Quito & Middle of the World Private Day Trip
Quito takes its role at the center of the world very seriously with an Old Town in the south of the city is also known as the Centro Historico or Colonial Quito. . In a compact area you will find many ornate churches, attractive streets full of fine examples of colonial houses and squares. Regarding Mitad del Mundo, which is the real center of the equator situated around 20km north of the capital, who wouldn't like to have a picture while standing with each leg on a different hemisphere?
Duration: 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cotopaxi Volcano Quest!
More than a decade of Excellence on TripAdvisor! Dive into the adventure of a lifetime with CarpeDM Adventures as you ascend one of the world's towering titans - an active volcano soaring to a staggering 5,897 meters! And for those seeking seamless journeys, we've got you covered. Ready to embark? Reach out to us on WhatsApp at +593.98.534.1575 and let the adventure begin!
• 7.20 am Just outside our CarpeDM Operations / Go F.A.R Office
• 7.30 am Hilton Colon Hotel
• 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park - stop off to pick up snacks / breakfast on the way.
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Centre: The guide will give an explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals.
• 10:30 4600m car park, begin the hike up to the Basecamp
• 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m.
• 13:00 Reach Glacier 5,000m. depends on conditions
• 14:00 Arrive at Limpiopungo lake.
• 15:00 Eat lunch - Included at traditional local Restaurant
• 16:00 Return to Quito
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Tour from Quito to Papallacta Hot Springs + ticket Included
Hot springs, mountain scenery and pure nature complemented by a luxury SPA.
Only in Papallacta! 2 hours from Quito in the heights of the Andes and its forests that are of a diverse fauna and flora, we can find hot springs that spring from the heart of the mountain in a luxury resort for your greatest delight. This tour has it all, private transportation, certified guide, hiking the forest trails and entrance to the pools of Termas de Papallacta.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Lobos Island and Ochoa Beach Day Tour: Snorkeling & Wildlife
This tour offers a unique experience of Lobos Island, from a pick-up at your hotel in San Cristobal to a 45-minute speedboat ride with stunning views of the Galapagos archipelago. The tour offers snorkeling in crystal-clear waters surrounded by various marine life and exploration of the stunning scenery and playful sea lions of Lobos Island. Additionally, guests can enjoy a hike, relaxation, or swimming, accompanied by a naturalist guide for an hour, making this a unique and memorable experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Mindo Cloud Forest Experience THE CUSTOMIZELY ONE from Quito
We departure from Quito 7:00 am heading to the occident side of the city. We will have a busy day with some physical exercise & hiking.
Our first stop will be at a hummingbirds sanctuary good experience and close view to tons of types of hummingbirds.
Second stop: Alternative traditional breakfast
Our next stop: MINDO! our main cloud forest city. Once there we will head straight to the Cable car (Tarabita) to cross with amazing views of this cloud forest. Once in the other side, we will have a 40 minutes hiking to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall. Place where you will be able to swim and fresh up from the hiking trail. So bring a bathing suit and towel if interested.
After this, we can choose one alternative option, butterflies sanctuary or chocolate factory, Zipline (Tickets not included)
To take advantage of the day we highly recommend the breakfast or bringing a box lunch to avoid missing time in the activities.
After this we will start the way back to Quito
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Enjoy The Beauty Of The Birds Of The Northwest
You will visit special bird protected areas where can watch unique species so closed and take good photos, also you can help local communities and preserve natural areas with your visit.
Duration: 16 hours
- Private tour
Private Tour: Fishermen and Pacoche Humid Forest Walking Tour
Visit the fish-market, the motor of the local economy of Manta. Discover the universe of the humid tropical forest with its howler monkeys in Pacoche (natural reserve). Learn about the Ecuadorian revolution and buy the famous Montecristi Hat and local handcrafts in Montecristi.
Duration: 6 hours
- Private tour
Horseback Ride & Hike in Cotopaxi Volcano Day Trip from Quito
Enjoy a thrilling horseback riding experience in the Cotopaxi National Park and have a spectacular view of the Andes Mountains. Our guide will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. to go to "El Pedregal", located in the Southeast of Quito, among the Rumiñahui, Pasochoa, Sincholagua, and Cotopaxi volcanoes! Once you arrive at a traditional hacienda of the Andes, and get a "canelazo" as a welcome drink, you have the opportunity to wear typical costumes of the Ecuadorian Chagra. This full-day tour from Quito includes a 2-hour horseback adventure and explores the most iconic volcano of Ecuador.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Mindo Coffee and Cacao Tasting Experience from Quito
Start your morning while observing a variety of exceptional hummingbirds on our stop at the hummingbird viewpoint, and enjoy the scenery of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest.
