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Cover historic Quito and nearby Mitad del Mundo in one day on foot and by car. Visit Quito's Basilica, one of the largest neo-Gothic churches in the Americas, Independence Square, gold-covered La Compañia Church, San Francisco Square, and the historic architecture, cafes, and shops of cobblestoned La Ronda Street. Drive up Panecillo Hill to see the 18th-century sculpture of the Virgin of Quito, then continue to the geographic center of the world at Mitad del Mundo.
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The Best of Quito: Private Old Town & Equator Line Tour
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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.
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Quito Half-Day Tour: Equator Line and Pululahua Crater, All Entrances Included
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Discover Quito’s vibrant history with this private tour of Quito through the heart of the city's Old District. Explore breathtaking landmarks like the San Francisco and La Compañía churches, the grand Basilica, Independence Plaza, and the government palace, all while uncovering the stories that shaped this UNESCO-listed treasure. Enjoy stunning views from Panecillo Hill and seamless round-trip hotel transportation for a truly immersive experience.
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Private Quito City Tour with Panecillo´s Hill, and main churches
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This itinerary is an exceptional combination because it manages to bring together history, adventure, science and nature in one day, allowing you to experience the diversity of Ecuador without getting too far away from Quito. You will start at the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, one of the few inhabited volcanoes in the world. The stop at Cascada El Rayo adds the perfect dose of adrenaline. It’s not just watching water fall; it’s a short hiking tour but ideal for enjoying nature and the pure air of the Andean Choco. The Alambi Reserve is a bird lovers’ paradise. It is famous worldwide for the ease with which hummingbirds of all colors can be observed at very close range. The “vibe” here is one of absolute peace; it is the perfect time to relax and marvel at the country’s biodiversity. Ending this magnificent day in Half the World gives the perfect cultural and scientific closure to the tour. It's the opportunity to set foot in each hemisphere at the same time.
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Private Tour from Quito: Hummingbirds, Waterfalls and Half the World
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Embark on a unique two-day adventure from Quito through the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, featuring the iconic Devil’s Nose Train and the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano. This private tour takes you along the legendary Avenue of the Volcanoes, where snow-capped peaks like Cotopaxi and Chimborazo rise above lush green valleys. Experience one of Ecuador’s most famous railway journeys — the Devil’s Nose Train ride. Departing from the charming town of Alausí, this scenic 2-hour ride descends the dramatic slopes of the Devil’s Nose Ecuador, an engineering marvel known for its zigzag tracks and breathtaking views. If you're short on time but want to explore the best of the highlands, this two-day itinerary offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural charm, and iconic landmarks — all in a personalized, private experience.
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Cotopaxi Volcano & Devil’s Nose Train: 2-Day Private Tour
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Straddle two different hemispheres during this half-day visit to the equator at Ecuador’s famous ‘Mitad del Mundo.' Try out some unique physics experiments demonstrating the influence of the earth’s poles at the Intiñan Museum. This private tour includes a guide, Intiñan Museum entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport from Quito's city center.
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Private Tour: Middle of the World & Pululahua Crater. All entrances included!
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Explore the artisan towns of Cotacachi and Otavalo on this 8-hour private day trip from Quito. Travel in a private vehicle via the Pan-American highway, stopping at various lookout points and attractions along the way. Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide and a flexible itinerary. Pickup and drop-off at your Quito hotel included.
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Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito
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You are going to participate in the most complete tour of Quito, we will walk through the largest and best-kept cultural heritage of humanity in America, We will visit churches covered in gold, another with very high towers and another with elements of rebellion, You will taste traditional Quito sweets and liquors, You will taste the best chocolate in Ecuador made with the best cocoa in the world in various flavors We will finish in an ice cream parlor with very curious flavors.
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Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town
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Two spectacular excursions in one day...... This full-day outing allows you to discover two fascinating places in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Cotopaxi volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, and the stunning lagoon of the Quilotoa volcano, which with its turquoise waters gives us a breathtaking view of the Andes.
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Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon Full Day Tour
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What makes this tour unique is its flexibility and personal touch. Unlike group tours, this private experience allows you to explore Quito at your own pace, focusing on the sites that interest you most. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Andes, walk through the charming colonial streets of the Historic Center, and visit the famous Middle of the World Monument—all with the comfort of a private vehicle and a knowledgeable bilingual guide. Our goal is not just to show you Quito, but to make you feel connected to its history, culture, and people.
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Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo – Private Full Day
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Spend the day exploring the stunning natural landscapes of Ecuador on this full-day Quilotoa Lake hiking tour from Quito. Your expert guide will lead you through tropical forests to one of the area's most beautiful lagoons. Make stops at a quiet village and local markets as part of this incredible day away from the city.
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Full-Day Quilotoa Lake Hiking Tour from Quito
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We invite you to discover and marvel at the colors, flavors and aromas in one of our traditional markets in Quito, in addition to venturing to 4100 meters in the Quito cable car, learn about the life of one of the most famous painters in Ecuador and Latin America and Finally, finish with a tasting of one of the emblematic Ecuadorian products such as fine aroma cocoa.
