Quito Trips

Spend a delightful morning touring the boulevards of Quito, Ecuador's beautiful capital city. Visit the Legislative Palace, Gran Colombia Avenue, the Panecillo—Quito's landmark central hill—and much more.

Journey from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the 19,347-foot (5,897-meter) Cotopaxi volcano that towers above the city. Then visit a nearby hacienda and enjoy lunch at an authentic local restaurant before returning to Quito.

Take to the hills around Quito for an exciting day of mountain biking. Depending on the weather, you'll ride the gentle slopes of Cotopaxi National Park, the Nono-Bellavista route, the Papallacta volcano, or Pichincha volcano.

Enjoy an evening at the world-renowned Jacchigua Ballet, which features over 200 Ecuadoreans performing the indigenous dances of their home country. Transportation is provided by Gray Line.

Located in the sub-tropical region of Ecuador, the Mindo Cloudforest is home to butterflies, hummingbirds, and wild orchids. Explore this unique ecosystem via shuttle, foot, and inner tube!

Calling all water lovers! Explore the aquatic side of the Mindo Cloudforest as you swim through waterfalls, ride down the Mindo River on an inner tube, and then relax in a warm Jacuzzi surrounded by local flora and fauna.

Head to the bustling market at Otavalo, where local residents (also known as Otalaveños) sell handmade arts and crafts. In the village of Peguche, visit an authentic Ecuadorian country house. The tour concludes with a delicious lunch of regional specialties.

After nightfall, Quito is as stunning as ever. Roll through its ancient streets aboard a horse-drawn carriage and see the flickering lights of the world's second-highest capital city from the famous Panecillo Mirador before enjoying dinner at a delicious Ecuadorian restaurant.

Explore the vibrant streets of Quito on this day-long bus tour, which visits local landmarks like the Guapulo Mirador, La Compañia Church, the unparalleled Panecillo Mirador, and the Equatorial Monument, which sits on the border of the southern and northern hemispheres.