Visit a family-owned coffee plantation where we will reveal all its coffee-making secrets, and you will have another flavorful tasting of an awarded specialty coffee.
We will head to Mindo, a beautiful town located in the cloud forest, where you'll become a cacao expert on your visit to the cacao workshop. Ever had a 100% pure chocolate?
Our guide will explain to you the fascinating process of chocolate making, from the cacao bean on the tree to everyone’s favorite sweet, followed by a delicious chocolate tasting.
This is an eye-opening experience to see where these products come from!
Duration: 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Tour from Guayaquil to Churute Ecological Reserve
The minute you step out of your Guayaquil Hotel, get ready for a mesmerizing journey. This trip commences with a tranquilizing canoe ride and an adventurous hike through the tropical rainforest.
Also, get prepared to be jolted by encountering the howler monkeys in the middle of the natural habitat
in the pristine tropical forest. If you plan the tour during the rainy season, you will be delighted to see a small waterfall on the southeast slope of the hill, which can be easily reached in a 2-hour hike.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Galapagos & Machu Picchu from MANTA PORT CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL
This is a carefully crafted, exclusive tour created especially for cruise travellers arriving at Manta Port, offering the once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit both Galapagos and Machu Picchu — two of the world’s most iconic destinations — in one seamless journey. Unlike standard cruise ship excursions, our tour offers the same high-quality experience at a more competitive price, often with smaller groups, personalised service, and top-tier accommodation.
We handle all logistics, including flights, transfers, expert guides, and tailored itineraries, ensuring a stress-free adventure from port to port, fully aligned with your cruise schedule. You’ll enjoy the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands and the mystical beauty of Machu Picchu, all in a programme that rivals the cruise line’s own excursions — but with better value and enhanced personal attention. A truly unforgettable experience designed with discerning travellers in mind.
Duration: 7 days
- Free cancellation
Galapagos 5-Day Island Hopping in Santa Cruz
The 5-day program you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can choose from tourist to luxury Class hotels. Transportation, accommodation in double or single rooms, some meals included (Ecuadorian menu), and a bilingual naturalist guide, who will accompany you during the tours. If you are a single traveler it is possible to join the group tour and to stay in a private room upon a single charge. The highlights of this program are: in Santa Cruz
, El Chato, Twin Craters, Tortuga Bay, Cracks, Charles Darwin Station and uninhabited island ( North Seymour or Pinzon or South Plazas or Floreana)
Duration: 5 days
The Galapagos Penguin Route 7 Day Tour
Great tour, Galápagos Natural Life direct tour operator designed this tour to know the better places to see wildlife in Galápagos Island, 7 days with 4 islands, you Will see the most representative animals in Galápagos islands as Giant tortoises, blue-footed booby, penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, corral sharks, flamingos, darwin finches and more, we included in our Budget tourist class accommodation but you can ask for upgrade to superior or first class accommodation, we can open new departures any day with minimum one passenger, our rates don't include galapagos flight
Duration: 7 days
5-Day All-Inclusive Galapagos: Isabela and Santa Cruz Island
This Galapagos land-based tour visits 2 islands in 5 days and focuses in Isabela Island. Stay at comfortable hotels and travel with guided excursions to various sites in Galapagos. This all-inclusive tour (hotels, meals, transportation and guided excursions are contemplated in the price) will take you through the most amazing spots in the islands, from the awesome moon-like volcanic landscape of Sierra Negra to the home of Giant Tortoises in the Highlands of Santa Cruz. Tour ends and starts in Baltra Airport.
Duration: 5 days
6 Days Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
This tour is perfect if you want to have an incredible and active experience in Galapagos.
Here you will visit different spots that you won´t find them in other places such as, tortuga bay, tintoreras and wetlands so, Join the adventure!
In this programs of 6 days you will explore two island like Santa Cruz and Isabela, in all this program you will do activities like snorkeling, hiking, birdwatching and swiming.
Taking time in explore this magic world
Duration: 6 days
7-Day The Best of Ecuador
Discover the secrets of the Ecuadorian Andes and cloud forest regions with a full-immersion in the cultural and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the countries with the biggest biodiversity in the world.
