Private Sightseeing Tours in Ecuador

Maximise your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off three of the capital's most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum; then marvel at the views from the Pululahua crater. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

Enhance your experience of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) on a private 3-hour tour from Quito. Alongside a local guide, you'll visit the Intiñan Museum to learn about the discovery of the equator and then straddle the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.

The Cajas National Park is a popular choice for a day trip from Cuenca, but with limited time to spare, you can still take in the highlights on a private half-day tour. Choose to hike around the Toreadora Lagoon and take in the views from the highlands, or enjoy an easy trek through the lowlands at Llaviucu. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

A trip to Ecuador's alpine capital isn't complete without a hike up its highest volcano. Enjoy this flexible day-trip to Cotopaxi National Park and take in some authentic Andean culture along the way. Witness Ecuador's stunning biodiversity first hand and breathe in the fresh (thin) air during scenic hikes suitable for all abilities. 

Take a full day private tour from Quito to the remote Quilotoa Crater Lake and be back in time for dinner. The journey by private transportation is part of the adventure, with impressive views of volcanoes and the highlands. Get to know the the Quilotoa community and listen to local legends.  After your trek around the lagoon, choose from a variety of activities, including kayak and mule rentals (at your own expense).

Maximise your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off three of the capital's most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum; then marvel at the views from the Pululahua crater. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

Spend the day exploring the Ecuadorian Andes' most western volcano on this private tour of Quilotoa. Experience the stunning beauty of this water-filled caldera and navigate the landscapes that surround it. This dormant volcano last erupted 80 years ago following 14,000 years of dormancy.

Journey into the Ecuadorian highlands on this private Papllacta volcano and hot springs tour. Follow your guide to the Andes mountain range, located 1.5 hours from Quito, and check out the thermal volcanic waters around the Papllacta Volcano. Learn about the geological layers from your guide and slip into these healing natural pools that contain sulfates, sodium, calcium and other restorative minerals.

Maximise your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off all of the capital's most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center; admire landmarks such as Plaza de la Independencia, San Francisco Monastery, and the Panecillo; then walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visit the beautiful El Cajas National Park on a private half-day hiking adventure. Discover the beautiful flora and fauna of Ecuador with your informative guide pointing out many specimens during the hike. Reach heights of 3,000 meters while hiking the rugged terrain and observe the native wildlife that live in this region such as wild llamas, tigrillos, and perhaps even a puma.

Discover the lakes, mountains, and forests of the Cajas National Park with a private full-day tour tailor-made for you. Trek through the lowlands, marvel at the views from the Tres Cruces lookout point, and admire natural wonders such as the Toreadora Lagoon, Totoras Lagoon, and Patoquinuas Lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Escape the city for the wild landscapes of the Cotopaxi National Park on this private full-day adventure from Quito. Drive along the spectacular Route of the Volcanoes, hike around Cotopaxi Volcano, then enjoy a thrilling mountain bike ride through the Andes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience the natural wonders of the Cajas National Park and take in the sights of Cuenca on this full-day tour. Explore the Garden of the Virgin of Cajas, Toreadora Lagoon, and Llaviucu Valley, then admire Cuenca landmarks such as the New Cathedral, Cruz del Vado, and Parque de las Flores. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Make the most of the journey from Guayaquil to Cuenca, Ecuador. This full-day one-way trip includes a stop at a cacao farm to see how the main ingredient in chocolate is grown and processed. In Cajas National Park, enjoy a short hike through the high altitude paramo moorland which is an important and scenic watershed.

Straddle two different hemispheres during this half-day visit to the equator at Ecuador's famous 'Mitad del Mundo' with a stop at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. Try out some unique physics experiments demonstrating the influence of the earth's poles at the Intiñan Museum, and see the on-site Ethnographic Museum chronicling the people of Ecuador. You'll also get a chance to admire the beautiful landscape of Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve during a brief stop. This trip includes a guide, Intiñan Museum entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport and optional upgrade for a private tour.

During this tour we will explore the Cajas National Park recognized as World Biosphere. This place gives us spectacular landscapes of the Andean paramo where we can go to one of its most important lagoons known as the Laguna de Llaviuco.

This private full-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador was designed with hikers in mind. Explore trails through primary cloud forest, then continue to Cajas National Park to explore the high altitude paramo landscape and watershed within this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A well-earned lunch of trout from local fish farms is included.

The Equator line and the Pululahua Crater are two of the most visited attractions around Quito. This private half-day tour combines both, with a visit to the Intiñan Equator Museum, followed by a scenic tour of Pululahua. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Enjoy personalized attention and instruction on an 8-hour private fishing charter in Cajas National Park. National Park fees, use of fishing equipment, and round-trip transportation from your Cuenca hotel are included.

With the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano (the second highest active volcano in the world) at its heart, Cotopaxi National Park provides a playground for outdoor adventure south of Quito. With this day trip, explore the park's forests, mountains, lakes, and other ecosystems and your own pace with expertise from your own private naturalist guide.