Top Quito Eco Tours

Relax your weary muscles after days of sightseeing when you book a tour to the volcanic hot springs of Papallacta. Depart from Quito in private transportation and head to the springs that are said to have healing properties by the local Andean community. Enjoy hours of relaxation time in the pools, learn about the facilities from your guide, and admire the surrounding views.

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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.

Experience a private 3-in-1 experience that combines nature, culture and local flavors in one day. Escape the busy streets of Quito with hotel transfers included and enter the lush Mindo Cloud Forest, famous for its biodiversity. Marvel at waterfalls, butterflies and exotic birds, and complement the experience with a visit to a chocolate factory, where you will know the artisan process of one of the most representative products in Ecuador. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy a carefree day, designed to explore at your own pace with an expert guide. • Private 3-in-1 Tour from Quito • Visit to Mindo Cloud Forest • Waterfall, butterfly and bird watching • Use of birdwatching equipment included • Visit to artisan chocolate factory • Personalized attention from a private guide • Comfortable transportation with pick-up and drop-off

Create your perfect adventure on a customizable shared tour of the Mindo Cloud Forest. Possible themes include amateur birding, natural history, nature hikes (all levels offered), and cultural immersion. This excursion is set at your pace, whichever activities and attractions you choose. A set itinerary option visits an orchid reserve, Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Mindo, the equator line, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Quito are included.

Ecuador’s Cotopaxi National Park is a unique area with a diverse ecosystem of fauna and flora. Join this full-day tour from Quito to explore the area around the active volcano and learn about the natural history of the region. You also visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon where you enjoy beautiful views of the volcano and surrounding areas.

Visit one of the most beautiful nouagres in Ecuador, which is the level forest where we will connect with nature and learn about it, visiting unique places with animals and plants that we will not be able to leave without photographing them. Come and be entertained by this adventure where our guides will give you the best of them so that your experience is unique

Discover the various landscapes of Ecuador on a private expedition from Quito. Visit the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Andes Mountains, the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and more over the course of four days. Spend your days relaxing in volcanic hot springs, spotting native wildlife, and participating in outdoor activities during this all-inclusive excursion.

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.

Enjoy a day of wildlife and relaxation on a private tour to Papallacta. After hotel pickup, head to the Papallacta Pass where you’re treated to spectacular views of Antisana Volcano and may see an Andean condor. Follow your guide through the cloud forest at Guango Reserve, a bird-lover’s paradise. Have lunch at the Papallacta Hot Spring Complex, then take free time to soak in the natural waters.

Itamandi EcoLodge offers sustainable travel and ecotourism vacations to one of the most interesting and diverse places in the world: the Amazon Rainforest. It is only a 4-hour drive by car and a short canoe ride away from Quito, situated along the banks of the Arajuno River and 20min. away from Tena. Our eco-friendly destination is the perfect setting for an amazing jungle trip combined with luxury accommodation. Several activities and excursions are available during your stay. Activities include cultural visits to the Kichwa community, where you can enjoy folkloric dances by the local children, educational treks through primary forests, night walks, a visit to the parrot clay lick, bird watching, floating down the Arajuno River on tubes, artisan production of chocolate and more. Across the river, you can find the famous scientific research station, Jatun Sacha. Alternatively, just chill out in the lodge open-air leisure area with pool, full-service bar, and relaxation zone.

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.

Tour the capital city of Quito at your leisure aboard this popular hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy hassle-free double-decker transportation through narrow city streets as you make your way to numerous city attractions and landmarks. Choose to get off at any of the stops and make the most of your time in Quito.

This is a private tour; The Antisana volcano is the fourth highest volcano in Ecuador, and because it is not that famous or touristy we will find a real connection with nature and with our surroundings, the best place where animals still in the wild and not scared of humans like in some other famous volcanoes around, we will be able to watch Cóndors, birds, deers, and spectacled bears, being a vital place of biodiversity studies by different biologists, Vulcanologists, Ornithologists of our history and also is the most essential water supplier for the city of Quito. Certified guidance and local experiences; Feel free to ask! LGBTQ 420 friendly.

Enjoy this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace, the largest Indigenous market in Latin America. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavors. See, too, the famous equator monument and stop in Peguche to visit a waterfall and a local family to learn about local music.

Don’t stress over the logistics of visiting the popular Cotopaxi National Park in Quito, especially if you’ve got limited time in the area. Instead, opt for this full-day excursion—during which everything from transport to lunch is included—and forget about waiting on large tour groups.

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Yanacocha, is located on the northwest flank of Volcán Pichincha at ca. 3200-3400 m above sea level on the northwestern flank of the volcano remained one of the more reliable remaining locations for the Critically Endangered hummingbird, the Black-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis), who has a tiny world range centered on and near Volcán Pichincha, the volcano that towers over Ecuador’s capital city, Quito. In 2005 the puffleg was adopted as the ‘emblematic bird of Quito’ and the reserve declared as a ‘natural patrimonio’ of the city. This forest has provided water for Quito since pre-Columbian times, and today it remains an important source of water to northern Quito and the town of Nono. Key species: Sapayoa, Great Green Macaw, Banded Ground-cuckoo, Long-wattled Umbrellabird, Brown-headed Spider Monkeys.

The Quilotoa Volcano, a of the natural wonders of Ecuador !! This lagoon is located in the crater of this volcano, which is why it has many minerals which make its color changes constantly, on the Quilotoa tour, you will appreciate this wonder, along with the typical indigenous markets, located in areas near the volcano, this depends on the day of the tour, it is an impossible adventure to lose !!

Witness one of mainland Ecuador’s top natural attractions on a private day trip to Quilotoa Lagoon Lake from Quito. Rather than navigating unfamiliar public transport systems, you’ll be able to sit back and relax as someone else transports you through scenic landscapes. Set the pace on this private tour and stop for breaks whenever you need.

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.

Explore the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon Crater, a natural treasure in the Illinizas Ecological Reserve. This tour takes you to enjoy spectacular scenery as you walk along the bottom of the lagoon, and if you prefer, you can return on horseback. Along the way, visit the charming town of Tigua, famous for its pictorial art, and discover a cuy farm, a typical dish of Ecuadorian cuisine. This day trip is perfect for nature and culture lovers looking for an authentic experience in Ecuador. - Discover the majestic crater and lake of Quilotoa - Option to walk or return on horseback through the lagoon - Visit to the artistic village of Tigua and cuyes farm - Transportation included from Quito with a tour of approximately 3 hours

Satisfy your appetite for adventure on a private 3-day tour of the Quilotoa Lagoon and Baños from Quito, designed for lovers of the outdoors. Hike to the emerald-green Quilotoa Lagoon, located within an extinct volcanic crater, pick up souvenirs at the Salasacas Market, and swing into the abyss at Casa Del Arbol. Plus, you’ll have the chance to experience activities such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and horseback riding. Entrance fees, accommodation, select meals, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.