Birding Tour
Marcelo's experience, character, knowledge and passion for birding makes this a fantastic opportunity to see a variety of species in their natural enviroment without having to arrange anything yourselves.
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-sanguinolentus, Anisognathus notabilis, Grallaria flavotincta, Semnornis ramphastinus, Andigena laminirostris, Pteroglossus torquatus erythropygius, Tangara heinei and many many more.
Spotting scope, binoculars and tuned bird calls are included. We can help with where to eat Breakfast and Lunch.
Personalized bird tours with experienced-certified bird guide in English/Spanish, Richard Hernandez
3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños
You will travel with a local guide that will show you the best highlight of the Andes and Baños, on this tour you will learn about our indigenous cultures, you will visit the communities and also you will enjoy the nature and have time for adventure.
We will let you enjoy at any stop so you don´t have to run, remember the most important is to visit this places and don´t miss the stops.
We are ecuadorians and we know our country and we want to share everything with you, so don´t rush and discover the autentic of our country with us.
The order of the itinerary may vary according to operating conditions, however at the end of the tour you will visit the attractions mentioned in the detail.
The order of the days may vary, we will inform you of the final itinerary one day before the tour.
Full Day Baths
If you want something personalized, exclusive and unique, then this option is for you. A tour full of adrenaline, nature and beautiful landscapes. Adventure sports are optional, if that is not for you, you can still enjoy the landscapes. We are ready to show you the best of Baños.
Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience
Discover a different type of experience in Guayaquil that goes beyond a traditional city tour. This private guided experience combines history, nature, culture, cacao heritage, and gastronomy within a single urban journey.
Unlike a standard sightseeing tour, this experience integrates key cultural and natural spaces of the city, including the Historical Park, the Cacao Museum, and historic areas such as Las Peñas and Puerto Santa Ana.
Each location highlights a different aspect of Guayaquil, from its natural environment and historical development to its cacao traditions and local lifestyle.
The experience concludes with a hands on Ecuadorian cooking session featuring traditional seafood dishes and homemade hot chocolate.
This tour offers a complete way to experience Guayaquil through its history, nature, culture, and cuisine in one guided experience.
Quito Food and Cacao Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems
Join us and savor Quito’s culinary treasures like a local!
Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Ecuadorian flavors take center stage. Our carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems in the most beautiful part of Quito, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure.
We prioritize visiting traditional establishments, where you'll get a true taste of authentic Ecuadorian dishes. All the while, you’ll feel completely safe as we walk through secure areas. Engage with the locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community.
The tour includes 6 delicious spots within walking distance: starting with fritada and juice, followed by an empanada with coffee, then a pernil sandwich with juice, and canelazo spirit. We’ll also try Quito sweets and finish with Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate.
We also offer food tours in 8 cities in Europe and 2 in South America, bringing you a delicious experience.
Are you ready for a delicious adventure?
Ascent to Tungurahua Volcano
Ascent to Tungurahua Volcano
Beautiful view of the Llanganates and Snowy National Park of Ecuador from the top.
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Within the Cotopaxi National Park is the active Cotopaxi volcano, an elevation of 5,897 meters above sea level located in the Andes Mountains and an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species.
Mindo Private Day Tour: Hummingbirds, Waterfalls, Jungle ...
Enjoy a fully customized adventure in one of Ecuador’s top nature destinations. Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest, an impressive Biosphere Reserve by Andes that protects orchids, birds, mammals, amphibians, and lush vegetation. This evergreen forest also features waterfalls, rivers, trails, ravines, and archaeological sites. Located just 2 hours from Quito, Mindo offers a peaceful rural atmosphere and a wide range of activities: visit a hummingbird sanctuary, hike to waterfalls, cross the forest by cable car, explore a butterfly garden, discover orchids, enjoy a chocolate tour, go ziplining, or try tubing on the Mindo River. All experiences are customizable to match your interests, creating a personalized itinerary designed just for you.
Day tour to San Cristobal Island with private Land Tour and snorkeling
This tour allows you to get to know the captial of the Galapagos: San Cristobal Island and its beautiful sites in only one day; you will not only get to see tons of sea lions and many sea lions babies, but also many marine birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, tropical fish, sharks and even more sea lions. Moreover, you will get to see beautiful landscapes with crystal clear turquoise water and the iconic Kicker Rock.
