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Are you looking for a day trip close by Quito? Do you have a stopover at Quito´s airport for few hours and you don´t know what to do? Experience the beauty of Pifo area located just 50 minutes from Quito or 25 from the main airport. This visit allows to visit a rosefarm and enjoy a unique experience on a horse. Explore arcaded pathways, hidden places with great views of some volcanoes surrounding Quito area. As you ride, you will learn a bit of Ecuadorian roses and highlands areas. Highlights: - Visit a rose farm - Ride a horse 1-2 hours - Taste local lunch - Small-group format ensures a personalized experience
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Quito takes its role at the center of the world very seriously with an Old Town in the south of the city is also known as the Centro Historico or Colonial Quito. . In a compact area you will find many ornate churches, attractive streets full of fine examples of colonial houses and squares. Regarding Mitad del Mundo, which is the real center of the equator situated around 20km north of the capital, who wouldn't like to have a picture while standing with each leg on a different hemisphere?
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We admire the beautiful Andean landscapes, visit the National Park with its interpretation center where animals from the area are exposed.
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This tour takes you to explore three fascinating destinations in Ecuador: Quilotoa, Tigua, and Toachi. Ideal for adventurers. Begin with a hike around the crater of the Quilotoa volcano, famous for its emerald-green lagoon, with options for kayaking or mule rides. Then, visit Tigua, a picturesque village with traditional art, where you can admire cave paintings and wooden masks. The tour culminates at the Toachi Canyon, a geological fault over 2,000 years old, ideal for geology and photography lovers. A unique experience that combines nature, culture, and geology.
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Mindo is a town located at northwest of Quito, 2 hours driving. The cloud forest has an incredible diversity of avian fauna, particularly hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. This area of primary forest with an immense biodiversity also has some of the highest rates of plant endemism in the world: orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, ferns, vines, mosses and lichens grow in abundance here.
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In this tour, we will visit the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano, the second highest volcano in Ecuador. You will have a chance to see the beautiful lagoon of Limpiopungo. We will go downhill with bicycles as part of this tour, and the bicycles are included, or if you prefer, you can go with our car. Highly recommended! * CURRNTLY FOR SAFETY REASONS, full‑day visits inside Cotopaxi National Park are only permitted up to the José Ribas Refuge.
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Two spectacular excursions in one day...... This full-day outing allows you to discover two fascinating places in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Cotopaxi volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, and the stunning lagoon of the Quilotoa volcano, which with its turquoise waters gives us a breathtaking view of the Andes.
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This waterfall tour is very interesting because you'll feel in contact with nature, you will learn about the wonders that Ecuador has to offer in a small town, you will also have the opportunity to learn up close how the best chocolate in the world is created, Ecuadorian chocolate.
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You deserve a Food Tour today! Food tours are an experience you’ll never forget. A culinary experience is a great way to explore new places, meet new people, and discover new tastes. Quito, being the capital of Ecuador has an incredible range and variety of food. Therefore, if you’re a foodie by nature, you’ll love this culinary experience. Start your foodie tour with a cup of amazing coffee, and quick meals in the Historical Center of Quito. You’ll have the chance to taste some of the typical Andean flavors during lunch and end with a good craft beer and other typical beverages. Don’t miss the opportunity to get to know another face of this incredible city in this foodie tour.
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The market of Otavalo is South America's most famous Indian fair. We get an early departure from Quito through dramatic mountain scenery northwards. You will have ample time to stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets filled with Otavalo Indigenous people wearing blue ponchos, white trousers, and long braided hair and to explore their handicraft market, with its wonderful textiles, native paintings, ceramics, jewelry, tapestries and more at bargain prices. For lunch, we will head to Pijal, a small village located in the heart of the Andes. Once at the project you will experience an unforgettable cultural encounter, immersing yourself in the true spirit of the South-American woman and their skills for textiles and a deep culinary knowledge coming from the past generations.
