Colonial Quito - A legitimate return to the past to visit the 5 centuries of Quito’s history that, for its architecture and colonial art, was the first city of the world to be declared a World heritage site.

Traveling through the streets and plazas of the historical center and visiting some of its most important churches, which preserve incomparable treasures of Latin America We will visit El Congreso, La Catedral, La Compania, Guapulo, and La Iglesia de San Francisco, built during the XVI and XVII centuries.

Finally, from the top of the hill “El Panecillo” you can observe a splendid panoramic view of the old and modern city that is surrounded by the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes.

Duration: 3 hours

Altitude: 2,810 m / 9,217 ft

Level: easy

Departure: 9 am

Includes: Private or semi private transportation, Bilingual tour guides and- Entrance fees paid to places listed above .

Optional: Lunch of traditional Ecuadorian cuisine

Museums and Galleries of Art - As an independent tour or as and extension to the Colonial Quito Tour, it is worthwhile taking this tour of Museums. We will begin with the visit to the archeological section of the Museum of “Banco Central” whose vast examples show nothing less than 12.000 years of antiquity.

Next we will visit the great painter Oswaldo Guayasamín's work, the famous Ecuadorian artist of the XX century. We will see his legacy through this private museum and the Capilla del Hombre, his posthumous masterpiece.

If it is of interest to you one of these visits can be exchanged for a visit to the City Museum instead, which offers us an excellent view of the customs of the history of Quito.

Duration: 3 hours

Altitude: 2,810 m / 9,217 ft

Level: Easy

Departure: 9 am

Includes: Private transportation, Bilingual tour guides and Entrance fees paid to places listed above

Optional: Lunch of traditional Ecuadorian cuisine

Colonial Quito and Middle of the World - It is a combination of the tour of Colonial Quito and the visit Mitad del Mundo. You will visit the historical center and its most important churches: La Compañia and La Iglesia de San Francisco, later going up to the hill “El Panecillo” for the most beautiful panoramic view of the city.

Then we will visit the place that marks the crossing of the Ecuador where there is attractive plaza “Mitad del Mundo".

This tour is most recommended for your stay in Quito. You can add lunch in an ethnic Ecuadorian restaurant to experience the traditional flavors of The Andes and the Pacific.

Duration: 5 hours

Altitude: 2,810 m / 9,217 ft

Level: Easy

Departure: 9 am

Includes: Private or semi private transportation, Bilingual tour guides and Entrance fees paid to places listed above.

Optional: Lunch- traditional Ecuadorian cuisine

Colonial Hacienda, Roses and Market - We visit the colonial haciendas that are a part of the important history of this country.

We will eat a traditional country breakfast in one of them and observe their old forms of production. Then we will visit Otavalo to go for a walk and bargain in the colorful indigenous market.

Finally we will be able to a travel to a beautiful rose plantation, one of the most well known exportation product of Ecuador.

Duration: 8 hours

Altitude: 2,600 m / 8,530 ft

Level: Easy

Departure: 8 am

Includes: Private transportation , Bilingual tour guides, Breakfast in a Hacienda,  Entrance fees paid to places listed above and Lunch at a Hacienda .

The Traditional market of Otavalo - After a couple of hours enjoying the constantly changing Andean scenery of Ecuador we will arrive at the province of Imbabura  well-known as the region of lakes.

We will visit Otavalo and its famous Indigenous Market, whose multicolored square offers beautiful textile handicrafts made of wool and cotton, native paintings, straw hats, handmade imitation jewelry and other countless curiosities that display the creativity of Ecuador. After shopping we will eat lunch in an Hosteria or in a traditional Colonial Hacienda. In the afternoon we will go to Cotacachi, here you can buy excellent leather goods for very low prices and see the beautiful Cuicocha Lake.

Duration: 8 hours

Altitude: 2,600 m / 8,530 ft

Level: Easy

Departure: 8 am

Includes: Private or semi private transportation, Bilingual tour guides,  Entrance fees paid to places listed above and Lunch at a Hacienda or Hosteria.

The Route of the Condor - An overnight adventure to the Andean highlands. First we will visit the National Park Cotopaxi then, continuing on roads seldom used by traditional tourists, we will reach the Pucará of the Salitre.  We will stay in a Hacienda that awaits for us with hot dinner and a warming fire.

At dawn, we will leave well equipped to ride and to walk for the lower parts of the Volcanoes Rumiñahui and Pasochoa . The activity level is soft or moderate according to your interest.

But it is required to be in adequate physical condition and to be familiar with Ecotourism.

Duration:2 days/1 night

Level: Soft to moderate

Altitude:2,800 m to 4,000 m (9,184 to 12,464 ft)

Departure: Quito 8 AM - Return: Quito

Includes: Private transportation, Bilingual tour guides, Entrance fees paid to places listed above, Horse and team and Lodging in Hacienda with full-board breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mindo Cloud Forest - The cloud forest of Mindo is home to 500 known species of birds.

It is located less than two hours from Quito. If you are fond of bird watching, this place is a must-see destination.

If bird watching is not your passion, it will be after this visit. Flower lovers will be amazed by the wild orchids. We will visit the butterfly and orchid conservatory and a beautiful waterfall of crystal clear water.

This visit is highly recommended for nature experts. City dwellers who are searching for pure air, will find the purest and cleanest.

Duration: 8 hours

Altitude: 1,400 m / 4,593 ft

Level: Easy

Departure: 9 am

Includes: Private transportation, Bilingual tour guides, Entrance fees paid to places listed above and Lunch