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Discover the wildlife, nature, and flavors of Ecuador on a private full-day tour to the Mindo Cloudforest from Quito. There's something for everyone to enjoy with a visit to a hummingbird sanctuary, chocolate tasting, cable-car ride, and trek to a waterfall. Included lunch and transportation eliminates the guesswork of independently navigating in a foreign location. If you aren't interested in a particular activity, the itinerary can be customized to suit your personal desires.

The day is yours-we can go wherever you want! Share your interests and we’ll handcraft your ideal Ecuadorian adventure—whether it's exploring Quito’s historic center, hiking Cotopaxi, visiting Quilotoa’s crater lake, or chasing waterfalls in Baños. From iconic highlights to hidden gems, we’ll create a flexible, personalized itinerary just for you. Travel like a local with your Ecuadorian guide and friend—our day could explore local eats, artesan markets, ancestral ceremonies, city architecture, volcano views, scenic drives, waterfall swims, and more! Skip conventional tourism and join us for meaningful travel. All net profits support our sister onprofit, Awaken Foundation, which empowers Indigenous and rural communities across the Amazon, Andes, and coast through health and wellbeing, education, and bioeconomics projects. When you travel with us, you support the development of self-sufficient, empowered Ecuadorian communities! So book with us and travel with purpose!

This tour will have you feeling like a true local. You will visit the market, cook Ecuadorian food, visit the Guayasamin Museum, shop till you drop at the Artisanal Market, visit the Panecillo Virgen Statue and have a wonderful dinner at Pims restaurant with the best views of Quito. You will be accompanied by Andres the owner of the company. Andres is a true local who loves showing his native town to travelers. It's truly an amazing tour and experience you can't miss!

Quito Cooking Class is a half-day tour that takes you to the local food market in the Historic Center of Quito for an intense culinary experience. First, the chef goes to the market with you and explains everything you need to know about Ecuadorian endemic fruits and vegetables. Then, you will prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes in a cozy restaurant. Before the Quito Cooking Class begins, you will receive a chef’s hat, an apron, and a mini recipe book with the three Ecuadorian dishes the chef has selected for the class. These may include Locro Quiteño (potato stew), Encocado (fish stew), Chocolate fondue, and others. The cooking class usually starts around 11:30 a.m. However, when booking you can let us know if you would like to change the time.

Head deep into the Ecuadorian jungle to see how two of the world’s favorite treats—coffee and chocolate—are grown and harvested on this private tour. Coffee is the focus of the first day when you visit a local farm to see how beans are grown, harvested, fermented, and processed. The next day, enjoy a zipline adventure in the jungle before visiting a cacao farm to see how chocolate is made from bean to bar.

Discover the rich culture and history of Old Town Quito on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Hear the stories and legends behind the Ecuadorian capital’s most iconic landmarks that you visit, including Independence Plaza, Government Palace, the Independence Monument, and the Archbishop’s palace. On this tour, you don’t just sightsee — try your hand at making traditional ice cream, too., using uniquely South American ingredients Visit the market where every kiosk tells a story, and uncover local culture and customs as you explore the heart of Old Town. Plus top off this fantastic day with a stop at an old-school ice cream shop, and sample delightful flavors.

Cover some of Ecuador’s top cultural attractions without having to worry about planning or speaking Spanish on an action-packed private sightseeing tour. You’ll cover San Pablo Lake, the charming towns of Cotacachi and Cayambe, and Otavalo Market—the largest indigenous market in South America—while you enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

This isn’t just a beer tasting—it’s a journey through Quito’s history, culture, and brewing heritage. What makes this experience unique is how it connects iconic historic landmarks with Ecuador’s rich tradition of beer and spirits. From exploring centuries-old convents and learning about the origins of brewing in Latin America, to tasting craft beers, traditional aguardientes, and local liqueurs, every stop reveals a different layer of Ecuadorian identity. You’ll visit hidden cultural spaces, entrepreneurial projects, and historic courtyards while discovering how local ingredients and traditions shape the country’s drinks culture today. Led by a local bilingual guide, this small-group experience blends storytelling, history, and tasting in a relaxed and social atmosphere. If you want to go beyond sightseeing and truly taste Quito’s history—this is the experience for you.

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.

The volcanically-heated water at the Papallacta Hot Springs complex provides relaxing relief to travelers on this full-day private tour from Quito. Travel into the high Andes, enjoy mountain views and plenty of photo stops, and take a short hike before enjoying the spacious soaking pools.

Escape the city for a full-day adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes on this private tour from Quito. Get your adrenaline pumping as you zipline through the Mindo Cloud Forest, sample coffee and chocolate on a tour of the El Quetzal Chocolate Factory, and walk along the equator line at the Mitad del Mundo. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

Explore the capital of Ecuador and visit the “Middle of the World” on a private tour of Quito. Roam the streets of the old city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history of the old Spanish colony. Then head to the Equator Museum to see the “middle of the world” and conclude the day with a ride on Quito’s cable car.

Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs at an indigenous market and enjoy gorgeous scenery during this 8-hour trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. This fascinating market features a wealth of hand-made creations produced by local Andean communities, including textiles, leather goods and more. Enjoy sublime views of the Andes Mountains and San Pablo Lake during your drive to the site before hunting for souvenirs. On your way home, you can choose to visit Cotacachi, an artisan town famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake. Your shopping and scenery trip includes a guide, entrance fees, a snack, round-trip hotel transport and an upgrade with lunch.

Cover some of Quito's highlights, including the Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo) and the Pululahua Crater, on this double-decker bus tour. During the half-day tour, you'll learn about the landmarks and popular attractions in Quito from your guide and enjoy VIP access to all of the attractions in the Middle of the World Complex.

Get a sense of the architecture, history, and culture of Quito during this private tour visiting the city’s top sights. Start with an exploration of the historic city center of this Ecuadorian capital, visiting its main Basilica, Independence Plaza, and many more colonial-era sites. Then take a trip aboard the Teleférico to a peak more than 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above the city for sublime views, finishing your day at ‘Mitad del Mundo,’ a monument marking where the earth’s equator splits the world into north and south.