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This tour is an minimun of 2 pax a day. Early in the morning we will start our enjoyable experience in Quito City in the colonial streets surrounded of old buildings, churches, squares and governmental institutions. Quito`s Main Square, Cathedral, Carondelet Palace, Compañia de Jesus Church (Gold Church) and san Francisco Square an Church are going to be the places that we will walk through. Then, we will “fly” in Quito on the Cable Car of the city. Our guides will go will you to Cruz Loma at 4100 mt. (13451,44 ft) high and the you will see the full city with mountains, volcanoes, beautiful landscapes and spectacular views. At the afternoon, we go to enjoy the Equator Line, the close point to the sun. Our guides will give you an explanation of this, time of pictures and some shopping.
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Our tour begins in the morning, from where our tour guide will pick you up to start a wonderful adventure. After an hour and a half we will arrive at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park where we will register our visit and then continue to the Limpiopungo lagoon, where, if the weather allows us, we will see the Cotopaxi Volcano 5897 meters, and we hike in the lagoon. We will continue with our 3-hour drive to the city of Baños for a short city tour. continue to the Agoyan Waterfall, after taking photos we will pass in the tarabita of the Manto de la Novia waterfall on the Pastaza river, this is a wonderful moment to be able to observe the waterfall very close up. we will visit the traditional sweets factory of Baños, we continue towards the Pailón del Diablo waterfall, a very beautiful waterfall, and the most famous of Baños to finally we go to the Tree House, where the swing above the clouds is located, this is our last activity, and then return to the city of Quito.
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A few hours from Quito is the paradise called Mindo, which is located in the middle of one of the rainforest regions richest in biodiversity in the world with a variety of birds, butterflies, orchids, and spectacular waterfalls from the different waterfalls that It allows adrenaline lovers to find many exciting options, in a warm climate and then be able to enjoy one of the best chocolates in the world in the afternoon.
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* ONLY HORSEBACK RIDE experience inside this National park. Others do it from outside the park. * Perfect balance between horseback ride and hike TWO different landscapes. *Forget about painful lines to enter to the NP by entering by a NO TOURISTY WAY and leaving by the regular way. * No need horseback riding previous experience We start at 7 am from Quito and will take a different way to enter to the National park and will leave by the regular national park entrance gate. Driving through 3 volcanoes PASOCHOA, RUMIÑAHUI and SINCHOLAGUA going through the real AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES. 1st activity: HORSEBACK RIDE. After this horseback ride experience, we will drive for about half hour until the parking lot located on the 14800 feet or 4700 mts above sea level from where the hike to the BASE CAMP will start. If you are not an adventurous person, don't like bumpy roads, get bothered for changing weather or heart problems. DO NOT JOIN this experience.
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● Make the most of your day in a unique ecosystem, away from crowded destinations, just 90 minutes away form Quito. ● Explore the Andean Highlands in the company of a specialized guide, while enjoying breathtaking landscapes, searching for unique flora and fauna, including the emblematic Andean Condor. ● Hike around La Mica Lake and discover the biodiversity that this place holds. Explore the reserve in search for species such as the Spectacled Bear, Andean Fox, and many avian high altitude species. ● Observe different hummingbird species such as the Giant Hummingbird and the stunning Ecuadorian Hillstar ● Support local development and conservation with your visit. ● Let us know if your main interest is birdwatching, we will run the tour accordingly with the right guide for you
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Enjoy with us a different experience on your day trip to Mindo Cloud Forest. Last remnants of the Choco Darien Region. Find different and unique Nature places. You can be part of different activities like Hiking in the Cloud Forest, Butterflies farm, Humingbird's Photography, Many species of birds, Waterfalls in the Nambillo River. a lot of fun and Adventure with some extra activities in the Mindo River. Tubbing, Zip line cables tour in the Forest. This is a tailor-made experience. Please just let us know your Preferences.
