Private Gualaceo & Chordeleg craft-making villages tour
Skilled artisans produce beautiful products here. Check out the exquisite textiles (hand-woven shawls and hand-embroidered clothing), jewelry made with unique techniques such as filigree, pottery, straw hats and much more...
Highlights:
• Browse the famous artisan-crafted guitars of San Bartolome
• Check out Chordeleg's famous jewelry and ceramics
• Learn about the Hispanic shawl-making technique called "Ikat" in Gualaceo
• Walk through the colorful market in Gualaceo where you will see locals weaving hats on the streets
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kicker Rock and the Beach
One of the best spots for snorkeling, Kicker Rock or Leon Dormido is an amazing rock formation near San Cristobal Island
Duration: 7 hours
Papallacta Hot Springs & Spa Day Tour from Quito
This activity is designed for visitors who have an off day in Quito, after a tour ending in Quito you can do Termas Papallacta hot springs by Night too.
Enjoy the Termas de Papallacta and Spa are located in the province of Napo, 3,300 meters above sea level, 1 hour from Quito. Surrounded by the Andean Mountains, the volcano Antisana, flora, and wildlife. It offers its visitors activities relaxation services and Spa, hot springs, whirlpools, and Turkish, sport fishing.
Duration: 7–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Papallacta Hot Springs Spa Resort
Depart from Quito in the morning on the road that leads to the Amazon Jungle. After an hour and a half ride, we will make a brief stop at the Papallacta Lagoon, located in the Páramo vegetation, with cold weather but beautiful landscapes. We continue to the hot springs and Touristic Complex of «Termas de Papallacta» where short hikes can be done, where your guide will explain about the richness of this ecosystem called the Cloud Forest, along the trail you can find orchids and colorful birds, later you will have some time so you can soak into the volcanic pools and take some optional treatments at the Spa. Your guide will recommend a place to have lunch and later you will get back to Quito.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Private /Customized Otavalo Day Tour from Quito
Enjoy a day trip to visit the Otavalo market and learn all about the culturally rich indigenous communities. The village is world-famous for its indigenous population, the so-called Otavalo’s, who are famous becuase of their handicrafts or Andean folclor musicians. Admire the Andes scenery, lagoons, culture and the locals.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Papallacta Paradise:Dive into a Day of Shared Serenity & Springs!
Just a heartbeat away from Quito, a mere two-hour journey, lies the enchanting realm of Papallacta Hot Springs. Picture this: You're tracing the footsteps of the legendary Francisco de Orellana, who in 1542 embarked on the Cinnamon trail, not just in pursuit of spices and gold, but destiny itself. And what did he find? The majestic Amazon River. Now, it's your turn to discover. As you immerse yourself in these therapeutic waters, each of varying warmth, let the silhouette of the Antisana volcano serenade your soul. And if the spirit moves you, embrace a rejuvenating hike or indulge in a spa treat that's just waiting to lavish you. Because, my dear, you deserve every golden moment of it!"
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Full-Day Tour in Cotopaxi and Quilotoa from Quito
In this tour we have combined the main attractions of the Ecuadorian Andes. You will visit the second highest volcano in Ecuador and you will be able to walk in the Limpiopungo lagoon to learn about this national park and the species of animals and plants that live there.
Then you will visit the Illinizas reserve where the magical turquoise lagoon is located. Along the way you will be able to enjoy a unique landscape full of color and greenery due to the crops. In Quilotoa you will also learn about our indigenous cultures and visit a naïve style art workshop. The artists paint their life experiences and depict everyday scenes of life in the moor.
This is a perfect combination if you only have one day to visit these two attractions.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Guayaquil city tour with a local - Private Tour
Discover the charm of Guayaquil with us, making your tour a simple yet unforgettable adventure.
Explore the lively side of Guayaquil on our unique tour filled with interesting stories. Enjoy the convenience and safety of private transportation, making your journey comfortable and efficient.
Our friendly guides will share local anecdotes, adding a personal touch to your experience. If you want, customize activities by sending us a message (extra cost).
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Guided Birding Photography Experience
The guide is well known for his ability to spot and identify a wide range of the local birdlife. He uses audio calls to summon them closer and identify them. Powerful scopes and quality binoculars are provided and the guide will help you make use of them to capture impressive and memorable photos of the experience.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Full day Cotopaxi National Park & Rose Farm private
Today’s adventure starts early in the morning when you drive south on the Avenue of Volcanoes. The destination of today is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and a popular highlight of Ecuador: the elegant Cotopaxi (5897 meters).
This impressive, snow-capped volcano stands proudly in the middle of the beautiful national park that wears its name. Upon arrival at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park, your guide explains you about the unique flora and fauna of the area, and about the history of the volcano. Subsequently, you continue to the Limpiopungo Lake (3850 meters), to you enjoy a hike through the stunning paramo landscape where you can see hummingbirds, wild horses, and other animals. All this time, the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano is just a few steps away and on a clear day you can admire him in its full glory. In the afternoon you head back to Quito.
