Top Quito Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 4

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.

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.

The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the most picturesque destinations in the Ecuadorian Andes, but many tours only pay a quick visit. This private full-day tour from Quito offers ample time to admire the scenery, trek around the lakeside, or visit the surrounding villages. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Spend an entire day exploring the city of Quito with an expert guide. Learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way through scenic landscapes and urban streets. Visit Teleferico and relax on a picturesque horseback ride to Pichincha Volcano, where you'll find incredible views of Quito.

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.

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.

Stray from the beaten path in order to heighten your chances of spotting some of Latin America’s rarest birdlife on a private wildlife watching and photography tour of Zurloma Reserve—located in the high Andean mountains. This private tour ensures you et undivided attention and discover a side of Ecuador that most visitors miss.

- You have the right to a Professional Bilingual Guide, Breakfast, Lunch, Lodging and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transportation from Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding in the same tour if you decide to return on horseback not included in Quilotoa. - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit Quilotoa Viewpoint - Visit and descent to the Quilotoa Lagoon - Hiking, horseback riding and kayaking in the same tour. - Visit Jose Rivas Refuge 4897 meters - Visit Glaciers of the Volcano 5000 meters - Visit and tour of the Limpiopungo Lagoon - Professionalism and Quality of Service

Discover the enchanting cloud forest of Mindo on this flexible private tour. Begin your day with a hike in the Mindo Nambillo Reserve, a transitional sub-tropical rain forest where diverse ecoregions meet. Cool off in the refreshing waters of the Nambillo Waterfall Sanctuary and visit Alambi Reserve, renowned for hummingbirds. Enjoy optional activities like a canopy zipline, tubing, a butterfly farm, or a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory.

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.

Ecuador has a countless number of landscapes and one of the highlight is the coast region where is settle the biggest Ecuadorian city called Guayaquil with its main port. Besides thanks for is fertile land cuador has been so popular for its cacao beans that is used to make chocolate. Many local haciendas or farm focused on this activity are located where you may learn how the cacao beans are used to prepare artisanal chocolate or delicious desserts.

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.

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

Have an unforgettable two-day adventure just a couple hours from Quito in the Mindo Cloud Forest with all the details taken care of. You and your private group will overnight at charming lodge in Mindo and each day experience adventures including swimming in waterfalls, tubing in the Mindo River, birdwatching for toucans and hummingbirds, and ziplining through mountains and rainforests. Roundtrip transportation from Quito is included for a hassle-free experience.

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).

Are you looking for a 100% private and personalized tour in the city of Quito? 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 is in charge of operating the tours according to the tastes and needs of the tourists. Book your tour!

Take a trip to Ecuador’s highest active volcano on this day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park. With a small group, hike along the volcanic trails and take in the unique biodiversity of the Andes Mountains, including several species of birds. Walk around the Limpopungo Lagoon to see more wildlife and take photographs of the stunning mountain landscapes in the background.

Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, surrounded by green, in a womb like space, the lungs of the planet are calling your name. The Tucan Eco Lodge, is at one of the newest lodges in the reserve. Right on the Cuyabeno river, it is around 30 Kilometers downstream from the entrance of the park In the center of the reserve.

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.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Ecuador when you embark on this 2-day nature tour. Alongside an expert naturalist, explore reserves, cloud forests, and even pre-Inca ruins to observe wildlife. See animals like birds, butterflies, and frogs and learn about endemic plants and fruits. Participate in a “forest bathing” experience and visit places that are often overlooked by tourists.

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.

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.

Our tour will begin early in the morning. We will make several stops along the way. Our first stop will be in San Tadeo, where we’ll observe different species of hummingbirds, as well as other native birds from the area. After visiting the hummingbirds, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast in Mindo (optional). Our next stop will be at the Mindo butterfly sanctuary, where we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the different species that live there, as well as their life cycle and reproduction. After this stop, we’ll take a hike through the Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest to the famous waterfalls, which will last approximately an hour and a half. At the waterfalls, you’ll have the option to swim, so it’s a good idea to have your swimsuit ready. Finally, we’ll visit the chocolate tour, where you’ll learn more about the process of making chocolate from cacao. Flexible Itinerary. Your own private guide and vehicle. Admission fees are not included.

Discover indigenous arts and local markets that you might otherwise miss during this cultural tour of Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha. Well-suited for travelers staying in Quito, escape the city and journey into Ecuador's more rural hillsides as you follow your guide through a selection of the area's key cultural attractions.