Quito Half-Day Tour: Equator Line and Pululahua Crater, All Entrances Included

Quito, Ecuador

3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Equator line and the Pululahua Crater are two of the most visited attractions around Quito. This private half-day tour combines both, with a visit to the Intiñan Equator Museum, followed by a scenic tour of Pululahua. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito's Urban Zone is included.

Half-day private Pululahua Crater and Equator line tour from Quito
Visit the Equator Line to see the meeting point of the northern and southern hemispheres
Tour the Intiñan Museum to learn more about Ecuador’s indigenous heritage
Marvel at the Pululahua Crater and its cloud forest
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included
This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Professional driver/guide.
Private transportation from and to your hotel in Quito (urban zone).
Meals as described in the itinerary (1x snack).
Activities as described in the itinerary.
Entrance fee museum.
24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.

Optional tips for the guide.
Additional food and beverages.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel of preference inside the urban area of Quito, outside you will be charged extra.

Itinerary

Your tour begins with pickup from your Quito hotel in time for a morning or afternoon departure (depending on option selected). Traveling by private vehicle, set out on the around 45-minute drive to the Mitad del Mundo – the ‘Middle of the World’ – to see the famous Equator line. While you’re there, visit the Intiñan Museum, where you can pose for photos on the ‘equator line’, learn more about Ecuador’s indigenous people, and watch a demonstration of the Coriolis Effect.

A short drive from the Mitad del Mundo is the Pululahua Crater, one of only two inhabited craters in the world. Here, you’ll have chance to visit the small town and shop for handicrafts and souvenirs, then drive to the top of the crater, a wildlife haven shrouded in cloud forest.

After taking in the views, tuck into a delicious empanada before setting out on the return journey. Return to Quito where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel. Please note, transportation from outside the Urban Zone is available for an additional cost.

Intinan Equator Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mitad Del Mundo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
*Important things to bring: comfortable and light clothing (a jacket just in case), water, sun block, sunglasses and passport.
Not wheelchair accessible
It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have
In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:
Your Hotel in Quito
Near public transportation
Arrival and departure information of international flights
Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp)
For all guests:
Passport numbers

Date of birth
Nationality
Food restrictions
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Medical restrictions
Most travelers can participate
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notifications due to unpredictable circumstances.
If you would like to change activities or restaurants please let us know, the tours are completely customizable.
Insurance is mandatory including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Transportation included is from and to Quito’s hotel, located in the Quito urban Zone. It does not include Valleys, Tababela or hotels close to the airport. The extra charge of $ 40 (for the round trip per group) must be paid directly to the driver.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 18 reviews

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Good Experience but expensive for what was included

Michael_W, Mar 2024

Ivan picked us up promptly to embark on our visit to Intiñan Museum on the Equator Line. We first stopped at the Pululahua Geobiological Reserve where we enjoyed beautiful, sweeping views of the Pululahua crater. We were offered some chocolate cake and coffee that were fine. We then made our way to the Intiñan Museum where we met our museum guide. The museum guide was engaging and provided great information about local indigenous culture and the displayed some interesting effects of the equator with some interactive experiments. I would clarify that despite the photos posted this doesn’t NOT include the more tourist monument on all the souvenirs. While Ivan was welcoming, kind, and provided interesting information, this tour, when compared to others we took on our trip, was quite a bit shorter in duration and significantly more expensive(at the base price from the urban zone). For the same price we had a full day in Mindo city with several activities included in the cost.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Michael, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Ivan provided a prompt and welcoming service for your visit to the Intiñan Museum and Pululahua Geobiological Reserve. It's great to know that the museum guide enriched your visit with engaging information about the local indigenous culture and interactive experiments at the equator. We understand your concerns regarding the tour duration and pricing compared to other experiences you had. We strive to offer unique, high-quality experiences that reflect the care, research, and access to exclusive locations we provide. We'll take your feedback into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings to ensure they represent the best value for our guests. Thank you again for choosing us for your adventure, and we hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future.

Fun morning

Doug_B, Jan 2024

Guillermo was a fun friendly guide, the volcano crater was pretty much covered in fog and mist but made for some cool pics. The equator museum was very interesting. Guillermo took us to a tiny mom and pop place for empanadas and other local food after the museum. Fun morning!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Doug, We appreciate your kind review of your experience during your Quito Half-Day Tour! We hope to see you again for more adventures in our beautiful country!

