Top Quito Day Trips - page 14

Full Day Mount Chimborazo Private Tour from Quito

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $805

Experience our Full Day Private Tour of Baños from Quito! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ecuador as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Baños. This private full-day excursion to Baños de Agua Santa offers an opportunity to see more of Quito and make the most of your time. It is ideal for adventurous and time-pressed travelers. Additionally, you will have the undivided attention of your bilingual guide as you explore different microclimates and participate in the adventure activities of your choice. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Full Day Private Tour of Baños from Quito

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,003

Experience our Full Day Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ecuador as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Mindo Cloud Forest. You will be picked up from your hotel in Quito and taken to the Cloud Forest in Mindo. During your private day tour, you will have the opportunity to stop at various viewpoints and take photos. Experience the beauty of the plants and wildlife as you ride a 530-meter cable car through the Cloud Forest. Your private guide will lead you to the top waterfalls in Ecuador before bringing you back to your hotel. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Private Full Day Tour in Mindo Cloud Forest

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $750

Experience our Full Day Private Tour to Cotopaxi National Park! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ecuador as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Cotopaxi National Park. Experience an exhilarating tour to the Cotopaxi Volcano, where you can reach heights of up to 16,000 feet (4,864 meters). Begin with pickup and breakfast, followed by a drive to the 15,000-foot (4,600-meter) mark. Hike the sandy slope to the glacier, then gear up for an exciting downhill bike ride to Limpiapungo Lake where a delicious lunch awaits. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Full Day Private Tour to Cotopaxi National Park

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $750

Full Day Mindo - Cloud Forest from Quito

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8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

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!

Private Day Tour of the Páramo and Papallacta Hot Springs

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9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $140

Get to know the culture, history, and natural beauty of Quito in just one day during this city tour and cable car combo adventure. Start with a trip on the famous cable car, which takes you to more than 13,287 feet (4,050 meters) above sea level and offers panoramic views over the city and the Pichincha Volcano. Then, explore a variety of historic sites, including the Basilica of the National Vow, the Archbishop's Palace, and more.

Quito City Tour & Teleferico Cable Car Private

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $99

Otavalo, steeped in Quechua culture, stands as the quintessential tourist destination in our country, internationally renowned primarily for its indigenous market, but that's not all... Imbabura Province boasts Cuicocha Lake, known as The Lake of the Gods... Peguche Waterfall , famous for its rituals... and the town of Cotacachi... all these experiences you shouldn't miss on your journey in the northern part of Ecuador. This tour may be tiring for you and our guide... but in the end, you'll realize it was worth it.

Full-Day Private Tour from Quito to Otavalo Indian Market

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $124

Ecuador has a countless number of landscapes and one of the highlight is the coast region where is settle the biggest Ecuadorian city called Guayaquil with its main port. Besides thanks for is fertile land cuador has been so popular for its cacao beans that is used to make chocolate. Many local haciendas or farm focused on this activity are located where you may learn how the cacao beans are used to prepare artisanal chocolate or delicious desserts.

Guayaquil City Tour & Chocolate Farm with Typical Lunch PRIVATE Day Trip

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8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $249

Flexibility in the trip, with small groups it is easier to have fun and entertainment, in private tours it is better enjoyed, we use new and safe vehicles, 4x4. With qualified guides and drivers. The travel time is approximately eight hours in total, on the way we will see the northern part of the city of Quito, the microclimates that we have, then to enter the cloud forest of Mindo. We will pass through the city in the middle of the world, we will go from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. We will descend the Andes mountain range from 3000 meters to 1300 meters where Mindo is located. We will visit Alambi to see hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans then we will continue to the town of Mindo, we will pass the town and we will go to do the cable car and waterfalls, we will finish this activity and we will go to the butterfly farm. We return to Mindo and we will go to the chocolate tour, if you want lunch you can do it in Mindo. Finally, on the way back to Quito they are dropped off at the agreed point.

Private Hike through the Waterfalls of the Mindo Cloud Forest

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $120

Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily

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Raymond_W, Apr 2026

Beautiful lake and friendly people along the way

Easy going, fun, friendly tour guide and people along the way. The short visit to the locals in the hill was great along the way. The lake itself is beautiful with great weather. The water was blue and scenic. Was able to even rent a kayak into the water as well as ride the donkey back up if you’re not feeling the hike back up. Irene the tour guide was informative and helpful throughout the journey. She is enthusiastic and patient the whole way. She has good tips and advice along the trip including food places and reasonable prices. Andres the driver was professional and very good on the road. Was able to nap most of the way there and back.

Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

Anjelica_S, Apr 2026

The tour was amazing, but our guide Ernesto made it the best!