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Imbabura or known as the Lakes Province is absolutely one of the favorite tours on visitor’s trips while in Ecuador. The main attraction is Otavalo Market. It is a massive Saturday crafts market (But there is a market every day too) – one of the biggest of South America! Tons of traditionally-attired Quechua locals take over the streets of the whole town center, selling beautiful artwork, handicrafts, livestock, and clothing, anything you can imagine! You will also LOVE the food at Cotacachi also known as the Leather Town, and all the great but cheap restaurants around town. The waterfall that after a short walk ,you will be impressed by its beauty .Finally amazing views of the Andes on the way back to Quito. We invite you to join us to this very colorful tour with a local taste
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Fall in love with the enchanting mountain range of the Andes in Ecuador, feel the wind rush around you as you walk between villages and meet the local people. Be amazed with the stunning surroundings of the Limpiopungo Lagoon at the foothills of the volcano and dare to visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi, which has a perfectly symmetrical cone at 5,897 m (19,347 ft) high. Finally, have a local taste of delicious Andean food.
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Highly trained staff Certified guide. Transportation in excellent condition. Varied menu. Menu for vegetarians and vegans.
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Join us to discover the best of Quito city, the capital city of Ecuador. You'll start walking in the historical center, this is the first Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and the largest old-town in Latin America. The mandatory visits are Basilica de Voto Nacional church, Plaza Grande, Carondelet Palace, Primary Cathedral and La Compañia de Jesús (the gold church). The tour continues to the Teleférico, the best viewpoint of the city and the volcanoes. You must bring a jacket and hiking shoes to get to the Swing viewpoint and take amazing pictures. In the afternoon you'll visit the equator line (intiñan museums). It is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole, at 0 degrees latitude. You will walk on the equator that divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere.
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This TOUR is the right mix among nature, culture, adventures, gastronomy and most important, it is a new experience for you to try.
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More than a decade of Excellence on TripAdvisor! Dive into the adventure of a lifetime with CarpeDM Adventures as you ascend one of the world's towering titans - an active volcano soaring to a staggering 5,897 meters! And for those seeking seamless journeys, we've got you covered. Ready to embark? Reach out to us on WhatsApp at +593.98.534.1575 and let the adventure begin! • 7.20 am Just outside our CarpeDM Operations / Go F.A.R Office • 7.30 am Hilton Colon Hotel • 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park - stop off to pick up snacks / breakfast on the way. • 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park • 10:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Centre: The guide will give an explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals. • 10:30 4600m car park, begin the hike up to the Basecamp • 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. • 13:00 Reach Glacier 5,000m. depends on conditions • 14:00 Arrive at Limpiopungo lake. • 15:00 Eat lunch - Included at traditional local Restaurant • 16:00 Return to Quito
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We departure from Quito 7:00 am heading to the occident side of the city. We will have a busy day with some physical exercise & hiking. Our first stop will be at a hummingbirds sanctuary good experience and close view to tons of types of hummingbirds. Second stop: Alternative traditional breakfast Our next stop: MINDO! our main cloud forest city. Once there we will head straight to the Cable car (Tarabita) to cross with amazing views of this cloud forest. Once in the other side, we will have a 40 minutes hiking to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall. Place where you will be able to swim and fresh up from the hiking trail. So bring a bathing suit and towel if interested. After this, we can choose one alternative option, butterflies sanctuary or chocolate factory, Zipline (Tickets not included) To take advantage of the day we highly recommend the breakfast or bringing a box lunch to avoid missing time in the activities. After this we will start the way back to Quito
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This tour is focused on showing you Quito in the right context based on the geography, history, culture, and structure of the city. We will visit the most important places in chronological order in the history of the city for you to have the right idea and enjoy one of the most beautiful and best-preserved cities in South America. We will know the importance of being located in the middle of the world, the history of the inhabitants, and walking through its streets, the most traditional places for our culture, legends, and ways of living. It is the best, safest, and most affordable way to get to know the whole city of Quito in one day, with exclusive private transportation, ambient traditional music, and local walking experiences. Accompanied by a certificated local open-minded tour guide and driver, a cultural mindset and comfortability of its car. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
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