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Learn how to prepare authentic Ecuadorian food during a cooking class in Quito. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the local fruit and vegetable market to shop for ingredients. Discover the traditional flavors used in Ecuadorian cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing a delicious 3-course meal. Your tour includes all ingredients, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this private day trip from Quito with hotel pickup. Learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert during visits to a cacao farm and coffee plantation. A guide explains chocolate making, followed by a tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish with another flavorful tasting.

Straddle two different hemispheres during this half-day visit to the equator at Ecuador’s famous ‘Mitad del Mundo.' Try out some unique physics experiments demonstrating the influence of the earth’s poles at the Intiñan Museum. This private tour includes a guide, Intiñan Museum entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport from Quito's city center.

Experience the volcanoes of Cotopaxi National Park from a different perspective on this private excursion from Quito. Once you arrive at the park, embark on a hike to the Padre Ribas Refuge, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the area. Then, take a horseback ride around Cotopaxi Volcano before enjoying a delicious lunch with even more views of the Andean landscape.

Experience the best of the Sierra region on a full-day trip to Cotopaxi National Park with horseback riding. Hotel pickup takes you El Pedregal to a local hacienda where you’ll enjoy a traditional drink. After your horseback ride, enjoy a provided boxed lunch before heading to the park. There, you’ll get up close to ancient lava flows, wild horses, and more.

This popular private tour hits all of Quito's top attractions. Follow your expert local guide through the capital city's historic district, stand on the equator and ride on the highest gondola in South America. This full-day experience is perfect for travelers who want to gain insight and understanding into the history and culture of Quito.

Combine a cultural and culinary experience by booking this Quito Ecuadorian Cooking Class Experience that takes place on a city rooftop. After enjoying a Canelazo welcome drink, start your experience at the market, selecting the very best vegetables and condiments. Then, head to a rooftop spot and learn how to turn your ingredients into a delicious Ecuadorian meal. Finally, eat the meal you've created with a beautiful view of the historic center of Quito.

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.

Join us and savor Quito’s culinary treasures like a local! Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Ecuadorian flavors take center stage. Our carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems in the most beautiful part of Quito, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure. We prioritize visiting traditional establishments, where you'll get a true taste of authentic Ecuadorian dishes. All the while, you’ll feel completely safe as we walk through secure areas. Engage with the locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community. The tour includes 6 delicious spots within walking distance: starting with fritada and juice, followed by an empanada with coffee, then a pernil sandwich with juice, and canelazo spirit. We’ll also try Quito sweets and finish with Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate. We also offer food tours in 8 cities in Europe and 2 in South America, bringing you a delicious experience. Are you ready for a delicious adventure?

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!

Get more out of your time in Quito by setting off on this guided tour that helps you check off Otavalo Market and Laguna de Cuicocha in a day. Save yourself the hassle of organizing a rental vehicle and let someone else do the driving instead. Along the way, you can browse market stalls, visit the scenic viewpoint of Miralago, and see the beautiful Cotacachi Lake, too.

Adventure in Cotopaxi: All Inclusive Hiking Discover the majesty of Cotopaxi National Park on this exciting hiking tour. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano as you travel its high mountain trails. This tour includes everything you need for an unforgettable experience: transportation, expert guides and lunches. Book now and explore one of Ecuador’s most iconic landscapes! - All Inclusive: Lunch, Bilingual Professional Guide and Transportation - Tourist Transportation from Quito - Cotopaxi - Quito - Hiking and visit the amazing nature of Cotopaxi on the same tour - Visit to the José Rivas Refuge at 4,897 meters - Optional visit to the Volcano Glaciers at 5,000 meters - Visit and tour of the Laguna Limpiopungo - Professionalism and Quality of Service

- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transport from Quito - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding on the same tour if you decide to return on horseback - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit Mirador del Quilotoa - Visit and descent to Laguna del Quilotoa - Visit to the Toachi River Canyon - Professionalism and Quality of Service - Shared Tour: Every Thursday and Sunday - Private Tour: Every day.

If you’re visiting Guayaquil for the first time, get an in-depth introduction to Ecuador’s second city on a sightseeing tour that provides in-depth history and context. You’ll benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore the gateway to Galapagos, and spot plenty of marine iguanas along the way.

Fit more into your time in Ecuador with Banos Private Full-Day Tour from Quito. Encounter Salasaca Indian weavers at a local market, take in wonderful scenery at the foot of the volcano Mama Tungurahua, see the beautiful Agoyan Waterfall, and much more. Plus, since this is a private tour, your personal needs can easily be catered for.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Quito and discover Ecuador’s indigenous culture on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, head to the Otavalo Market which is teeming with colorful textiles and handicrafts that you can purchase. Then, visit the Peguche Waterfall which is tucked away in a eucalyptus forest before ending with a short hike to Cuicocha Lake.

Swap the bustling streets of Quito for the serenity of the cloud forest. This private day trip takes you to the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve north of the city to admire butterflies and waterfalls. It’s an ideal itinerary for anyone looking for a nature break, while surrounded by the sights of orchids and sounds of birdlife. Transport is provided from centrally located hotels.

Journey into the Ecuadorian highlands on this private Papallacta volcano and hot springs tour. Follow your guide to the Andes mountain range and check out the thermal volcanic waters around the Papallacta Volcano. Learn about the geological layers from your guide and slip into these healing natural pools that contain sulfates, sodium, calcium, and other restorative minerals.

Enjoy a day of wild adventures by land and water during the 10-hour excursion to practice canyoning near Guayaquil. The cloud forest is one of the best places in Ecuador to practice canyoning, since its waterfalls are located in the middle of the forest and they are beautiful and can be traversed in abseiling, swimming, or walking on water. Book your adventure now and we include a lunch at a local restaurant. The excursion to practice canyoning includes a professional guide, all the equipment and transfer to and from the hotel. - Spend the day doing canyoning in the Cloud Forest during your trip through Guayaquil. - Experience a site that is considered one of the best places of canyoning in the world. - Enjoy a beautiful natural environment with waterfalls and clear mountain pools - Descend with a combination of abseiling, swimming and sliding in natural slides - Celebrate your exciting adventure day with a lunch at a local restaurant

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the world-famous Andes on a private tour to Cotopaxi National Park. After pickup from your Quito accommodation, enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains. Without the stress of a large group and with your guide for company, you’re free to hike at your own pace at the park. Highlights include Limpiopungo Lake, the park's museum, and Jose Ribas Refuge (weather permitting).

Enhance your experience of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) on a private 3-hour tour from Quito. Alongside a local guide, you’ll visit the Intiñan Museum to learn about the discovery of the equator and then straddle the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.

Escape the bustling streets of Quito and explore more of the Andean highlands on this full-day tour. With a private guide, explore the traditional Otavalo Market to purchase handicrafts. Then immerse yourself in nature at Cuicocha Lake and Peguche Waterfall, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Cotacachi Volcano and Ecuadorian Andes.

If you’ve just got one day to explore Quito, make the most of your time in Eduador’s culture-rich capital with this attraction-packed day tour. You’ll explore at your own pace in your private group, and cover plazas and churches in the UNESCO-listed Old Town as well as the Middle of the World Monument, which marks the site of the equator.

Visit the village of Papallacta and spend the enjoying a number of customizable activities at one of the most beautiful thermal hot springs Resort and Spa in this area. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Andes Mountains on a hike and enjoy a relaxing time at the thermal water that have been certified for its medicinal properties that guarantee health benefits.