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Jogita_D, Aug 2026
Great guides and great excursion
I had Alva as my guide and Marie as the driver (she also accompanied us on the hike portion of the excursion). Both were super lovely and friendly!
I really enjoyed the horse riding, the weather was perfect for it and they even supply ponchos so you don't feel the cold or wind as much. The horses were well behaved and it was my favourite part.
The hike was challenging because of the altitude but so worth it once you get to the top. Alva was really supportive in encouraging everyone throughout the hike. We enjoyed some hot chocolate before coming back down.
Overall, really great excursion and I'd definitely recommend if you're looking to see the sights a bit differently!
Teri_Z, Aug 2026
An excellent day out with Hugo
Hugo collected us from our hotel and took us on a wonderful tour to see some hummingbirds and the mindo cloud forest. He was very knowledgable about the city and Ecuador and was able to keep us entertained with lots of interesting facts and stories on the drive. We had a little time left over after the cloud forest so Hugo gave us some options of what we could do with the time. We chose to go to a butterfly farm and had an excellent time.
Hugo was a brilliant guide - we felt like we were in safe, knowledgable hands.
paresan, Aug 2026
Just one of those best of days!
This experience was pretty awesome! Pamela was such a great guide, very knowledgeable, bubbly, accommodating!
Had a great day! Great group of people in the tour as well! I couldn’t have asked for a better day and company to go with and get to visit and to hike Quilotoa Lagoon
Andrew_P, Aug 2026
Private City Tour of Quito, Teleférico, and the Middle of the World
Este tour fue lo mejor de mi viaje en Ecuador. Mi guía David fue espectacular - él sabe mucho de la ciudad por supuesto además él es muy amable. Él tuvo repuestas a toda de mis preguntas sobre la ciudad, la historia, y la cultura. Gracias a él, este tour era una experiencia inolvidable durante mi tiempo en Ecuador!
This was one of the best experiences I had while in Ecuador. My tour guide, David, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He had respondes to all my questions regarding the city, its history, and the culture! Thanks to him, this tour was an unforgettable experience during my time in Ecuador. I also appreciated that he is bilingual - I was able to have the whole tour in Spanish, but for the few words that I didn’t understand, he could explain it perfectly in English.
david_k, Aug 2026
Amazing day with Daniel
We spent the day with Daniel and our driver Ricardo routing around Quito with stops at cable car, Basilica, and the equador. They even pickup and drop off at our hotel by the airport as an extra peek! Daniel was an excellent guide and shared many details about Equador history and architecture. He truly loves guiding and answering questions. His knowledge of the city seemed endless. His English was also very clear .. Even people in the back could hear him . I would highly recommend this tour!!
Jonathan_W, Aug 2026
Great guide, great experience.
Wonderful to see and learn about Cotopaxi Volcano. Our tour guide Javier was phenomenal, he would slow down the bar to point out different birds or deer along the drive. We stopped to take pictures wherever we wanted. He was knowledgeable about the plants.
The hike was doable and Javier made sure we were all feeling ok.
We stopped for a late lunch on the way back to Quito.
Larry_G, Jul 2026
Great views!
Very good tour and well worth the price. We started with the 1:00 pm bus, and probably would have preferred an earlier start. We only got off at the Mercado, the Basilica, and Panecillo. We spent much more time at the Basilica than we had expected. It was awesome! Make sure you go around to the front and take the tour up the towers. Spectacular views! On the ride up to Panecillo sit on the left side of the bus and you'll get great views.
cameron_k, Jul 2026
An unmissable experience.
A really great day out, Fernando was a superb host. The hike to the base camp is amazing but go prepared. It's cold, really cold, so warm hat, gloves and lots of warm layers are needed. I don't know whether it's mentioned in the itinerary but, if it isn't, it really should be!
Danea_A, Jul 2026
Excellent one day tour from Quito to Cloud Forrest
We were picked up at our hotel in Quito. We stopped at the Middle of the World monument on our way to Mindo. We had lunch in Mindo at a great restaurant and then saw the humming birds in the Cloud Forest. We also learned how to make chocolate and visited a coffee farm. Isra and Linda were awesome tour guides!
James_D, Jul 2026
Scenes from Ecuador
Jorge made our trip through Ecuador absolutely unforgettable. From the very beginning, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing his beautiful country with us. He took us to incredible places, shared fascinating local history and culture, and made sure we experienced the best food, scenery, and hidden gems Ecuador has to offer.
He was always professional, punctual, and flexible, making us feel comfortable and well looked after throughout the entire journey. His recommendations were excellent, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience.
If you’re looking for an authentic, stress-free, and memorable tour of Ecuador, I can’t recommend Jorge highly enough. Thank you for an incredible adventure—we’ll be talking about this trip for years to come!
Nico_Y, Jun 2026
Incredible Experience. You should try!
This is a well organized & incredible tour with an amazing & incredible tour guide Jorge. Of all my 4 tours in Ecuador, He is the best tour guide that I’ve encountered. From breakfast, he took our orders already before we reach the restaurant so everything is ready and smooth. He took us to our first stop, which is the Swing to the edge of the world. There he nudged us to do the swing even though I was scared, that experience was exhilarating. I’m glad he convinced me to do it, plus he took a video and photos of the while experience. Then, we went to the adventure park for extreme activities. The only thing I did was the walk to glass bride, but the view up there is also gorgeous. The third stop was to the open air cable car… again, it was a nice experience outside of my comfort zone. Grateful for the chance to experience hanging, basically, on a huge metal basket in between canyons and with the view of a majestic waterfall and the river thousands of feet up. Lunch was in a very artsy restaurant, loved the vibe so much. Last but not the least, we went to the devils couldron waterfalls. Again, Jorge lead us to the most beautiful spots in the site and took pictures of each of us with the view of the mighty waterfalls. Epic view and experience! Recommended 10000%. Thankful to our driver Jimmy who drove us to the various sites and watched over our belongings throughout the entire time. Take this tour!
Nico_Y, Jun 2026
Amazing Tour
I had a tour with tour guide Pato. I learned a lot from just a single day and enjoyed every second of the tour. Pato brought me to the the central market first where we tried some unique fruits local to Ecuador. We then went to Teleferico and saw the gorgeous view from the top. Pato was not just a guide but also a photographer who a lot of pictures. Then I was able to ride a swing on top of the mountain and took a photo with alpacas. The next stop was at the middle of the world where I saw incredible experiments related to effects of equator. Then went on top of Basilica devoto nacional.
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As the gateway to one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet, Quito is surrounded by landscapes well worth a trip outside of Ecuador’s bustling capital. As well as taking care of time-consuming logistics, guided Quito day trips let you see the full breadth of Ecuador’s cultural and natural spectrum. Immerse yourself in cloud forests, encircle South America’s most active volcano, step foot on the line that separates the northern hemisphere from the southern, or soak up the otherworldly colors of crater lakes and rainforest wildlife—wherever you go, you're in for a memorable experience.
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