking an intimate and immersive wildlife experience. Follow your local guide along scenic trails, spotting various animals, including curlews, flamingos, and the famed Galapagos tortoises. Along the way, you'll gain insights into the island's delicate ecology and the importance of its conservation efforts on this enriching adventure.

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the lush jungles of the Amazon on this 3-day small-group tour to Tena, Ecuador. Spend three days on jungle treks, river tubing, wildlife viewing, local community visits, and chocolate tastings. Enjoy included accommodation and all meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—making for a worry-free excursion with everything you need in your package.

Enjoy nature with this incredible full day in our tour, we will find, coffee plants, rice, around 50 tropical fruits, which you can taste and learn the processes of each, 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. Then we move Cerro Pereque Chico is one of the largest vanilla crops in the region, we will tour the vanilla greenhouses to learn about the process of cultivation, harvest, fermentation treatment and drying.

Mindo Elite Birding: 50+ Species & Iconic Sightings Don't just visit Mindo—witness its crown jewels. This 5-hour premium tour is a curated immersion designed for those who demand the best. We guarantee a high-reward experience for both pro-photographers and nature lovers. The Experience By visiting two exclusive reserves, we ensure sightings of the fiery Andean Cock-of-the-Rock and the Mountain Toucan. With over 50 species on our list, including Trogons and a "Hummingbird Paradise," you are guaranteed a world-class checklist. Why Choose Us? Expert Precision: Our pro-guides find what other miss. Elite Results: We bypass crowds for peaceful, perfect observation. Experience the magic of the cloud forest with the experts. Book now and leave Mindo 100% satisfied!

Explore in and around San Cristobal Island, just like Charles Darwin, on a 4-day small-group tour. Spend your time learning about the ecosystem of the Galapagos islands, the various endemic species, and admiring the scenery both above and below the water. This tour is capped at 12 travelers and includes all accommodation, most meals, and island activities.

This is one of the best experiences in the Andes Mountains and near of the Quito city. Take a time to breath the nature and discover the best of Ecuador. The wildlife is part of our Day trip. Flora and Fauna from the Andes, Condors, Andean bear, dears, decent of birds and the best landscape of Antisana Volcano. A great short hike close to La Mica Lake. Of course! tasting the local gastronomy of the area will be the plus of this beautiful experience. In addition, accompanied by our National Tour guide, will lead you in this great area.