Top Quito Nature and Wildlife Tours

What to chose this experience: *99.98% successful tours reached to Basecamp while other companies give up on weather conditions or participants physical conditions. We are very patient.! *Less touristy side of the National park while doing the horseback ride. *Chagras culture encounter (cowboys of Ecuador) *You are contributing with a local community development project by booking with us. *Experienced local guides in charge. *No hiking or horseback ride experience background required. *If you were an experienced rider we can make the experience unique too. *Experience the highest active Volcano in south America as noone else can experience it. *We don't miss time inside the national park as other companies when lunch time is required by stopping for food to go and we enjoy the Basecamp atmosphere instead while eating up there. NOTE: 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.

After private hotel pickup in Quito, head to the Cloud Forest in Mindo. Your private day tour stops at the best viewpoints and gives you plenty of time to take photos. Get the best views of the plants and wildlife on a cable car ride through the Cloud Forest. Let your private guide lead you to the best waterfalls in Ecuador before returning you to your hotel.

Discover the biodiverse Mindo Cloud Forest on this birdwatching tour from Quito. Join a private guide and keep your eyes peeled for several species of birds as you walk through the Mindo-Nambillo Forest. There are many other activities you can enjoy in Mindo such as trekking, tubing, horseback rides, and river rafting (at an additional cost).

What makes this tour truly special is the opportunity to photograph some of the most spectacular birds of the Ecuadorian Andes in a single day. Your journey begins with a stop at Alambi Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the best locations in Ecuador to photograph dazzling hummingbirds such as the Violet-tailed Sylph, Booted Racket-tail, White-necked Jacobin, and Buff-tailed Coronet. We then continue to Mindo Cloud Forest, including a visit to the renowned Cotinga Hide, where guests have excellent opportunities to photograph iconic Chocó birds such as the Toucan Barbet, Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, tanagers, and many other colorful species. This is a private and fully customizable experience led by an experienced local naturalist guide, ideal for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers seeking a high-quality and personalized adventure in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

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.

Located near the city of Quito, the Mindo Valley is a privileged and ideal site for nature lovers, since here you can find more than 500 species of birds and a wide range of adventure sports.

Are you looking for a 100% private and personalized tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest? where you can enjoy a great adventure with your partner, family or friends. This is the right place for you. I have the license of national guide of Tourism, with some years of experience working in the area. In addition, I enjoy what I do and take care of operating the tours according to the tastes and needs of the tourists. Book your tour!

- Visit the Middle of the world and learn about the latitude 0,00,00 - Explore the stunning Cloud Forest with a professional guide. - Capture with your camera the most beautiful hummingbird of the área with the feeders facilites. - Walk into the forest looking for tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers and more. - Visit the Andean Cock of the Rock lek to watch the amazing display.

This 3-day tour covers plenty of ground—from the Ecuadorian Andes to the Amazon—with a private guide and vehicle. Leave itinerary planning to experts who know the challenging terrain in Ecuador. Learn about rainforest biodiversity, the customs of indigenous communities, and hike up snow-capped Cotopaxi. Your guide will be with you to assist with any language barriers.

Discover the unique landscapes of Ecuador’s Antisana Volcano when you book this full-day excursion from Quito. Learn how volcanic activity, glacial movements, and evolution have created a unique landscape and ecosystem, home to a plethora of wildlife. Explore the area with your private guide and keep your eyes peeled for condors, deer, alpacas, and more.

Cotopaxi Volcano is the centerpiece of Cotopaxi National Park. At more than 19,000 feet (nearly 6,000 meters), its snowy peak dominates the landscape of the park. During this full-day tour from Quito, travelers experience the volcano from many vantage points. Explore a lagoon favored by water birds, learn more about the area at an interpretive center, and hike up the flanks of Cotopaxi Volcano to a recently-renovated climbers' refuge to experience this active volcano up close.

Tick off two of Ecuador’s top attractions in one day during a full-day tour of Pululahua crater and the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) from Quito. Ascend to a lookout point above Pululahua crater, one of only two inhabited craters in the world, and spend the day exploring the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) complex, where the North and South Hemispheres collide. Your tour also includes access to the planetarium and the Equatorial Museum.

Laguna Quilotoa, a blue-green volcanic crater lake, sits in the rugged Andean countryside south of Quito. With this tour, escape the busy streets of Quito for an all-inclusive day in the Andes, and see Quilotoa Lake from two different lookouts on the crater rim with views of Cotopaxi in the distance. En route back to Quito, spend some time craft workshops in Tigua.

See the incredible and unique birdlife of Ecuador with this birding excursion with an experienced guide. Departing in the early morning from Quito City or Mindo town, travel to private reserves and sanctuaries to discover species in their natural habitat. Potential spots include the Schistes geoffroyi, Andigena laminirostris and the Tangara heinei. The necessary equipment including a spotting scope, binoculars and tuned bird calls are included.

For an unparalleled nature experience, take a day tour to Antisana Volcano.  After morning pickup from your hotel, you’ll set off to hike along the Andean slopes with your private guide.  Along the way, you’ll spot exciting species like carunculated caracara puma, and the noteworthy Andean condor. Explore the flora and fauna at your own pace. You’ll dine at a local restaurant for lunch, before being returned to your lodgings.

Escape the city and get back to nature during this memorable day of outdoor adventure. Follow your friendly guide to the hills of Cotopaxi National Park, where you'll look for local wildlife, revel in the biodiversity and encounter active volcanos up close. This hiking and biking experience is perfect for the active traveler.

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.

One of the best Experiences in the Andes Mountains Near to Quito City. Cotopaxi is consider the highest active Volcano in South America. If you are a lover of outdoor activities, this is for you. Horse Riding in the highlands. Hiking to the José Ribas Refuge 4864m (15958ft), a lot of flora and fauna are part of this great adventures.

Don’t let limited time in Ecuador stop you visiting the majestic Quilotoa Lagoon, an emerald crater lake surrounded by mountain landscapes. Reach the natural wonder the easy way on this full-day tour from Quito, ideal for nature lovers. Stop at a traditional craft market before arriving in Quilotoa National Park and opting to hike or ride a mule (own expense) to the rim of the dormant volcano. Lunch and transfers are included.

Explore the rugged surroundings and stunning scenery of Cotopaxi National Park and Cotopaxi Volcano during this full-day trip. Enjoy a short hike into the Limpiopungo Valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-foot (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. If you’re feeling up for it, you’ll continue to the 16,500-foot (5,050-meter) Cotopaxi Glacier. This Cotopaxi day trip also includes national park fees, a guide, bottled water, round-trip hotel transport and an optional trip upgrade with lunch.

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.

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.

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is a biodiverse cloud forest home to hundreds of bird and butterfly species. This full-day private tour includes a butterfly garden visit, a chocolate factory tour, and a cable car ride to waterfalls. Entrance fees and the cable car ride are not included. Enjoy personalized service with a private driver and guide, plus round-trip transport from your Quito hotel.