Day Trips & Excursions in Ecuador

Hike to the spectacular Quilotao Lagoon on a full-day, guided hiking trip from Quito that includes transport, a market visit, and lunch at a local restaurant. You'll encounter vibrant Andean cultures, trek into a collapsed volcanic caldera, and visit a mountain village known for traditional artwork. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people for personal service from the guides.

Combine the best of Ecuador on this one-day National Park of Cotopaxi Day Trip from Quito. Spend a full day with a local guide as you experience the nature, markets and history of this breathtaking country. Enjoy the stunning scenery, check out Cotopaxi, Ecuador's famed active volcano, and stop at the Limpiopungo Lagoon before heading back to Quito.

Discover the vibrant flora and fauna of Isabela and Las Tintoreras on a 3-hour group tour. Morning pickup from your hotel spares you the stress of getting to the dock in time for departure. Once aboard the boat, enjoy a water tour of the bay, then head onwards to Las Tintoreras. Live commentary from your guide enhances the sightings of blue footed boobies, sea turtles, iguanas, and more.

Hop aboard Quito's only double-decker bus and make your way to Mitad del Mundo for this 7-hour tour of the equator. You'll stop at Pululahua for stunning crater views, and enjoy VIP access to the Middle of the World Monument, where you can straddle two hemispheres. This tour runs daily and includes a private bilingual guide.