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Alona_G, June 2026
Best day in cloud forest
We had an amazing day in cloud forest with the guide Isra. He was very friendly, kind and knowledgeable about cloud forest, birds and animals there. He was able to call some toucans and spot the birds for us, it was incredible! What a lovely experience, highly recommend!
Elsie_M, June 2026
Fascinating experience
We had an excellent guide, Mauro, who took us to the Teléferico in the morning because the weather was perfect. Others should know that where the cable car ends at 3,000 meters, there is still a hike of another 1,400 meters to the summit. It was well worth the exertion and the views were spectacular. The second stop was Museo di Intañan where a guide taught us all about the equator. We loved it. Our lunch at Calima gave us the opportunity to try some local foods. It was excellent. Mauro was so kind, patient and gracious throughout the day. We would highly recommend him.
Kyle_G, June 2026
A full day of adventure,...
A full day of adventure, with optional add-on's at different stops. The suspension bridge at the first adventure park was a really cool to walk across the valley canyon. The option to take a zip line right over a waterfall was a highlight of the trip for us and we were able to take the cable car back over the canyon which was also a great experience. Pailon del Diablo was one the most impressive waterfalls we've ever seen and you get to get right up close to it.! Overall it was an amazing experience and our guide Carlos was fun and very informative on the area of Banos. Would highly recommend doing the day trip from Quito!
Eric_D, June 2026
Great hike up Cotopaxi
Great tour. Guide was excellent. Quite the excruciating hike up to the base camp...but I made it. Good time but setting in the back row of the van was very uncomfortable. I realize only so much you can do with the roads...would have preferred to take a bit longer and be a tad bit better ride
Julian_H, June 2026
It's a really full day...
It's a really full day full of wonderful experiences. Pato is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and excellent company. The volcanic crater, the birds, the butterflies, the cloud forest and waterfall, the artisan chocolate making, even the lunch spot were all fantastic.
Nicholas_A, May 2026
Wonderful tour
We had a wonderful time seeing all the wonderful things in Quito. Our guide was wonderful and full of knowledge and he spoke English very well. Which was great since we had been in Ecuador for about 12 days and hardly understood anyone. He also took us to an amazing lunch place in the city.
Matthew_J, May 2026
Gracias Miriam
Absolutely awesome experience. I would really recommend that you go to the second hummingbird place ($10 entry), it is hidden away but it is SO worth it.
Our guide Miriam was informative, friendly, funny and relaxed. The pacing and the activities were perfect, enjoyed every moment.
Thanks so much!
Hillary_P, May 2026
Highly recommend!!
We highly recommend this tour company for anyone visiting Quito and Ecuador in general. David was a phenomenal guide who truly went above and beyond to ensure all of our expectations were not only met, but exceeded. Despite having only a short stay in Quito, he helped us see and experience so much while making everything feel relaxed, seamless, and enjoyable.
We enjoyed our first day tour so much that we immediately booked a second full day with the company, this time with his coworker Ximena, who was also an outstanding guide. We traveled up Cotopaxi, took in the spectacular scenery, and even shared a fantastic meal together on the way back. Both guides were knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and spoke excellent English.
We could not be happier with the level of customer service, the thoughtfully tailored itineraries designed to maximize our limited time, and the very reasonable pricing. Every detail was handled smoothly, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy our experience. Highly, highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore Ecuador with knowledgeable and genuinely caring guides.
Carol_S, May 2026
Jorge, our tour guide,...
Jorge, our tour guide, was so amazing. He took us all around Quito the whole day and gave us so much information about the history of Quito. We had such a great time, learned so much, and even tried new things! His food recommendations were top notch.
Sue_P, May 2026
Such a great experience,...
Such a great experience, I would recommend to anyone! Tour guides were knowledgeable and patient with us hiking to base camp. Thank you Dario for telling us about chagras and other cool facts!! They send you a list of recommended things to bring the day before the activity. I didn’t follow this but I’d really bringing a change of clothes for after because your clothes might get sweaty and/or wet from the rain. If you have a thermos a warm sweet drink is recommended to bring on the hike to help w altitude sickness. It’s a full day activity so make sure you don’t have anything planned too early in the evening. There was a gas station stop on the drive to the park, which was good for getting money from the ATM too! And at the stop where we rode the horses there is a local woman who sells cute hats, sweaters and gloves as well as snacks.
Kayla_H, May 2026
Amazing experience!...
Amazing experience! Carlos was a wonderful guide and very accommodating! I loved stopping at the craft shop and got to pick up a unique, locally made piece of art. The lagoon was absolutely stunning and he did a wonderful perimeter hike with us since nobody wanted to go to the bottom of the crater! Definitely the best day trip we did from Quito!
Lynn_D, Dec 2025
Good value
Easy to access & showed up on time. We started our tour mid way thru & got off st every stop to look around & 1 hour was perfect. Drivers were very capable & guides were super friendly. A great way to get around & get your bearings when you arrive in a new city
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As the gateway to one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet, Quito is surrounded by landscapes well worth a trip outside of Ecuador’s bustling capital. As well as taking care of time-consuming logistics, guided Quito day trips let you see the full breadth of Ecuador’s cultural and natural spectrum. Immerse yourself in cloud forests, encircle South America’s most active volcano, step foot on the line that separates the northern hemisphere from the southern, or soak up the otherworldly colors of crater lakes and rainforest wildlife—wherever you go, you're in for a memorable experience.
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