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Otavalo Unveiled: A Day Journey Through Time and Tradition!

In the heart of South America, nestled just two hours north of Quito, lies the enigmatic town of Otavalo. It's not just any town; it's a pulsating epicenter of culture, art, and nature. Known far and wide for hosting the continent's most expansive Indian handicraft market, Otavalo is more than just a marketplace. It's a tapestry of vibrant colors, intricate woodwork, and masterful weaving. Beyond…

5.0(66)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 66 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person

Private Mindo Cloud Forest Experience

This private full-day Mindo tour offers two flexible ways to explore the cloud forest based on your interests. The first option focuses on birdwatching and nature, ideal for bird lovers and photographers. The experience begins at a hummingbird garden or general birding spot, with the possibility to continue to more specialized reserves targeting species such as toucans, tanagers, and other native…

4.8(73)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £104.24 per person

Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour

Enjoy the most stunning view of Quito from the best viewpoint of the city, located at 13,000 feet above sea level (4.100 m.), right on top of Pichincha volcano! Gain elevation in short time, at the comfort of a modern cable car, and be escorted by a friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide. Do an exciting and flexible walk around the old town of Quito with all the safety and privacy you need!…

4.8(71)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 71 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £63.87 per person

Private Full Day Experience at Papallacta Hot Springs

This tour is ideal for couples or families, in the thermal baths we can enjoy a unique moment of relaxation amid mountains and beautiful landscapes that we will observe throughout the trip from the beginning of our tour. The Papallacta resort is located near the city of Quito, approximately one and a quarter hours away, on this tour we have two schedules to choose from, early morning at 8am or af…

5.0(58)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £86.87 per person

Baños and Upper Amazon Day Trip

Have lots of fun on this flexible and customizable private day trip from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa, considered one of the most outstanding Ecuadorian highlights, escorted by professional and knowledgeable local tour guides! Have a great taste of the Andes and the Tropical Rainforest on the same day from the comfort of this fabulous private excursion! Enjoy amazing landscapes, towering waterfal…

4.9(59)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £125.58 per person

Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

On this special tour to the Middle of the World you will have the freedom to choose the destination you want to visit. Travel safely with our double-decker bus, a bilingual guide will accompany you on the tour. You can choose the stops you want to visit and the time you want to stay. We visited the main attractions of the Middle of the World: Intiñan Museum, Middle of the World City, Casa Agave.

4.5(83)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 83 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Mindo Cloud Forest tour from Quito:waterfalls hummingbirds and +

Escape to Mindo, a highly biodiverse cloud forest just two hours from Quito. This full-day tour with a private guide-driver offers a perfect itinerary: Fly over the tree canopy on a cable car to access beautiful waterfalls, marvel at hundreds of species in the butterfly garden, and conclude your day with a visit to a chocolate factory that includes an exquisite tasting of fine-aroma cacao

4.8(63)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 63 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £75.54 per person

Quito to Cuenca 4 or 5-Day Tour with Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and Chimborazo

Most tours pack in so many stops that you end up spending half the trip in a car. Ours is different — every destination on this route gets the time it deserves, so you actually experience Ecuador instead of just passing through it. Over 4 or 5 days, travel the legendary Avenue of the Volcanoes from Quito to Cuenca with a private bilingual guide. Hike the slopes of Cotopaxi, stand at the edge of Q…

5.0(50)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 reviews120 hFree cancellation

From £524.98 per person

Quito after-dark street food tour

Enjoy the night time culinary scene of one of the tastiest capitals of Latin America. We've made the perfect route for you to discover our favorite snacks and drinks while admiring the coolest side of Quito's street art. Visit a local gallery and share a drink with the artist while connecting with their ideas.

4.8(60)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 60 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £75.54 per person

Tropical Escape: 3 Days Amazon Rainforest Tour from Quito

Stay at an eco-lodge in a Napo River wildlife reserve near Misahuallí. Enjoy a swimming pool, private river beach with kayaks, a restaurant, and a jungle bar. Included: all meals (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 breakfast), a native guide, boats, life jackets, and rainforest activities. Itinerary Highlights: Day 1: Transfer from Quito to the Amazon. Arrival at the lodge, welcome lunch. Guided jungle hike, r…

4.6(64)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 64 reviews72 hFree cancellation

From £331.49 per person

Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

If you love food, or just want to know the gastronomy of another country, this tour is for you...!! You will get to know the new city, among its parks and buildings, visit restaurants that offer Ecuadorian food, have an explosion of flavors in your mouth, while you learn the history of food and your guide explains funny stories and secret places. ☺️ You can also visit the “Artisanal Market” if yo…

5.0(47)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £30.21 per person

Cotopaxi National Park Hiking & Biking Tour

Enjoy a great day hiking & biking in Cotopaxi National Park. The 45-min walk is challenging but so rewarding, you will have breathtaking views on the park and the volcano! As for the mountain biking activity, be ready to experience o lot of adventure and fun when biking down the volcano and to the Lake Limpiopungo. This tour is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the otherworldly landscapes of the p…

4.7(58)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 58 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £54.39 per person

Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting

Experience it on two wheels! Enjoy the beautiful city of Quito in a sustainable and unique way—don’t waste time in traffic; instead, spend it enjoying a one-of-a-kind experience on a fun, easy, and safe tour that takes you to the city’s most iconic landmarks. We’ll explore the city from its modern district to the historic center—the largest and best-preserved in Latin America—accompanied by a pas…

5.0(43)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 43 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £36.26 per person

Ecuador Birds Tour-Mindo Cloud Forest - by Richard Hernandez

- High Value Birding Experience - Richard Hernandez as your local bird guide FULL BIRDING DAY. We do start early at 05:00AM from Quito city or 06:00AM from Mindo town to see the Andean Cock of the rock bird lek. Just under request at 3:AM from Quito to see the Cephalopterus penduliger (long wattled umbrella bird) Bird sp. like Trochilidae family: Schistes geoffroyi. Rupicola peruvianus-sanguinole…

4.8(50)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £139.74 per person

Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure

Explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback in an unforgettable journey through nature, culture, and adventure in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. This unique tour combines authenticity, safety, and expert guidance all within the park itself, a privilege few tours offer. You’ll ride with two experienced guides: • Your private English-speaking guide, who picks you up in Quito and stays with you…

5.0(42)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £188.84 per person

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

Experience the magic of Quito at night like never before. Discover Quito's Historic Center from a new perspective, while enjoying an unforgettable panoramic view of the city. Make a special 1h30 stop in the heart of Quito and join our expert guides on a walking tour through the iconic Plaza Grande and the mystical Street of the Seven Crosses, where every corner holds a story. Then, take your time…

4.7(51)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 51 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £11.33 per person

Antisana and Condors Watching Day Trip

Visit Antisana Volcano just on a short and interesting drive from Quito. Discover this still unknown natural destination on a day tour, at the fourth highest volcano of Ecuador, watching Andean Condors from a very close distance, unforgettable landscapes and many other exotic creatures, with the most experienced local tour guides, and make your experience in Quito a very fantastic adventure with…

4.9(37)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £120.10 per person

Banos Day Trip from Quito: Waterfalls, Pailón del Diablo & Swing

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Baños Tour, where you'll immerse yourself in the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Ecuador. Begin your journey with the awe-inspiring Manto de la Novia waterfall, and enjoy a thrilling ride on the Tarabita, a cable car offering breathtaking views of the lush canyon and river below. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you discover the Swing at the End o…

4.9(37)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £135.97 per person

Jacchigua Show in Quito

The Best Ecuadorian National Folklore Ballet, Ninety dancers, musicians, technicians and social researchers, put on stage their knowledge and artistic sensibility, a choreographic assembly considered as a "living museum" in the world by making a tour of the cultural manifestations of several Andean regions of Ecuador, in 2 hours with 2,800 kilos of clothing and ethnic elements, live music under t…

4.8(40)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 40 reviews2 h

From £33.99 per person

Private Otavalo Market & Andean Highlands Tour

Imbabura or known as the Lakes Province is absolutely one of the favorite tours on visitor’s trips while in Ecuador. The main attraction is Otavalo Market. It is a massive Saturday crafts market (But there is a market every day too) – one of the biggest of South America! Tons of traditionally-attired Quechua locals take over the streets of the whole town center, selling beautiful artwork, handicr…

5.0(33)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £105 per person

Middle of the World + Pululahua Crater in half-day

Each booking is a new history for Us!!! Start the trip from Quito or the airport, this will depend on where you have chosen your stay. Located 8 miles northwest of Quito city, capital of the Ecuadorian Republic, The Middle of the World or Equator Line is the most visited tourist attraction in the country. Due to its privileged geographical location, it has become a tourist magnet, where visitors…

5.0(33)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews4 h 50 minFree cancellation

From £52.12 per person

Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

This is one of our specialties! Ride a "criollo" horse at the foothills of the Rumiñahui volcano, and learn all about the "Chagra" culture, with the best experienced local tour guides and cowboys. Take some personal challenges at Cotopaxi volcano, considered the second highest active volcano of the world, and one of the most beautiful mountains on this planet!! Make your stay in Quito an unforget…

4.8(37)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £157.87 per person

Antisana Condor Sanctuary & Hummingbird Observatory day trip

Visit a birdwatching premier place. Explore this nature reserve located above 9,843 feet. Admire highest peaks. Contemplate the Andean Condor who is the largest flying bird on earth. Capture with your camera playful hummingbirds like the Shining Sunbeam, Ecuadorean Hillstar, Black-Faced Ibis, Variable Hawk, Many-Striped Canastero, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, Paramo pipit, Tawny Antpitta, Plumbeo…

5.0(30)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £96.69 per person

A local, professional guide to take you ANYWHERE you want!

The day is yours-we can go wherever you want! Share your interests and we’ll handcraft your ideal Ecuadorian adventure—whether it's exploring Quito’s historic center, hiking Cotopaxi, visiting Quilotoa’s crater lake, or chasing waterfalls in Baños. From iconic highlights to hidden gems, we’ll create a flexible, personalized itinerary just for you. Travel like a local with your Ecuadorian guide an…

5.0(29)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £143.52 per person