La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour
Experience a deep sensory connection with the history and spirit of cacao. This immersive tour takes you through the ancestral, artisanal process of cacao: you’ll discover the dried cacao bean, roast it over a traditional clay pan, peel it by hand, and grind it using a stone or mortar—just like in ancient times. The experience culminates in the preparation and tasting of an energizing cacao drink made with honey and spices, all accompanied by live drumming. This journey honors the spirituality, history, and vital force of cacao as "the drink of the gods," awakening body and mind.
Includes:
Introduction to dried cacao and its ancestral uses
Roasting and hand-peeling of cacao beans
Traditional grinding with stone or mortar
Preparation and tasting of ancestral cacao drink
Live music with local drummers
Private Cultural Tour Historical Center of Quito with Transportation
Enjoy an unforgettable tour of the Historic Center of Quito. Our guide will accompany you to tour the most representative squares, palaces and churches, telling the stories, legends and cultural information in a fun and entertaining way!
Get to know Víctor Mideros' masterpiece in the Nuestra Señora de la Merced Church.
Inspire your artistic side by spending the day exploring historical works of art.
By private transportation we will pick you up at the place where you are and at the end of the tour we will drop you off at your starting point.
All this privately and with all security measures!!
6-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition
This 6-day Galápagos expedition is a well-balanced island-hopping journey focused on Isabela and Santa Cruz, combining iconic wildlife encounters with relaxed, active exploration. By staying on the islands rather than cruising, you’ll experience daily life in the Galápagos while maximizing time both on land and in the water.
Highlights include snorkeling through the lava formations and turquoise waters of Los Túneles, a scenic bike ride through Isabela’s wetlands, close encounters with giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands, and a navigable snorkeling trip to Pinzón Island, known for its clear waters, sea lions, and vibrant marine life. Traveling by speedboat and staying in locally owned hotels, this small-group adventure is led by expert naturalist guides and supports local communities—offering a smooth, meaningful way to experience the Galápagos beyond the highlights.
Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos Horseback Riding & Hiking
Embark on an exhilarating 5-hour adventure starting at 800 meters above sea level.
The journey begins with a horseback ride through humid vegetation and agricultural areas, gradually ascending to the summit of the world's third-largest active caldera.
Marvel at the panoramic views of the caldera as you ride alongside it for 5 kilometers. Your experience is enriched by the guidance of a knowledgeable Galapagos naturalist guide, an expert in volcanology, who will provide insights into the geological wonders and history of the volcano.
Upon reaching a scenic viewpoint, you'll delve into the fascinating details of the volcano, followed by a 2-hour hike through the active lava fields. Witness magnificent rock formations and enjoy a stunning view of Isabela's northern sea horse-shaped coastline.
After a picnic lunch, the adventure continues with a 5-kilometer horseback ride back to the starting point. The tour kicks off at 7:30 am, promising an unforgettable experience until 1:30 pm.
10-day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition
This 10-day Galápagos expedition is a complete island-hopping journey that lets you experience the archipelago in depth while staying on its three main inhabited islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal. With a relaxed pace and carefully planned logistics, the route balances iconic highlights with time to truly explore each island, both on land and at sea.
You’ll snorkel the turquoise waters of Los Túneles, hike to the Sierra Negra volcano, walk among giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands, and explore some of the archipelago’s most wildlife-rich sites on navigable day trips to Pinzón Island and Seymour North Island. The journey finishes with an unforgettable marine experience at Kicker Rock, one of the Galápagos’ top snorkeling and diving sites. Traveling by speedboat and staying in locally owned hotels, this small-group expedition is led by expert naturalist guides and supports local communities.
Mindo Cloud-Forest birding and naturalist tour
The tour will allow you to discover the incredible diversity of the Chocó cloud forest. This site was declared a biosphere reserve for its high endemism and fragility. This site hosts different habitats where live species of flora and fauna unique in the world.
During the tour you will be able to:
- Observe and photograph a large number of birds.
- Walk through the cloud forest
- Observe incredible landscapes
- Learn about the nature and culture of the area
Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup
The cooking class begins: we offer you a chef's hat and an apron for preparing the 3 dishes you will cook; which they are typical Ecuadorian recipes: a « Locro Quiteño », an « Encocado » and a Chocolate Soup. These foods have been chosen specifically because the ingredients used can be found worldwide, so you will have the chance to cook these recipes in your own country. You are invited to participate and to become a Chef: you have the possibility to manipulate food, peel, cut, season, mix, beat... During the class, the Chef is accompanying and guiding you, he gives explanations and details about the history of each dish and its origin. After elaborating the 3 courses, you have the pleasure to taste what you own prepared with the Chef in a unique place: in the “patio” of a Colonial House.