This tour is the perfect combination of land and water, as during the snorkel activity you will get to know the abundant wildlife underwater, while three sites (Punta Carola, Tijeretas and La Loberia) allow you to get to the the most beautiful sites, species and landscapes San Cristobal has to offer on land too.
The tour includes a very good lunch menu too and you will be provided with high quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits.
Please note that the only way to get to San Cristobal is by PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT - of course they are safe but on rough sea it can get choppy!
Private Full Day Mindo Tour with Pickup
Our tour will begin early in the morning.
We will make several stops along the way. Our first stop will be in San Tadeo, where we’ll observe different species of hummingbirds, as well as other native birds from the area.
After visiting the hummingbirds, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast in Mindo (optional).
Our next stop will be at the Mindo butterfly sanctuary, where we’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the different species that live there, as well as their life cycle and reproduction.
After this stop, we’ll take a hike through the Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest to the famous waterfalls, which will last approximately an hour and a half. At the waterfalls, you’ll have the option to swim, so it’s a good idea to have your swimsuit ready.
Finally, we’ll visit the chocolate tour, where you’ll learn more about the process of making chocolate from cacao.
On our way back to Quito, if time allows, we’ll make a stop at the Intiñan Museum.
Admission fees are not included.
8 Day Galapagos Adventure in San Cristobal, Santa Cruz & Isabela
This Galapagos Adventure and Muti-sport Tour allows travelers to explore the islands actively. Excursions include exploring, hiking among other activities in 3 different islands in the Galapagos: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela. This trip is also flexible with your budget; you get to choose the hotel class.
Visit to the Interior of the Triplets Volcano Crater
There are three volcanoes located in the warmest and most exuberant part of Isabela Island. We can take you on an unforgettable underground adventure right to the center of the world. Discover the secrets of these volcanoes, their colors and the beauty of their million-year-old petrified lava flow. You will have the opportunity to visit and observe mineral rock formations, domes and tunnels. In the midst of a dense and magical darkness, let yourself be illuminated by the reflection of the minerals when they come into contact with light and let the doors of your imagination open to an unknown underground world, Triplets is an excellent geographical location to see the islands small and large of the Galapagos Islands from a distance such as Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island), Roca and Unión, among others. It is also perfect for seeing Darwin's finches
Quito City Tour - Middle of the World and Teleférico (Cable Car)
We will go to the Old Town which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO because Quito has the biggest Old Town in the World and keep artistic treasures and architectonic jewels.
If you visit the Middle of the World you will be at the imaginary line that divides the continent into the North and South Hemispheres. The Inti Ñan museum is a place where we can do experiments to test that we are on the Equatorial Line.
On the Cable or "Teleférico" we have the main scenic overlook viewpoint of Quito.
Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily
At three hours from Quito we find the Ecological Reserve Los Ilinizas where one of its main attractions is the turquoise lagoon that is located in the crater of Quilotoa, the wonderful landscapes make this tourist attraction an experience that you can not miss if you are in Ecuador.
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
With this day tour you get the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Quilotoa Crater lake, located about 2.5 hours south of Quito this emerald colored lake is one of a kind. You will get the opportunity to visit a local indigenous market and hike down to the lake and even go for a swim if you like!
Full Day Private Tour of Otavalo and its surroundings
Our first stop will be in Cachiviro on the shores of Lake San Pablo, in this place we will taste the traditional and delicious biscuits with cheese accompanied by a good coffee and the best landscape we can imagine next to the Imbabura volcano.
We continue with the visit to the Peguche waterfall, where we will have a walk of approximately one hour through the path that leads us to this attraction.
Finally, we will visit the ponchos market in the city of Otavalo, this place has become a concentration square for the artisan offer of Ecuador, it is recognized as the largest indigenous fair in South America, where more than three thousand artisans offer their products. In this place we will have adequate time to visit every corner and buy the products that we like.
Before returning to Quito we will taste a typical local lunch.
The service is private and all tours are with a tourism professional who is also a certified guide.
Rafting Baños Ecuador level III+ and IV
High Level Rafting
Experience a premier adventure experience with TopSport in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador. Enjoy a guided descent in class III+ and IV rapids in the renowned Rio Negro sector, ideal for thrill seekers with high safety standards.
Details of the experience:
• Holy Water Baths
⏱ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes on the river
• Certified guides with extensive experience
• Full technical equipment and safety kayak
• Photographs and videos included
• Transportation to and from Baños
• Lunch at the end of the activity
We work under safety and quality protocols, ensuring a reliable, organized and memorable experience in one of the best rafting destinations in the country.
