Top Quito Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 3

After your guide collects you from your hotel, set off an adventure around the city.  First, ascend to Quito’s famous viewpoint in a cable car. From 4,100 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, you’ll see the city in all its splendor. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and stop to visit major attractions like the Presidential Palace, La Ronda, and the Cathedral.

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

Embark on an exciting journey through the Andean Eastern Slopes, delving into diverse ecosystems from high-altitude paramo to lush mountain rainforests. Exploring the local landscape with a private guide means you have someone to explain the local flora and fauna, and if you’re lucky, you might even get to spot Andean bears or hummingbirds along the way.

Get off the beaten track on this 3-day tour to the Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lagoon, and Baños de Agua Santa, a town considered the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Though this tour is packed with adventures such a downhill hike and mule ride, it also includes all of the comforts and amenities you need for a comfortable trip, including accommodation, entrance fees, transportation, and most meals.

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.

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.

Nature lovers will relish in the opportunity to roam through the landscape of this extinct volcano, and discover all the geological wonder hiding along the Ruco Pichincha on this guided hike. Escape the rushed pace of city life. Instead, relax and enjoy the journey to the top. Upon arrival admire incredible views out over the nearby city and the reward of visiting the home of paranormal spirits.

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!

Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo during this full-day trip from Quito. This unique ecological area is known for having one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on earth, including numerous exotic species of birds. During your excursion, stop by the Hummingbird Garden and walk into the forest to admire the beauty of this natural reserve before proceeding to Mindo. Choose from among a range of optional activities (at your own expense), including a visit to a chocolate factory, an orchid garden tour, ziplining, a bird-watching trip with a local expert, and much more.

Venture out of the city to experience some of Ecuador's outstanding biodiversity. Along the way, stop off at the middle of the world to tour the Intiñan Museum and learn some fascinating tidbits about being on the Equator. Proceed to a hummingbird sanctuary and orchid reserve to take in the surrounding Andean landscape while hiking through a cloud forest.

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.

With the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano (the second highest active volcano in the world) at its heart, Cotopaxi National Park provides a playground for outdoor adventure south of Quito. With this day trip, explore the park’s forests, mountains, lakes, and other ecosystems and your own pace with expertise from your own private naturalist guide.

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.

Explore the incredible landscapes and nature of Ecuador with this excursion to the Quilotoa Lagoon. Located just outside the capital city of Quito, pass through historic towns such as Tambillo and indigenous communities, such as Tigua, on your journey. Upon arrival at the lagoon, learn about the ancient volcanic eruptions that caused its formation, before kayaking on the smooth water and riding a mule.

Take a break from sightseeing in order to relax mind, body, and soul on a day trip to Termas de Papallacta Spa from Quito. A serene experience ideal for tired travelers, this tour covers the thermal springs of Termas de Papallacta Spa. Spend ample time soaking in the steaming waters of the pools, created by volcanic activity and natural heat. Refreshments and entrance fees are included.

Highly trained staff Certified guide. Transportation in excellent condition. Varied menu. Menu for vegetarians and vegans.

Spend the day exploring the stunning natural landscapes of Ecuador on this full-day Quilotoa Lake hiking tour from Quito. Your expert guide will lead you through tropical forests to one of the area's most beautiful lagoons. Make stops at a quiet village and local markets as part of this incredible day away from the city.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and spend a day immersed in Ecuador's natural landscapes on this full-day tour to Quilotoa Lake. Join a small group and head to the turquoise waters of the volcanic crater. Hike down to the waters, where you have free time to explore the area. End your day with a visit to an artisan workshop in Tigua and the Toachi River Canyon.

Experience the Amazon in a truly authentic way at our Eco-lodge, located within a traditional Kichwa community along the Napo River. For decades, this community has protected the surrounding rainforest, preserving one of the most pristine and biodiverse areas in Ecuador. Explore lush jungle trails and discover incredible wildlife and plant species in their natural habitat. Thanks to the excellent conservation of this forest, sightings of unique Amazon species are frequent, making every visit a rewarding experience for nature lovers. More than just a stay, this is a cultural journey—learn directly from the local community, their traditions, and their deep connection to the forest. Recognized as one of the top eco-lodge experiences in the upper Napo region, this is the perfect destination for travelers seeking nature, culture, and responsible tourism in the heart of the Amazon.

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.

The country of Ecuador takes its name from the line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres. Take a tour of the Middle of the World complex on a private excursion and set foot in both hemispheres. Explore the Museum of Intinan to learn about equatorial science and the indigenous cultures of Ecuador. Finally, stop at Alambi in the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve and admire the various bird species.

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.

At 2 hours from Quito is Mindo a locality with a subtropical climate that relaxes us on arrival, for the flora and fauna that surrounds it, above all it is famous for the large number of hummingbirds that we can find. Here we will know the elaboration of artisanal chocolate in Yumbos Chocolate.

Experience the rugged nature and biodiversity of Ecuador on a day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park. Alongside a private guide, visit the active volcano that is home to a number of species including pumas, condors, and Andean foxes. Then, stop at a colonial hacienda that's been built over ancient Incan ruins where you can enjoy a delicious lunch inside a preserved Inca temple.