Ernesto was awesome!! First and foremost, I have to give mad props to our guide. He was so kind and enthusiastic and the man had knowledge and answers for everything. Very cool guy. He took pictures on his camera for the other traveler and myself throughout the day and it was so kind of him to share those pics. The drive from Quito is long, but pretty. When you reach Banos, the views just get better. The cable car above the waterfall was thrilling. The Devil's Cauldron waterfall was so pretty. He gives you an option on which way you would like to hike it, but keep in mind there are a lot of steps either way if you have wobbly knees. Buy the mangos at the end! One dollar for a refreshing snack. He took us to an adventure park where both of us on the tour jumped off a high bridge. It was thrilling and for me, very affordable compared to USA prices. You can also pay a little extra to get photos taken. Lunch was in town. He shows you a few options to choose from, but we both opted for the local mercado where locals were selling cheap and delicious local cuisine. We had the fish soup and it was so yummy!! Also, a juice. I highly recommend this mercado over all the single restaurants he shows. Finally he takes you to the famous swing on the hill. It's very fun and charming. We didn't get to see the volcano because of the clouds, but hopefully you will! It's a long day, but it's so fun. Go with Ernesto. He's top notch. And don't forget, gratuity is appreciated for the locals! :)

Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike

Courtany_H, Apr 2026

We had a great time on...

We had a fun time on our trip to Mindo with Ismael. He was super friendly, knowledgeable and customized the itinerary for us so we could spend most of our time looking for birds. We were able to see a toucan and spent a lot of time hand feeding hummingbirds.

Full Day Quito (City Tour + Middle of the World + Teleferico)

Simon_W, Apr 2026

Best guide to learn about Quito

If you want to get a good introduction to Quito, Damian is your guy/guide. Not only is he very knowledgeable about the history/culture and anything in between about his hometown, he's very helpful and resourceful on suggestions. You can feel his passion in what he does, and adapts well to my requests. It may be Quito itself, but Damian definitely makes me want to cole back to discover more about the city / country.

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

Pam_P, Apr 2026

Amazing day in Mindo

We had the best time with Wilson in the Mindo cloud forest. He had great planned stops and made perfect personalized recommendations along the way. Zip lining was a blast. Even the car ride to and from Quito was a lot fun, our carpool karaoke session will go down as one of my favorite family memories. Highly recommend taking a tour with Wilson.

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

Mark_M, Apr 2026

Good trip to Cotopaxi...

Good trip to Cotopaxi park...pickup at 7am, picked up others, and off we went...first stop about 40 minutes in for breakfast at a gas station/mini-mart/restaurant...most people opted for a quick snack from the mini-mart while others went for a full breakfast from the restaurant...this results in some people just waiting around for others...not a big deal but wish everyone was on the same page...then on to the park...short stop at the visitor center where the guide provided interesting info on the volcano/mountain and the surrounding plants and animals...then on to the hike, a fairly challenging 1 mile steep hike up to base camp...the guide reassured everyone to take it easy, go at their own pace, and take your time...I'm 65, huffed and puffed a little, took a few little breaks, and made it just fine...after descending, made a 10 minute stop at a nearby lagoon for some pictures, then on to lunch...several options were given, I chose the grilled chicken which came with soup, rice, beans, and salad for $6...I enjoyed my lunch and the company of meeting people from different places...then back to Quito, arriving around 5pm...the guide and driver (Hernando and Mauricio??) were both great and I would recommend this tour.

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

Dennis_N, Mar 2026

Great variety of experiences in Mindo.

There are a lot of fun activities in the Mindo are and Isra our guide did an excellent job of picking an assortment that matched our interest. We enjoyed the coffee farm, amazing hummingbird garden, and chocolate tour. Isra showed us around the coffee farm and did a nice job of explaining things there. The chocolate tour he selected was excellent, informative, fun, and delicious. He also indulged my archaeology interest by taking us to the Tulipe ruins. Across from the lunch restaurant he selected, we got to watch several wild toucans in the trees. His driving was safe.

Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way

Nola_P, Mar 2026

A once-in-a-lifetime experience!

This is an incredible adventure! Wonderful and knowledgeable guides pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the base of Cotopaxi where you go an a gorgeous horseback ride for about an hour before embarking on a hike up to basecamp. A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Highly recommend!

Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour

Cindee_S, Mar 2026

Book this tour - you won’t regret it!

Daniel was our guide today and he did a great job! One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. First, we visited the teleferico (cable car). We highly recommend doing the extra short hike to the swing and vista point - that was a highlight! We then visited the Intinan museum which marks the true Equator. Lastly we visited the monument at Mitad del Mundo a short distance away. Daniel was informative, helpful, and great to talk with. We highly recommend booking this tour!

Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

Kristi_M, Jun 2025

Nice half day trip to the middle of the world

This tour was essentially transportation to and from the museum and monument with tickets purchased. The bus ride did have a guide, Alejandro, who explained the area/terrain. He was also super helpful on helping to navigate the area and getting in and out of the areas.