Full day private tour to Antisana Ecological Reserve
We are a company specialized in private tours, also in Bike and Roller Tours.
Our tours can be: walking tour, hiking tour, bike tour, roller tour.
We will take you to the most beautiful places and restaurants, you will experience the real life of the zone.
Certified Tour Guides will adapt your tour as your requirements making you have the best experiences in Ecuador.
Antisana is a majestic and mysterious volcano on the western mountain range. It is the nucleus of this protected area in which we find moorlands and western Andean forests. Volcanic activity, glacial processes, and evolution have created amazing scenery along the way and a very diverse wildlife. Mirroring the volcano we find the Mica lagoon, where part of the water of Quito comes from. Aside from the lagoon there are also swamp areas where water collects during rainy season, forming seasonal lagoons such as Santa Lucia or Mauca Machay.
Isla de la Plata Snorkeling Tour – Machalilla National Park
La Isla de la Plata, ubicada dentro del Parque Nacional Machalilla, es uno de los destinos naturales más importantes de Ecuador gracias a su extraordinaria biodiversidad. En esta reserva podrás observar una gran variedad de fauna marina y aves, como piqueros de patas azules y rojas, piqueros de Nazca, aves tropicales y fragatas. Además, es común avistar tortugas carey, delfines y mantarrayas, así como ballenas jorobadas durante la temporada de junio a octubre. Este destino es conocido como el “Mini Galápagos", ya que ofrece la oportunidad de apreciar especies emblemáticas similares a las que habitan en las Islas Galápagos, pero de una forma más accesible.
Private Quito City Tour with Teleférico and Horse Ride in Pichincha Volcano
Get to know this World Heritage UNESCO site on horseback, for a full-day tour riding for almost 3 miles in the Andes, with a great view of Quito surrounded by volcanoes.
Full Day of Adventures in Mindo Area
In this trip we will stop at the best of what Mindo has to offer. Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest when you embark on this full day tour from Quito. Hike into the forest with a our guide and visit a butterfly farm, or an Hummingbird Garden, do a breath taking canopy, see beautiful waterfalls, visit a chocolate factory, and more.
Private Middle of the World tour from Quito
Visit the middle of the world (Ciudad Mitad del Mundo) during this 3-hour tour to the equatorial line from Quito. The grounds contain the Monument of the Equator, which highlights the exact location of the Equator (from which the country takes its name) where you can stand with one foot in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Explore the Intiñan Museum to try to balance an egg on a nail or watch water spin opposite ways. Also, the Intinan Museum offers a look at Ecuador’s culture—from the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands to Amazonian tribes.
6 Days: Quito, Otavalo, Amazon, Tungurahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi...
This is one of our most comprehensive programs for experiencing Ecuador. The tour begins in Quito and travels to Imbabura Province in the northern Andes, renowned for the Otavalo indigenous market and its surroundings.
On Day 2 and Day 3, we will explore the Amazon, immersing ourselves in its culture and encountering wildlife along the Napo River.
Day 4 brings an adventure along the Route of the Waterfalls to the picturesque city of Baños de Agua Santa in Tungurahua Province.
On Day 5, we'll trek around the Quilotoa Lagoon, nestled in the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes.
Day 6 culminates with a visit to Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in Ecuador, standing majestically at 5,890 meters.
We will conclude our tour back in Quito.
TRANSFER IN: This trip includes the transfer from the airport UIO to your hotel/residence in Quito. Just coordinate with our travel agents.
Andes & Amazon, the Triangle Route 5 Days / 4 Nights (PRIVATE Trip from Quito)
This tour based in 5 days allows to visit the second highest Volcano in Ecuador, Cotopaxi an active volcano based just 2 hours from Quito, Baños de Agua Santa with different adrenaline activities, from soaking in thermal springs and admiring waterfalls but the Amazon could become the highlight of this trip with so much to offer such as hikes in the rain forest, canoe trips, night walks, cascade visits, river tubing, visits to the local communities and much more.