Enjoy waterfalls, butterflies, bird watching and chocolate making in the tropical paradise of Mindo, then take a spectacular drive through the cloud forest to reach the coffee valley of Intag, where you will visit a coffee plantation. Back to the highlands, visit Cuicocha crater-lake, the world-famous indigenous market of Otavalo and then live an unique experience sharing an organic lunch prepared side by side with local people in the very heart of the Andes.
"Unique Experiences:"
Organic cooking lesson with traditional fresh ingredients, side by side with local people in the heart of the Andes
Take a scenic drive in the valley of Intag and taste the organic fair-trade coffee produced in the area
Duration: 7 days
3-Day Private Cotopaxi, Quilotoa & Baños Tour
Calling all outdoor adventurers, this 3 -day tour from Quito covers the Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lagoon and Baños, the adventure capital of Ecuador. Travel along the Avenue of Volcanoes, Stop to visit one of the most amazing volcanoes in Andes, Cotopaxi (5897 meters) Ride through indigenous craft villages on a mule, and hike downhill to the Quilotoa Lagoon. Plus, you’ll visit the Agoyan Pailón del Diablo, Manto de la Novia waterfalls and Casa del Árbol in Baños. One night standard or premium accommodation, select meals, entrance fees, and transport from Quito are included.
Duration: 3 days
- Private tour
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour Isabela and Snorkeling
Enjoy 8 days on the Galapagos Islands with all the comfort of your hotels, tours and transfers organized. With this 8 day Galapagos Islands Budget tour, you will visit two islands; Santa Cruz and Isabela. This program includes a great mix of activities including snorkeling, hiking and even some kayaking. You can also take a look at our other Galapagos Island Hopping Budget Tours if you are looking for a shorter trip to the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy your Galapagos holiday with us!
Duration: 8 days
5-Day Galapagos Land Tour exploring San Cristobal & Santa Cruz
This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife of both the San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz Islands. From the sea lion colonies of San Cristóbal to the Charles Darwin Research Station of Santa Cruz, you'll witness the diverse ecosystems that make the Galápagos renowned worldwide.
Duration: 5 days
- Private tour
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour- 10 Days
Journey through the Inca heartland of Peru to uncover the legendary Machu Picchu, a timeless wonder in the Andes.
Then, step into nature’s masterpiece — the Galápagos Islands, home to giant tortoises, sea lions, and pristine landscapes.
This 10-day adventure seamlessly blends ancient history with vibrant wildlife. A voyage of discovery, contrast, and pure natural beauty awaits.
Duration: 10 days
4-Day Adventure in Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños & Devil's Nose Train
Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Ecuador’s Andes, where dramatic landscapes and rich culture await at every turn. Begin with a visit to Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, and walk along the shores of the serene Limpiopungo Lagoon. Continue to the awe-inspiring Quilotoa Crater Lake, where you’ll hike along its turquoise rim and connect with local indigenous communities for an authentic cultural experience.
Next, explore Baños de Agua Santa, a vibrant town known for its waterfalls, adventure sports, and famous “Swing at the End of the World.” Finally, board the legendary Devil’s Nose Train, an engineering marvel that descends through zigzag tracks carved into the Andes. This adventure combines natural wonders, Andean traditions, and unforgettable experiences—perfect for curious travelers seeking the best of Ecuador in just four days.
Duration: 4 days
- Private tour
7 Days Tour in Quito and Santa Cruz/Galapagos - Best of Ecuador
Learning about the culture,traditions of Quito and also have a close encounter with the faune of Galapagos was never easier, with this package you will go to some of the "must go" places in Ecuador like the Middle of the world, The Historical Center in Quito, the Charles Darwin Station, " Las grietas" or the Charles Darwin Station in Santa Cruz
Duration: 7 days
Private Tour: Mitad del Mundo Museum, Pululahua Crater & Quito´s TelefériQo
The two main tourist attractions in Quito—go up on one of the highest cable cars in the world and visit the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Travel to visit the Pululahua Crater, Intiñan Museum and the Middle of the World complex with your professional guide. Also, enjoy a panoramic views of Quito's beautiful valleys, and snow-capped mountains when you visit Teleferico.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
4-Day Santa Cruz Galapagos and Wildlife Adventure
Discover the magic of nature on Santa Cruz Island and its surroundings! If you love wildlife and adventure, this is the perfect place for you.
These charming marine residents are not only a natural wonder, but also an unforgettable tourist experience.
Come and experience a marine adventure that combines beauty, fun and conservation in the Galapagos Islands!
Duration: 4 days