Top Quito Nature Walks

Visiting one of the highest active volcanoes in the world is an unforgettable experience. Our tour allows you to explore Cotopaxi National Park safely and comfortably with the support of a local mountain guide who joins the experience inside the park. You will travel by 4x4 vehicle to the José Rivas Refuge, located high on the slopes of the volcano, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and experience walking at high altitude. The tour also includes visits to Limpiopungo Lagoon and the Interpretation Center, where you can learn more about the geology, wildlife, and history of the park. To complete the experience, we suggest a stop at a traditional local restaurant after leaving the park, giving you the chance to enjoy authentic Ecuadorian cuisine while surrounded by the landscapes of the Andes.

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.

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.

What makes this tour special. ✓No other circuit combines so many layers in so little space: colonial history, mixed-race art, popular legends, Andean height, gastronomy and science, all walkable or minutes away. It is not a tour of isolated monuments, but a continuous narrative where each stop explains some of the previous one and prepares the next. That is why Quito is not visited: it is toured, tested and listened to. Besides. ✓Our service offers accompaniment all the time with a Certified Guide with experience in many tourist places of the country, (Costa-Sierra-Oriente/Amazonia) plus for your comfort and security we have private transportation round trip. Personalized attention, English-Spanish language. Above all, the good energy of the guide and the willingness to help you take many photos.

Discover the lush rain forests of Ecuador as you embark on a 4-day excursion to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. The reserve, which is a part of the Amazon Rainforest, is home to a third of all the forest’s existing biodiversity. Join a small group and enjoy several activities throughout the tour such as a rain forest hike, a boat ride, and a visit to an indigenous community.

Take the guesswork out of figuring out ground transportation when you arrive in Quito when you pre-book this airport shuttle. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) holding the company's nameplate. After your group has assembled, head to your shuttle bus and enjoy a swift journey to your accommodation located in Quito’s city center.

Discover Quito’s vibrant history with this private tour of Quito through the heart of the city's Old District. Explore breathtaking landmarks like the San Francisco and La Compañía churches, the grand Basilica, Independence Plaza, and the government palace, all while uncovering the stories that shaped this UNESCO-listed treasure. Enjoy stunning views from Panecillo Hill and seamless round-trip hotel transportation for a truly immersive experience.

Otavalo, steeped in Quechua culture, stands as the quintessential tourist destination in our country, internationally renowned primarily for its indigenous market, but that's not all... Imbabura Province boasts Cuicocha Lake, known as The Lake of the Gods... Peguche Waterfall , famous for its rituals... and the town of Cotacachi... all these experiences you shouldn't miss on your journey in the northern part of Ecuador. This tour may be tiring for you and our guide... but in the end, you'll realize it was worth it.

Ecuador is home to several different climates and places of historical significance. Cover the highlights in just eight days when you book this adventure that begins in Quito. With private tours throughout most of the trip, see the main sights of Quito, including the “Middle of the World” monument, drive along the Avenue of Volcanoes to explore Cotopaxi, and the highlight of the tour is four days exploring the Galapagos Islands.

This adventure tour in Baños combines nature and thrilling activities. It includes visits to the Cascada de la Virgen and Pailón del Diablo waterfalls, both requiring moderate to high fitness levels. You'll also see stunning views of the Pastaza River at Agoyán and panoramic views of Tungurahua Volcano from the Mirador Casa del Árbol, home to the "Swing at the End of the World." Optional activities include zip-lining (for those in good physical condition) or a cable car ride. Ideal for adventure seekers, the tour requires comfortable clothing, suitable footwear, a raincoat, sunscreen, water, and a camera.

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.