Crater and Equator Fun

DespinaMaria_M, Dec 2023

Giovany was an excellent and safe driver and very informative as we drove to Pulalahua Crater. At the crater, he told us about the history of the indigenous people who live there and how the volcano is active. He had more info to share as we went to the Intiñian museum, where the equator actually is (confirmed by GPS). Our guide Arnold was also excellent and provided a lot of information in an interesting way and had a good sense of humor. He demonstrated several experiments related to the equator, like the water spinning as it drains, egg balancing, walking a straight line, and pushing up on someone else pushing your hands down. We went back to Giovany after the museum and stopped by Mitad del Mundo for some photos, then headed back to Quito and stopped by an empanada place for a snack. Giovani even helped us practice our Spanish! Overall great excursion… highly recommend!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Maria, On behalf of the Rebecca Adventure Travel Team, we would like to thank you very much for your kind review and feedback. We are so happy you had an amazing experience with us, and we can't wait to welcome you back next year!

Nice day with surprises!

Karen_B, Jun 2023

Had a great time at Puluahua with an incredible view of the crater there. Then Telmo took us to the Museum of the Mitad del Mundo, the highest point on the equator and we got to do some amazing experiments! We had an empanada stop and really enjoyed our day! Telmo was very informative and kind. So glad we took this tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Karen! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time exploring Puluahua and taking in the incredible view of the crater. It's moments like these that make traveling truly special! Visiting the Museum of the Mitad del Mundo, the highest point on the equator is an incredible experience, especially with the chance to participate in amazing experiments. We're delighted that you enjoyed the empanada stop and that it added to your overall enjoyment. Telmo, our guide, is known for his informative and kind nature, and we're glad he made your tour even more memorable. Thank you for choosing us and sharing your positive feedback. We hope to welcome you back for more amazing adventures in the future! Best regards, The Rebecca Adventure Travel Team

Our tour guide was...

Wanda_S, May 2023

Our tour guide was amazing. Went above and beyond to show us the sights and tell us the history of Quito

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Wanda, Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with us and the rest of the Rebecca Adventure Travel team.

Amazing tour, worth the drive

Hiran_M, Mar 2023

Amazing tour guide, both to/from and also at the equator. They were very accomodating of our group, and our preferences. Even stopped by a local food spot and chocolate shop

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Hiran, On behalf of Rebecca Adventure Travel, we thank you for sharing your review with us, it means so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience! We hope to welcome you back to Ecuador one day again soon!

Half day trip to Equator

JEANNE_H, Mar 2023

Traveling out of Quito to the equator with a wonderful Equadorian guide who shared culture and history with us!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Jeanne, Thank you for sharing your experience in Quito with us! It was a pleasure to arrange this for you and we are so glad you enjoyed it!

Fabulous experience!

Jan_H, Mar 2023

The entire tour was fantastic! Kathy, our guide, was very knowledgeable, caring, sweet, helpful, fun, etc. The favorite, of course, was the equator! Really a great experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Jan, On behalf of Rebecca Adventure Travel, we thank you for sharing your review with us, it means so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience! We hope to welcome you back to Ecuador one day again soon!

Great Excursion from Quito

Kristin_M, Feb 2023

Jose was a great tour guide. The trip to the crater and middle of the world was both educational and fun. Would we recommend this excursion and Jose as a tour guide.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hello Kristin, It was great to hear that you enjoyed Quito Tour with us. We really appreciate your review and hope to have you as our guest in a new destination!! Best regards, Karina

A Must and a good start when in Quito

JIAJUN_Z, Jul 2022

Angel Rea is a wonderful guide. Not only having organized the entire tour completely, but also having almost answered all my questions I had as a beginner to Ecuador, through his professional introductions.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re very happy to hear that we met your expectations. Karina & Rebecca Adventure Travel Team

Very fun and being back in a science class!

EKTA_C, Mar 2021

We did this tour with Angel. He was very hospitable and professional. He could converse in English also very well. The experience at the equator was a lot of fun. So many interesting experiments! We couldn’t do Puluhua because of bad weather.