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Private Tour in Quito with market, cable car, Guayasamín museum and chocolate tasting
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Take a trip to the Otavalo Market and other destinations on a full-day customizable tour from Quito. In addition to the famous market, you can visit Cotacachi, the Peguche Waterfalls, a condor reserve, and many other attractions. Choose what interests you and your private guide will take you there. Whatever you decide, travel by private transportation, which enables you to comfortably cover more locations during your limited time.
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Tour to Otavalo Cotacachi Cuicocha Peguche
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Combine a city tour of downtown Quito with a ride on the teleférico during this 6-hour experience. Get panoramic views of the area around Quito from the cable car and learn about the city's history through visits to the historic center's squares, churches, and significant buildings. Round-trip transportation from select Quito hotels included.
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Private Quito Old District Tour & Teleferico including entrances
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Explore Quito without breaking a sweat on this half-day e-bike tour. Join a small group and pedal through both the colonial and modern parts of the city, exploring hidden gems and diverse neighborhoods. Climb atop quality, German-made electric bikes for a smooth ride through the city while listening to fascinating insights from your expert guide. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels.
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Ebike Quito City around Quito
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- 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.
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Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo
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Skip the standard route and discover the Otavalo region on a private full-day tour of the Rose Plantation, Equator Line, and Otavalo market. Stand on the equator at Quitsato Sundial, tour a working rose plantation, and shop for handmade crafts at one of South America’s largest Indigenous markets. Visit Cotacachi for its renowned leather goods and explore Cuicocha, a stunning crater lake nestled within an active volcano.
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Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and discover Ecuadorian culture on this day trip to Otavalo. With a private guide, head to the colorful Otavalo Market where you can shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts. Then, visit Mojanda Lake for a walk before enjoying more shopping at a leather crafts market in Cotacachi and woven goods at a local workshop.
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Otavalo Adventure: Discover Kichwa Culture, Lakes & Crafts
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We will go to the Old Town which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO because Quito has the biggest Old Town in the World and keep artistic treasures and architectonic jewels. If you visit the Middle of the World you will be at the imaginary line that divides the continent into the North and South Hemispheres. The Inti Ñan museum is a place where we can do experiments to test that we are on the Equatorial Line. On the Cable or "Teleférico" we have the main scenic overlook viewpoint of Quito.
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Quito City Tour - Middle of the World and Teleférico (Cable Car)
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Expand your exploration of Ecuador with this private and customizable full-day tour from Quito with options including bargain hunting at the famous Otavalo Market, touring one of Ecuador's rose plantations, an artisan workshop, a visit to a bird sanctuary, photo opportunities on the shores of the largest lake in Ecuador, volcano views, a waterfall hike, the chance to taste a beloved regional pastry, and more.
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Otavalo Market, Art and Music with Middle of the World (Sundial)
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Enjoy the most captivating place in the country, full of secrets, landscapes and adventures. You can learn about volcanoes, hummingbirds, plants, indigenous tribes, smells, local food like "cuy" (guinea pig), if this is to much, its included an "empanada chilena" or "helado de paila" (handmade ice cream). First at all we are going to admire a unique volcano crater in the world with people living inside. Next we have a temple in honor of the sun where we can feel energies coming from quarts, we can smell new fragances that balance our chakras. After lunch we head to a ceremony center to share with a preincan tribe and perform a " limpia"(energy bath), there we refresh with a cactus beverage. After all you can decide to hike(30 min) the oldest monument at the equator(00°00'03”), its a sacred hill where the sun had a totem pole, (please bring nice boots). This tour its for conscious people who enjoys nature and culture; unique at the market.
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Middle of the world, Volcano view with Indigenous Rituals
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Experience a private 3-in-1 experience that combines nature, culture and local flavors in one day. Escape the busy streets of Quito with hotel transfers included and enter the lush Mindo Cloud Forest, famous for its biodiversity. Marvel at waterfalls, butterflies and exotic birds, and complement the experience with a visit to a chocolate factory, where you will know the artisan process of one of the most representative products in Ecuador. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy a carefree day, designed to explore at your own pace with an expert guide. • Private 3-in-1 Tour from Quito • Visit to Mindo Cloud Forest • Waterfall, butterfly and bird watching • Use of birdwatching equipment included • Visit to artisan chocolate factory • Personalized attention from a private guide • Comfortable transportation with pick-up and drop-off
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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birds, Chocolate, Nature
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Put one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and another in the Southern Hemisphere on a day trip to the Middle of the World monument from Quito. This convenient transfer service saves you the hassle of navigating Quito’s bustling public transport and leaves you free to explore the equator independently.
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Private middle of the world monument tour + Pululahua volcano
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Escape to the serene Papallacta rejuvenating thermal springs, nestled between the Cayambe-Coca and Antisana National Parks, for a private day of relaxation and natural beauty. Departing from Quito with hotel pickup, enjoy breathtaking Andean scenery before soaking in the mineral-rich thermal pools, known for their therapeutic benefits like muscle relaxation, stress relief, and improved circulation. Surrounded by lush landscapes and volcanic history, this retreat is the perfect way to rejuvenate your body and mind.
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Papallacta Hot Springs: Relax in Ecuador’s Andes Mountain Range
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