Top Quito Day Trips

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

12 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,450)

from $59

For travelers who have never been to Banos, it can be difficult figuring out how to plan your time. Take the stress out of your trip with this Banos Full-Day Tour from Quito that plans your activities for you with entrance fees included. Visit the small town of Machachi, Cotopaxi National Park, La Casa del Arbol, and Devil's Cauldron waterfall all with a guide who knows the ins and outs of the area.

Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

14 hoursFree Cancellation

(699)

from $89

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(501)

from $129

Experience a mix of nature and local flavours on this 3-in-1 private tour. Escape the busy streets of Quito—hotel transfers are included for a seamless experience—and immerse yourself in nature during a visit to Mindo Cloud Forest. You can also visit a chocolate factory and coffee plantation to see how these products are made. Travel in comfort in a private vehicle throughout the day, skipping the hassle of organizing transportation.

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

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

5 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(217)

from $90

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Otavalo Unveiled: A Day Journey Through Time and Tradition!

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(44)

from $69

Explore the incredible range of historic and cultural influences on the city of Quito on a full-day tour. Learn about Ecuador's colonial past while walking through streets filled with old churches, squares, and government buildings. Ride on the cable car to the top of Cruz Loma Mountain to admire incredible views and visit the Middle of the World, all without having to worry about planning yourself.

Special Offer

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

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Don’t worry about confusing and time-consuming public transit in Quito; instead, opt for a comprehensive full-day excursion which covers several city highlights and includes private transportation. Ideal for visitors with limited time in the city, visit the Intiñan Museum, tour the old town, and more in the company of a local guide, learning more than you could if exploring independently.

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

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(70)

from $65

Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour

Experience convenience and personalized attention on this private guided tour from Quito. Let go of logistical worries with convenient pickup from your preferred location—such as your hotel or accommodation—and then visit the world-renowned destination of the Mitad del Mundo equator line. Afterwards, ascend via the TelefériQo cable car for spectacular vistas of volcanoes and the cityscape.

Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(189)

from $85

* ONLY HORSEBACK RIDE experience inside this National park. Others do it from outside the park. * Perfect balance between horseback ride and hike TWO different landscapes. *Forget about painful lines to enter to the NP by entering by a NO TOURISTY WAY and leaving by the regular way. * No need horseback riding previous experience We start at 7 am from Quito and will take a different way to enter to the National park and will leave by the regular national park entrance gate. Driving through 3 volcanoes PASOCHOA, RUMIÑAHUI and SINCHOLAGUA going through the real AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES. 1st activity: HORSEBACK RIDE. After this horseback ride experience, we will drive for about half hour until the parking lot located on the 14800 feet or 4700 mts above sea level from where the hike to the BASE CAMP will start. If you are not an adventurous person, don't like bumpy roads, get bothered for changing weather or heart problems. DO NOT JOIN this experience.

The most authentic experience inside the Cotopaxi national park.

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

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(462)

from $130

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

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Spend a day away from the city and immerse yourself in nature on this private tour from Quito. Head to the Mindo Cloud Forest, a biodiverse region on the end of the western Andes Mountains, and admire the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Then, choose from an array of optional activities like ziplining, tubing, and a chocolate tour, or simply enjoy a hike through the jungle. Round-trip transit helps make this experience seamless.

(593)

from $59

Mindo Private Day Tour: Hummingbirds, Waterfalls, Jungle ...

Mindo Private Day Tour: Hummingbirds, Waterfalls, Jungle ...

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(145)

from $134

Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

(204)

from $240

Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(14)

from $135

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market

(1,168)

from $40

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(422)

from $69

Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest when you embark on this full-day tour from Quito. Hike into the forest with a private guide and visit a butterfly farm, learn how to take photos of hummingbirds, spot several species of birds, and see beautiful waterfalls. You also have the option to include other activities like tubing or ziplining (at an additional cost).

Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike

10 hoursFree Cancellation

(108)

from $189

Full Day Mindo - Cloud Forest from Quito

Special Offer

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Quito City Tour, Mitad del Mundo, Teleferico & Panecillo Included

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(69)

from $119

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(5)

from $72

Cover all of Quito’s important sights in just one day when you book this sightseeing excursion. Join a small group and take a ride on the cable car for unparalleled views of the Ecuadorian capital. See the equator line at the Middle of the World monument, go inside the neogothic Quito Basilica, and take a tour of the historic center of the city. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(127)

from $130

Baños and Upper Amazon Day Trip

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(59)

from $175

Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way)

45 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

4.8

(271)

from $21

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(16)

from $90

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(583)

from $15

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Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike

Patricia_J, May 2026

Tour of Mindo cloud forest.