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Private Transportation from Airport to Hotel in Quito or vice versa (one way)
Avoid possible delays in your flights or activities in Quito and feel the peace of mind of having booked your private transfer in advance.
Whether you have just arrived in Quito or are about to leave the city, rest assured that you will always arrive on time and safely aboard our comfortable vehicles in the company of our professional and friendly drivers.
This transportation service is totally private for you and your group, so you won't have to worry about additional pickups along the way.
• No fixed time: We adapt to your flight schedule
• Enjoy onboard perks like Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
• Avoid overcrowded buses or high-fare, unsafe taxis and opt instead
for a private transfer instead.
Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation
Andres (the owner) will meet you at your hotel, if your hotel is close to the market we will walk there, if not we will take my comfy SUV. Andres will first take you for a tour in the traditional Central Market and surroundings to hunt for fresh local products that you will use during your cooking class. Then you will head to the restaurant which is located in a beautiful Colonial house in the heart of Old Town Quito. During this tour, you will experience life as a local and will learn how to make 3 traditional dishes, which you can replicate back home. Get ready for a packed day filled with incredible sights, tastes, and smells. And at the end of it all, you will be able to enjoy the delicious meal you cooked. Highly recommended experience!
8-Day Ecuador Multisport Once in a Life Time
Challenge yourself and join this magical adventure in the Ecuadorian mainland, where the largest biodiversity on earth and the richest geography are located along the Equator line. Bike down the slopes of the eastern Andean Mountain Range with great views of Tungurahua active volcano, explore the colorful Andean fields, discover the hidden treasures by climbing up waterfalls in the Amazon rainforest, fight large waves by rafting on the Jatunyacu River, trek to the rim of Cuicocha Crater Lake and soak in Papallacta’s volcanic waters. Experience a fantastic cultural encounter with an indigenous family in the Amazon, learning about their customs, food, knowledge and life-style.
"Unique Experiences"
- Prepare chocolate the ancestral way with a native Kichwa family in the Amazon Rainforest.
- Stay with a Local Family
HUMMINGBIRD EXPEDITION - Searching for the cloud forest jewels.
Wake up with some of the most fabulous views, as the sun rises over the western Andean slopes. Your specialized guide will share their vast knowledge in natural history, birdwatching, culture and photography to make the most of your experience today!
Once you arrive in the unique tropical Andean ecosystem, hummingbirds will take your full attention. You'll visit 3 reserves located at different altitudes. Bird feeders will bring otherwise elusive species to very close distances, allowing you to photograph them and enjoy their unmatched beauty.
You'll be able to watch up to 15 different species of hummingbirds, many of them endemic to this Bio-region, such as the stunning Velvet-purple Cornet, Purple- bibbed Whitetip, Brown Inca, Empress Brillant and Gorgeted Sunangel.
The cloud forest offers an amazing mixed setting from waterfalls and hikes through lush green forests that will allow you to have a day of deep connection with nature.
Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour
Discover two of Ecuador’s most fascinating treasures in a single day. Explore the Churute Ecological Reserve on a guided hike through tropical forest trails in search of howler monkeys, exotic birds, and native wildlife. Learn about the biodiversity of one of the country’s most important protected areas while enjoying beautiful natural landscapes.
Continue your journey at a traditional cacao farm, where you will discover the history and cultural importance of Ecuador’s world-famous cacao. Learn how cacao is grown, harvested, roasted, and transformed into artisanal chocolate using traditional techniques. Taste different chocolate varieties and create your own handmade chocolate while connecting with local traditions and rural life.
Combining wildlife, nature, culture, and authentic chocolate experiences, this full-day tour offers a unique way to discover the natural and cultural heritage of Ecuador.
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
This experience combines 50% cycling and 50% walking, allowing you to explore the nature of the Santa Cruz Highlands in an active and close way.
We will meet in the San Francisco Park of Puerto Ayora, where we will collect bicycles and safety helmets. From there we will take a bus to the area of Los Guayabillos, where we will begin our bicycle tour descending through the rural part of the island.
Along the way we will cross agricultural landscapes and natural forests where you can observe fruit trees, Galapagos coffee plantations and rural life of the island.
Upon arrival at Galapagos Frontier, we will continue the experience with a guided hike through the nature reserve, where you can observe giant turtles in their natural habitat and explore the fascinating lava tunnels formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.
This tour is ideal for those looking for an active experience that combines adventure and nature.