Top Quito Day Trips - page 8

Mindo Cloud Forest (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(6)

from $113

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

Private Day Tour of the Páramo and Papallacta Hot Springs

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(4)

from $140

Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(6)

from $113

Middle of the World Half-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrance

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(178)

from $150

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.

Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

(40)

from $210

Mindo Nature & Birds Private Tour

Private Tour to spotting condors at Antisana volcano all included

(12)

from $199

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(30)

from $158

Design your perfect day in Quito with our private, fully flexible tour where you choose the destination! Explore Quito from the Old Town to the Middle of the World, or shop for artisan treasures in Otavalo, or if you feel more adventurous we hike the moonscapes of Cotopaxi volcano, or a relaxing day to unwind in Papallacta’s hot springs, or discover the biodiversity in Mindo cloud forest. Your expert guide tailors the experience to your interests, pace, and preferences, ensuring a unique and stress-free adventure. ✔ 100% personalized – You pick the places! ✔ Private vehicle & guide – Travel in comfort ✔ Flexible schedule – Stay as long as you like ✔ Local insights – Hidden gems & authentic experiences

Private Full Day Tour Out of Quito with Flexible Destinations

Private Full Day Tour Out of Quito with Flexible Destinations

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Full-Day Private Cloud Forest Hummingbird Feeders &Quito Old Town

(9)

from $165

Per group

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(3)

from $175

Private Tour to Papallacta Hot Springs with Optional visit to Rose Plantation

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours

(3)

from $76

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(2)

from $90

Mindo Cloud Forest PRIVATE Day Trip

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $103

Embark on a journey down Ecuador’s “Avenue of the Volcanoes” during this full-day excursion from Quito. Join a small group and head towards the Quilotoa volcanic crater lake. Along the way, visit the small town of Machachi, see the local market at Pujili, and learn about native cultures in Tigua. Your tour culminates with a visit to Quilotoa where you can walk down to the bottom of the crater.

Quilotoa Lagoon full day (all inclusive)

Quilotoa Lagoon full day (all inclusive)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(4)

from $119

Quito takes its role at the center of the world very seriously with an Old Town in the south of the city is also known as the Centro Historico or Colonial Quito. . In a compact area you will find many ornate churches, attractive streets full of fine examples of colonial houses and squares. Regarding Mitad del Mundo, which is the real center of the equator situated around 20km north of the capital, who wouldn't like to have a picture while standing with each leg on a different hemisphere?

Quito & Middle of the World PRIVATE Day Trip

Quito & Middle of the World PRIVATE Day Trip

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $103

On our 1-day tour of El Cotopaxi, the largest active volcano in Ecuador and the world. We have the perfect mix between nature and adventure, combining 3 main activities: - Starting with the walk to the José Rivas shelter. - When we get down from the refuge we will go downhill by bicycle (optional but very fun activity) from the upper part of the volcano to the lower part of the park. - Finally, making a stop at Limpiopungo Lagoon, famous for reflecting the area's mountains in its crystalline waters. With its majestic snow-capped summit and imposing presence, it attracts mountaineers and nature lovers alike.

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Full-day Cotopaxi

Experience the incredible geography and scenery of Ecuador during this full-day trip covering Pululahua National Park and the country’s ‘Middle of the World’ equator monument. Start your excursion by straddling both the north and south hemispheres at the ‘Mitad del Mundo’ site marking the earth’s equator. Then head to Pululahua, a geo-botanical reserve inside a dormant volcano where you can observe more than 50 species of exotic plants and more than 20 different types of animals. This trip also covers a guide, activities, entrance fees, bottled water, round-trip hotel transport and an optional lunch.

(3)

from $90

Private Tour Mitad del Mundo & Pululahua's Crater Hike

Private Tour Mitad del Mundo & Pululahua's Crater Hike

Quito City and Equator Line Experience

3.0

(2)

from $108

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(7)

from $140

Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito

from $148

Just south of Quito towers the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi is surrounded by its National Park, home to abundant plant life, rich fauna, and Inca ruins. Leaving Quito on the Panamericana South, we reach the Park entrance and begin our visit to the natural history museum before continuing up Cotopaxi. We ascend the mountain as high as possible to the parking lot at 4500 meters. From here, a short 45-minutes walk takes us up to the refuge. Coming down again from the «Refugio», we will drive across the páramo to the Limpiopungo Lake. On a short walk around the lake, we can observe a variety of birds and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day

from $128

Papallacta Full Day Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $135

Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve - full day

10 hours

4.5

(4)

from $149

Private Day Trip to Papallacta Hot Springs

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

from $142

Spend a day amongst the waterfalls and history a native tribe from the amazon of Ecuador on a full-day private tour to a cloud forest. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Guayaquil hotel will 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 history and activities a native tribe from the amazon and enjoy a traditional lunch before your return to the city. - Get the personalized experience of a private tour - Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Guayaquil - Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off - Enjoy a traditional Ecuadorian lunch during the tour

Indigenus Shuar Comunity and Cloud Forest Bucay Private Day-Tour from Guayaquil

Indigenus Shuar Comunity and Cloud Forest Bucay Private Day-Tour from Guayaquil

10 to 11 hours

4.6

(5)

from $229

Excursion to Cotopaxi National Park and Limpiopungo Lagoon

from $212

Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park - All included from Quito

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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.

