Day Trips in Quito

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.

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.

This popular private tour hits all of Quito's top attractions. Follow your expert local guide through the capital city's historic district, stand on the equator and ride on the highest gondola in South America. This full-day experience is perfect for travelers who want to gain insight and understanding into the history and culture of Quito.

Relax and pamper yourself at the Papallacta Hot Springs (Termas Papallacta SPA) on this full-day trip from Quito. Enjoy the scenery surrounding the complex, in an Andean valley surrounded by jungle, and choose from thermal baths or upgrading to additional spa treatments. Travel with a small group of just 12 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from the guide. Round-trip transportation from Quito included.

Relax and rejuvenate in the mineral-rich waters of Termas Papallacta Spa during this 8-hour day trip from Quito. Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of the cloud forests near Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve during a 1.5-hour walk. Then soothe your aching muscles as you enjoy some pampering with a soak in the thermal pools of Papallacta Hot Springs. This trip to Termas Papallacta Spa, perfect for couples, also includes a guide, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport.

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.

Experience the spectacular scenery of the Ecuadorian Andes on this full-day tour from Quito. Visit the traditional market towns of Saquisili and Pujili; enjoy a thrilling trek around the Quilotoa Crater Lagoon; and explore the indigenous villages of the Tigua community. Lunch is included.

Spend the day outside Quito, exploring the village of Papallacta. During the scenic ride, you'll pass through towns and small villages before ascending to a peak of over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) where you'll be able to catch views of mountains and glaciers. There, take a dip in the village's popular thermal baths.