Otavalo Marketplace and Cotacachi Town from Quito
A full-day trip from Quito to Otavalo city, passing through some of the most important towns in the northern Ecuadorian sierra. Witness the most beautiful landscapes of the highlands and have a taste of its delicacies on the way to Otavalo. Take some time to shop in the market (only on Saturdays) and then head to Cotacachi valley. Includes lunch.
Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!
Save your time from lining up to pay for your entry ticket, purchase ahead of time and then pick up your ticket from CarpeDM Adventures Office located on Venezuela N11-139 y Carchi on the exterior side of the building. Just let us know what time more or less you will arrive at our offices and we'll be ready.
Visiting the Basilica Voto Nacional Observation Towers in Quito is an experience that promises awe-inspiring views and a deep connection to Ecuador's rich cultural heritage. As you embark on this journey, you'll find yourself immersed in a world of architectural marvels and natural beauty.
Full-Day Private Birding Tour in La Paz Refuge & Hummingbirds
With 1690 registered bird species of which 124 are hummingbirds Ecuador is a paradise for nature lovers, exotic birds, and birdwatching. Discover rock birds, antpittas, toucans, woodpeckers, lek and many other species in your own cloud forest near Mindo in the Andes. So prepare your list of birds, your binoculars and your camera that you will have an unforgettable experience.
Chimborazo Volcano Tour from Quito – Closest Point to the Sun
This Tour to the Chimborazo Volcano, one of the highest mountains in Ecuador, you cannot miss because it is full of typical Andean natural landscapes of the Andes, Summer is the best time to climb the Chimborazo Volcano.
It is considered the furthest point on Earth with 6,263 meters above sea level (20.548 ft) and 6,384 km.
It has two refuges: the Hermanos Carrel refuge at 4845 m.a.s.l (15895 ft) and the Whymper refuge at 5042 m.a.s.l (16541 ft.)
Chimborazo is called the King of the Ecuadorian Andes, surpassing all volcanoes and hills. The enormous massif extends from east to west and its upper part is covered by glaciers, which are a source of water for the nearby populations.
The fauna is represented mainly by llamas, vicuñas, small rabbits, wild horses, marsupial mice, paramo wolves, quindes, curiquingues, pigs, and condors.
Mindo Cloud Forest - Private tour from Quito - Nature, Waterfalls and Chocolate
Private Full-Day Nature Tour to the Mindo Cloudforest
Tour Highlights:
- Spot hummingbirds, butterflies, and orchids at the Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary
- Go chocolate tasting and learn how it is made at the Chocolate Museum.
- Jump aboard a cable-car for an exciting ride and beautiful views above the cloud forest (cable car ticket not included)
- Trek to the beautiful waterfalls in Mindo where you can take a quick dip.
Itinerary:
- 8:00 am - pick-up from your hotel
- 10:30 am - Arrival to Mindo
- Butterfly and Hummingbird Sanctuary visit
- Lunch (not included)
- Chocolate Museum visit
- Waterfall trek (optional)
- Cable Car to Canopy (optional)
- Coffee at my favorite coffee house (optional)
- Return to Quito with optional ice-cream stop (optional)
- Additional activities like canyoning, zipline, tubing, etc (not included)
Guided tour Cotopaxi with transport from Baths to Quito
Optimize your return with our Baños to Quito transport on a guided tour of Cotopaxi National Park; explore the second highest active volcano in the world, walk to the José Rivas Refuge 4864 meters above sea level. (15,985 feet) and enjoy a comfortable and efficient experience among spectacular Andean landscapes.
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.
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 the general direction and production of Rafael Camino Collantes. Declared cultural heritage alive.
Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park - All included from Quito
Enjoy a day trip to Cotopaxi Volcano located inside the National Park. Admire the beautiful Andes Mountains and enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Besides enjoying the beauty of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world (5,897 meters)
Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil
From the city of Guayaquil we will go to Puerto el Morro where a boat awaits us that will take us on an unforgettable tour around the mangroves. This site is considered a protected area and also a natural refuge for hundreds of Herons and Birds. This experience is combined with Observation of the bottlenose dolphins These marine mammals have the habit of accompanying or escorting the boats that make their journeys along these channels. The most convenient time to observe them is at mid-tide and, less frequently, at low tide."Surely these cute little animals are at the center of attention of this beautiful place. Then we will visit a cocoa farm, where we can see the industrial and artisanal processes of making chocolate in Ecuador. We will also learn about the crops and varieties of cocoa plans, and we will taste a delicious typical lunch based on products that we will obtain from the farm to prepare our food. "