This tour offers a unique experience of Quito, blending rich history, impressive architecture, and panoramic views. Visit the Basilica of the National Vow for a 360° view of the city and nearby volcanoes, explore Plaza Grande’s historic monuments, and admire the gold-leaf decorated Compañía de Jesús church. You’ll also visit Plaza de San Francisco, see the Virgin of Quito sculpture, and enjoy Ecuadorian chocolate in Yumbos. At Loma del Panecillo, take in the view with the largest statue in Ecuador, and finish with a visit to the Intiñan Museum at the Middle of the World. A perfect mix of history, culture, and local flavors in one day.

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.

The Rucu Pichincha is located west of the city of Quito, in the western Andes. We will start our tour at 9:30am to enter the cable car and ascend to 4.050msnm. where our route to the summit will begin, during this journey of approximately 3-4 hours we can enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape, its mountains and moors, as well as a panoramic view of the city of Quito. The journey is physically a bit demanding due to the altitude and the ascent that is made from the starting point, it requires suitable shoes for trekking, clothes for the cold (waterproof jacket, buff or scarf, gloves and hat, also a jacket warm), sunscreen. Upon reaching the summit we will enjoy the magnificent view that the place offers, here we will stay a few minutes before starting with the descent. Important: If there is bad weather the tour is cancelled for everyone's safety.

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.

The Quito City Tour you were looking for. Explore the stunning Quito colonial architecture. Visit its charming squares, monumental churches, museums, viewpoint of the Virgen, taste the local cuisine, and listen to stories and legends. Walk through narrow streets surrounded by elegant residences built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. The Plaza Grande with the Independence Monument. The Panecillo; Protective Mother of Quito, The Golden Church. The imposing church and convent of San Francisco de Quito. The charming street of La Ronda, Queen´s arch. Listen to a bilingual guide who tells you that the city was already inhabited more than 9,000 years ago. Quito was the first human settlement in the Andes Mountains. Learn about the legend of the devil who helped an indigenous master build the atrium of San Francisco.

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.

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing outside Quito the easy way with this guided tour. After being picked up from your accommodation in Quito, head to the dazzling Quilotoa Lagoon for a guided trek to the crater of the active volcano. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and check out the workshops of local artisans on your way back to Quito.

Discover two of Ecuador’s most famous natural sites on this 2-in-1 adventure to Cotopaxi volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon. With a small group, drive along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park and take a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon. Then, visit Quilotoa Lagoon, marvel at its changing colors, and choose from activities like hiking or kayaking.

This is the contact with nature that your body has been craving for, this is the magic that your life has desperately been waiting for. Mindo is all you need to be one with the environment and to amaze yourself with landscapes, unique animals, and floral species. This place will refill your mind and body with positive energy and will relieve you from the stress of the city Come with me, let's discover this piece of heaven and all its natural wonders!

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.

Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs at an indigenous market and enjoy gorgeous scenery during this 8-hour trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. This fascinating market features a wealth of hand-made creations produced by local Andean communities, including textiles, leather goods and more. Enjoy sublime views of the Andes Mountains and San Pablo Lake during your drive to the site before hunting for souvenirs. On your way home, you can choose to visit Cotacachi, an artisan town famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake. Your shopping and scenery trip includes a guide, entrance fees, a snack, round-trip hotel transport and an upgrade with lunch.

JUNGLE PACKAGE ALL-INCLUSIVE | DEPARTURE FROM QUITO Beginning from the moment you arrive at Suchipakari Jungle Lodge, our all-inclusive packages allow you make the most of the Napo River and all the natural joys and adventures it offers. All you have to do is choose how long you want the fun to last! All tours are accompanied by professional native guides. At Suchipakari you are able to design your own Jungle tours day by day. An expert local guide will assist you choosing the excursions according to your wishes and interests. Most itineraries in our Amazon Tours include; hikes in the rain forest, canoe trips, night walks, cascade visits, river tubing, visits to the local communities, animal rescue center. For those who are in search for more adrenaline we offer great adventure activities (An extra charge applies.) Cave tours, rafting, kayaking trips up to level V, an Canyoning Waterfall After your Amazon adventure, come back to enjoy tranquillity at your comfortable lodge.