Day Trips From Quito

The Center of the World, EcuadorIt is located at the San Antonio parish of the canton of Quito, 26 km northwest of the center of Quito. The grounds contain the Monument to the Equator, which highlights the exact location of the Equator and commemorates the eighteenth-century Franco-Spanish Geodesic Mission which fixed its approximate location. The

Explore the Ecuadorian Andes on a full-day guided horseback riding adventure with a certified guide from Quito. Let your private guide tailor your tour according to your skill and experience level, and set out together on a three-hour drive up the slopes of the panoramic Cotopaxi volcano. Menu lunch at a local hacienda inside the

Enjoy magnificent views over 13.000 feet above the city. Explore the Rucu Pichincha Volcano by horse. Discover the highest volcanoes that surround Quito. Duration: 4 hours. Departure: 8:30 am. Included: Private transportation. Certified Spanish / English speaking guide. Admission ticket in the Cable Car of Quito. Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Quito. Guided activity. Horses. Not included:

Private Quito City Tour, historical center. Do you know why Quito´s city should be one on your bucket list for your next vacation? Quito´s city is home to the best-preserved, least-altered historic center in South America. On this tour, you will discover the most important and charming sites of the city and be amazed by

Papallacta. Papallacta is at an altitude of 3,300 meters (10,827 feet) in Napo Province. This small village is located off the Eastern Cordilleras, on the road into the Amazon rainforest from Quito. Several hot springs and spas are located in Papallacta and a spa resort (Termas de Papallacta Spa) which is available for lodging. By

Antisana Volcano! Antisana volcano is a large, glacier-covered stratovolcano. It is located on the eastern margin of the Cordillera Real just one hour from Quito. Antisana is one of the largest volcanoes and highest peaks in Ecuador.The Antisana complex contains 2 generations of volcanic cones, an older volcano cut by calderas and eroded by glaciers,

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Trip Discover Ecuador’s amazing cloud forest. The greatest place for nature and adventure lovers. The best option is nearby Quito for families and friends! This is one of the 7 best day trips from Quito! Your Full-day Trip to MindoGet stunning views of the Andes Mountains as you drive northwest to

Considered one of the most beautiful lagoons of volcanic origin in the world! It is a water-filled caldera, located inside the volcano crater (3.800 m)Get amazed by his emerald-colored waters and surrounding indigenous communities.Interact with an indigenous community and learn about their way of life. Duration:     11 hoursDeparture:   8:00 am Included: Private transportation. Certified

Otavalo Market Ecuador The Otavalo market is the largest market of its kind in all of South America, and well worth a visit! There are vibrant splashes of colors, the noise of vendors yelling out prices, and plenty of soft things to touch. Here, you’ll find tapestries and blankets with guanacos and llamas on them,

Take an enriching class in traditional Ecuadorian cooking class with our local cook. Learn how to prepare authentic Ecuadorian food during a cooking class in Quito. An expert cook will lead you through a local market that overflows with unfamiliar fruits and vegetables, hyperlocal cheeses, and more types of vegetables than you can shake a