Duration: 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cacao Farm & Chocolate tasting with a visit to Jubones desert
Experience the contrast between the green highlands, dry desert, and the dense tropical area. Discover the flavors, aromas and taste of the Ecuadorian Cacao know as one of the best in the world. You will experience a chocolate tasting as well.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Quito City Tour+Teleferico+Mitad del Mundo with entrances
Enjoy an amazing 360 tour in Quito. Discover Quito in a private and persoalized tour with a certified bilingual guide and private transportation.Walk around its narrow streets visiting the most iconic architectural buildings such as the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, and the Government’s Palace, The Company Church, and San Francisco Plaza. Enjoy stunning views from teleferico of Quito at 13.400 feet
Later, visit the famous Inti Ñan museum on the Mitad del Mundo where you will experiment in your own the phenomena of the Equator Line!
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Full-Day Private Tour from Quito to Otavalo Indian Market
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.
Duration: 10–12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
The ultimate Cocoa farm experience
This tour reveals the mystery on the origin that relies on Ecuadorian chocolate.The highest quality chocolate was born from a rainforest conservation project started in Ecuador in 2007. Through his nonprofit foundation Third Millennium Alliance. The chocolate this soil produces comes from the oldest trees which study traced genetics as far back as 5,300 years according Carbon-14 data and the theobromine found in pods by Francisco Valdez, in one of his archeology researches; these kind of trees were thought extinct until the results from this study were revealed, proving their purity is at 100% Nacional speaking of genotypes. In this tour, we will process our own chocolate from collecting the cocoa beans to making our own chocolate bar, we will visit one of the 14 plantations in Rocafuerte, that produces the highest quality of cocoa beans used for making the most exquisite chocolate bars.
Recommended to cruise travelers.
Duration: 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation
Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove
The reserve is a refuge for many species of fauna, some of them threatened, such as the canclón, a water bird that lives in the lagoon of the same name, and the crocodile of the coast, which has already disappeared in other areas of the coast. Due to the diversity and great extension of aquatic environments that the reserve protects, in the year 1990 it was declared a Ramsar site, an international recognition for wetlands of great importance.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Tour in Quito with market, cable car, Guayasamín museum and chocolate tasting
We invite you to discover and marvel at the colors, flavors and aromas in one of our traditional markets in Quito, in addition to venturing to 4100 meters in the Quito cable car, learn about the life of one of the most famous painters in Ecuador and Latin America and Finally, finish with a tasting of one of the emblematic Ecuadorian products such as fine aroma cocoa.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca
The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Private tour at Cotopaxi and Quilotoa one day include paint class
Visit Quilotoa and Cotopaxi on the same day Cotopaxi, one of the most active volcanoes in South America where you will see part of the famous Andes mountain range. In addition to that, visit Quilotoa, which is another volcano and in its crater this beautiful lagoon, in addition to knowing a little about the Andean culture, its traditions and customs, Tigua, one of the stops will be the place where a local will teach us the famous naive painting technique and we will be able to paint a picture that talks about the wonderful landscapes that we will see in that place.
Duration: 8 hr 20 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Biking Cuenca City Tour
Our tour takes you along riverside trails to enjoy nice views and the charming architecture of El "Barranco". We will also explore Pumapungo (Inca site) and the modern area of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city on this bike tour on the riverside along charming parks.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Transfer Quito to Mindo – SUV or Van (1–6)
A reliable private transfer from Quito or Quito Airport directly to Mindo, with personal coordination before travel, flight monitoring for airport arrivals, a professional driver and a vehicle selected for your group and luggage. The service is private and door to door, with short comfort or scenic stops available by prior arrangement.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Day Trip to Cotopaxi Volcano Adventure
This tour is totally personalized, complete you will also know everything about the attractions on the route with the vast knowledge of our experienced and professional guides. You can also go up to 4800 meters and sometimes there you can be on the glacial of this majestic volcano.
Completely free, you have the right to a delicious typical ice cream of the region that you can only find in this beautiful country. This is an excursion in the Andes region with a cold climate, so we recommend wearing warm clothing such as gloves, a hat, and waterproof clothing.
Duration: 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation
Full Day Amazon Jungle Tour
It is important to follow these exact instructions:
Please be at the meeting point, Hostal Transilvania, at 8:50am, please come inside and let one of the staff know you are waiting to get picked up for the jungle trip.
Itinerary:
1. Approx. 2 and a half hours drive.
2. Walk in the jungle approx 45 minutes, you will be given information about traditional plants, and you'll have a chance to practice the liana(do like tarzan).
3. We will visit Waterfall Hola Vida, which you can swim in.
4. Approx. 15-20 minutes canoe in the river
5. Visit the Indian community, 1.50$ per person. we will practice the "Selvatana", and try some chicha (tipical Indian drink). people from the Indian community will paint your face with warriors motives, we will witness a typical Indian dance.
6. View point where you can see all the jungle around you, and enjoy a big swing.
6. You'll visit a place where you can see the process of making chocolate from cacao beans.
7. Back in Baños approx. on 8pm.
Duration: 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation
Half-Day Rock Climbing in Canton Baños
We will begin the activity on an impressive natural volcanic rock wall (basalt). You’ll start climbing at a low difficulty level, with short breaks, good conversation, and snacks. Then we’ll continue with more challenging attempts, always with the highest safety standards. INCLUDES free entrance to the Boulder Bunker climbing gym.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Skip the Line: The Tortoise Ranch Reserve Admission Ticket
Get your entry Tickets to the Tortoise Reserve in Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora to observe giant tortoises in their natural state. You will also be able to observe many of the Galapagos Bird Species. Take a self-guide walk inside the famous lava Tunnels.
Duration: 2–5 hours