The trip was marvelous. Carolina was an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable, supplemented her information with photos, maps and other supplemental material. She clearly lives her country and her job. She made sure we were safe, comfortable and well cared for. We did a short hike to a waterfall but the climb back up was a bit strenuous for some in our group, especially at altitude. She encouraged rest, water and made them feel good about the hike. Eduardo was our driver and he did an outstanding job as well

Mindo Private Day Tour: Hummingbirds, Waterfalls, Jungle ...

Eric_S, May 2026

Passionate and Inspiring Guide

Oh my goodness! Juan was a miracle worker mixed with drill-Sargent ( in a good way) Nothing but positive energy and a mind full of facts and knowledge! So much information about his country and the bio-diversity of the cloud forest. Highly recommended!

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

Tori_P, May 2026

Once-In-A-Lifetime Tour

Highly recommend this tour with Isra and Linda!! It is in the top 5 experiences of my entire life, and that means a lot coming from a solo adventurer. I witnessed incredible biodiversity in the cloud forest and learned about two of Ecuador’s crafts: coffee and chocolate! Isra and Linda were wonderful guides — very informed but chill and accommodating. Appreciated their careful planning and enthusiasm for the Mindo area.

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

Kayla_H, May 2026

Amazing experience!...

Amazing experience! Carlos was a wonderful guide and very accommodating! I loved stopping at the craft shop and got to pick up a unique, locally made piece of art. The lagoon was absolutely stunning and he did a wonderful perimeter hike with us since nobody wanted to go to the bottom of the crater! Definitely the best day trip we did from Quito!

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

Derrick_B, May 2026

Really great experience!...

Really great experience! Our guides, Darío and Fátima, were fantastic. The horseback ride was very scenic and tranquil. Afterwards, the short hike up to Cotopaxi base camp (~45 minutes) was challenging but doable, thanks to the patience of Fátima, who stayed with us when we had to take breaks and never rushed us. We highly recommend this tour!

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

Nikita_D, May 2026

SUCH a beautiful,...

SUCH a beautiful, breathtaking adventure! Irene our guide and Jonathan our driver were so professional and courteous. Big shout-out to Irene especially for being so kind, compassionate, and perceptive of everyone on the tour. Not only were her announcements phenomenal, but when I was struggling with the cold, she helped me recover to a non-shivering state. You will learn so much and see very beautiful things as you go to Cotopaxi, but I will always remember Irene's kindness. Other Notes: Itinerary: Great! The day feels like it moves by so quickly – on the bus, you pass several beautiful streets (e.g., Pan-American Highway) and you learn information about the national park; you visit a mini market for breakfast/snacks/tea/hats/gloves (optional - if you need it!); you visit Cotopaxi Information Center; you take on a hike to base camp; you visit a beautiful lagoon; you have a delicious lunch ($6). Note! The weather at Cotopaxi can be very volatile. Our hike occurred amid high winds, rain, snow, and hail. You can still do it, but make sure you are prepared, with the correct waterproof materials! If you are able to coordinate your tour for a day with good weather, even better, but know that it can be rather unpredictable! Our team had a memorable adventure with the elements.

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

Joel_A, Apr 2026

Entertaining tour in Quito

We had an interesting and cool time in Quito. We learned a lot from the city's vast history and culture during this tour. We went to the San Francisco plaza, the city center, walked around the streets, churches, the Panecillo, and to the Middle of the World visitor center. In all this was a super nice and cool way to know Quito and many of its landmarks. I'd like to thank Diana our guide , she was very attentive, dynamic, fun , and very knowledgeable of Quito and Ecuador. She even took us to a restaurant to try local food which by the way was delicious 😋. This was definitely a nice tour.

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.

Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market

Lindsay_G, Mar 2026

Great day out!

Our guide Diana was so friendly, helpful and informative. The trip was worth it for the information alone. Great conversations. The Bizcochos was delicious and interesting to know the history/how they make it and similar with the Agave and at 0 0 0 my husband managed to balance an egg!! The waterfall is beautiful and watching the lady playing the instruments was very relaxing. And of course, the market was full of hoods to buy. We tried haggling (I usually hate it but they seem to love it!) and it really works - start at half the price and then work up to the middle difference. We got some bargains. For lunch Diana found a restaurant that served fish as I don’t eat meat. All in all a great day out.

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!