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

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.

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

Marykutty_M, Jul 2026

Must do tour

Had very good experience from hotel pickup to drop off. Irene was our tour guide Mauro was the driver. Both of them are experts in their jobs. Irene explained the every details of the tour well. Both were very kind. The tour was amazing. The views were astonishing. It was very windy and cold on the mountain when we were hiking from the parking to the base camp. It was bit difficult due to the wind and steep climb. Luckily we were able to see the whole view without much clouds.

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

Calin_T, Jul 2026

A valuable experience

This is a nice day trip. The local operator is customer service oriented and flexible. Carolina, the guide and the driver were very nice , polite and friendly. The only challenge lies with inconsiderate tourists. We had a few in our group that chose not to listen to the hiking directions.provided by the guide. Their behavior lead to one hour delay, leaving the lagoon very late and making it back to Quito around 8:30 PM.

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

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!

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

Karen_S, Jul 2026

Lovely day out

This was a lovely day out with a superb guide Luis! We visited a little bird place, fed the hummingbirds and saw lots of different birds. Luis then took us to Mindo, a very interesting town which we had the opportunity to walk through/shop. Then onto the cloud forest where we took the full hike to see all the waterfalls, we swam in one! The walk probably took a couple of hours and is not easy but fun. Our guide told us so much about the flora. The cable car was an experience! After this, we visited a chocolate experience in Mindo which was very interesting and lots of chocolate to taste (an additional cost). I would 100% recommend this tour, especially with Luis.

Full Day City tour of Quito -All main attractions WITH ADMISSIONS

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!

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

MohammadArifur_R, Jul 2026

Amazing day in Quito!

This was an incredible experience exploring Quito! David made the tour feel like a private, personalized experience — it was just me and my spouse, and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the day. He picked us up right at our hotel and took us to every single stop, sharing lots of interesting facts and stories about Quito along the way. He was so friendly and made sure we felt comfortable the whole day. The best part was when we asked if we could visit the La Mariscal Artisan Market even though it wasn’t part of the plan. David didn’t hesitate, he just took us there and even gave us tips on how to explore the city on our own afterward. Highly recommend this tour if you want a personal touch and a guide who genuinely cares about making your day memorable.

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

Dawn_R, Jul 2026

To climb or not to climb, that was the question.

What an adventure. From pick up to drop off, our guide Adrian exceeded expectations with his attention, knowledge, and flexibility. He was attentive and shared cultural and nature facts allowing us to connect with our experience. Suited up in waterproof ponchos and cowhide chaps, we saddled up and took in the beauty of Cotopaxi and surround areas on horseback. We had planned to hike to Cotopaxi’s base camp but the combination of the 60 mph winds and our less than ideal attire, we opted to trek around Limpiopungo Lagoon where we took in spectacular views of Cotopaxi. Overall, it was an amazing experience. *if you are considering the hike to the Cotapaxi base camp, know that hiking boots/shoes, long waterproof hiking pants with under layers, layers of shirts under a waterproof jacket, buffs for neck that covers ears and face, warm hat that is secure (mine somehow was pulled off from under my rain jacket and flew over the cliffs edge), and sunglasses. Expect to get wet and struggle against the wind and altitude.

Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

Alona_G, Jun 2026

It was a lovely day full...

It was a lovely day full of activities, we had a great time. Our guide Irenita was very fun, engaging, attentive and supportive to all of us throughout the day. She entertained us with friendly conversation to make a journey feel shorter and more manageable. Driver Ivan was very kind and attentive to the group too, very friendly and positive. Highly recommend this tour if you prefer active day - swing, zip line, waterfalls and perhaps even a bangee jump! Have fun

Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World

AnneetMichael_L, Jun 2026

Wonderful day in Quito

We had a wonderful day with ‘Pato’ who brought us to a local fruit and vegetable market to taste the local fruits, went after to the cable car, then to the Basilica see the view up the stairs, had lunch to a really nice restaurant facing the Presidential square. We then went to a chocolate tasting in an artisanal factory and finished the day at a local market. Needless to say it was an amazing day. I really recommend using this tour operator to get a wonderful experience in Quito!!

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

Nicholas_A, May 2026

Wonderful tour

We had a wonderful time seeing all the wonderful things in Quito. Our guide was wonderful and full of knowledge and he spoke English very well. Which was great since we had been in Ecuador for about 12 days and hardly understood anyone. He also took us to an amazing lunch place in the city.