Ecuador Experiences

Visit the key points of interest in Quito, a city of narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of the city´s many spectacularly decorated historic churches. The city has one of the best preserved colonial centres in all South America and its integrity was assured in 1978 when the United Nations declared Quito a World Cultural Heritage...

Start in Colonial Quito, a city of narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of the city´s many spectacularly decorated historic churches. The city has one of the best preserved colonial centres in all South America. The Mitad del Mundo is located just 30 minutes north of Quito and is the monument that marks the equator at its closes...

The Pacari Chocolate tasting is a new tourism experience in Quito where you can learn all about the necessary process to make great chocolate. You will understand why Ecuador is one of the best country’s in the world to grow fine cacao and learn about cacao history around the world. This tour, appropriate for visitors of all ages, showcases the process of creating outstanding chocol...

Once you have shared a little about your interests and experience we will prepare your day with our highly skilled photographer. If your skills are basic, the class will provide the tools you need to make your photographs stand out. You will be provided with the tools for handling a camera in the manual function: the technical aspects of exposure (ISO sensitivity control, aperture, shutte...

We will visit Cotopaxi National Park. From here, weather permitting, you will be able to see the snowcapped summits of both the Cotopaxi and the Antisana volcanoes. Visit Cotopaxi Interpretation Centre to learn about the history of its major eruptions as well as the local flora and fauna. Later, you will go to Limpiopungo lake and discover the area on a guided walk. Optional 2 hour hike to Jos&ea...

Day 1 – Travel south from Quito south to visit Cotopaxi National Park. From here, weather permitting, you will be able to see the snow-capped summits of both the Cotopaxi and the Antisana volcanoes. Visit Cotopaxi Interpretation centre to learn about the history of its major eruptions as well as the local flora and fauna. Later, you will go to Limpiopungo lake and explore the area by foot. O...

Travel north of Quito to the town of Otavalo, one of the most interesting towns in Ecuador, where the local Quichua indigenous culture is not only plainly visible, but in the ascendency. The town´s famous craft market is one of the most visited sites in Ecuador, filled with interesting colourful and sometimes rare objects and crafts. Do remember to bargain, but only if you´re ...

Leave Quito in the early morning towards Bellavista Cloudforest. En-route there is the option to stop at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve for a view into the crater with its patchwork fields far below on the crater floor. As we reach Bellavista we climb to the top of the mountain, once again with fabulous views, and start enjoying the flurry of hummingbirds or take a hike into the forest on the rese...

Explore the city of Cuenca on this guided walking tour. Cuenca has a magnificent skyline, adorned with colonial architecture and shining church domes. The city’s winding rivers, graceful ironwork balconies, and beautiful gardens are part of the charming atmosphere of this historic city, declared Cultural Patrimony by the UNESCO in December 1999. Stroll along its cobblestone streets ...

Travel from Cuenca to Guayaquil via the picturesque El Cajas National Park. Most of El Cajas lies above 3,000 metres altitude, with páramo covering most of the rugged terrain. Frost and ice above 4,000 metres altitude try their best to deter the thriving of hardy vegetation such as the tiny quinoa tree, clinging to life higher than any other tree in the world. Look for these 200-year-old s...