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Top 9 adventure things to do in Quito

If your idea of a good day in Quito ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car, Quito1

    1. Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car

    5.0· 47 reviews· 7 hours

    Are you looking for a 100% private and personalized tour in the city of Quito? where you can enjoy a great adventure with your partner, family or friends. This is the right place for you. I have the license of national guide of Tourism, with some years of experience working in the area. In addition, I enjoy what I do and is in charge of operating the tours according to the tastes and needs of the tourists. Book your tour!

  2. Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure, Quito2

    2. Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure

    5.0· 40 reviews

    Explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback in an unforgettable journey through nature, culture, and adventure in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. This unique tour combines authenticity, safety, and expert guidance all within the park itself, a privilege few tours offer. You’ll ride with two experienced guides: • Your private English-speaking guide, who picks you up in Quito and stays with you all day. • A traditional chagra from Machachi, sharing his knowledge and horsemanship. Picture yourself riding along highland trails, spotting wild horses, and breathing in the fresh mountain air beneath the towering Cotopaxi Volcano. You choose the pace and duration: enjoy a 2-hour scenic ride or go deeper with up to 4 hours of horseback adventure. This isn’t just sightseeing it’s a truly immersive Andean experience.

  3. Cotopaxi volcano horseback ride and hike Private tour, Quito3

    3. Cotopaxi volcano horseback ride and hike Private tour

    5.0· 15 reviews· 8 hours

    This exclusive experience will introduce you to the Andes Mountain Range landscape and wildlife. Your profesional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or airbnb to start the tour and go to Cotopaxi. The 90 minutes drive from Quito to Cotopaxi is full of beautifull mountains and cosy small villages. Arriving to Cotopaxi the local guide will be waiting with helmets, ponchos and horses. Then you will ride a horse for 2-3 hours around the grassland and the beautifull volcano. In the way back we will enjoy a lunchbox and then continue to the Limpiopungo lagoon. The lagoon is located in a flat highland where you will hike for 1 hour around it. That is an amazing place to see the local plants, flowers and birds. At the end you will come back to Quito or stop in a local restaurant to have a lunch. Dropoff at your hotel

  1. Mindo Cloud Forest & Middle of the World Tour from Quito, Quito4

    4. Mindo Cloud Forest & Middle of the World Tour from Quito

    5.0· 5 reviews

    Visiting Mindo immerses you in natural beauty with cloud forests, biodiversity, and activities such as bird watching. In addition, it is ideal for lovers of nature and adventures by offering hikes and canopy. The Middle of the World marks the equator, allowing you to be in both hemispheres at the same time. It is a unique geographic experience and offers museums and exhibits related to the equator phenomenon. Combining both destinations gives you a balanced experience of nature and knowledge, making your trip to Ecuador a diverse and unforgettable experience.

  2. 4-Day Ecuador Adventure: Quito, Amazon, Baños, Cotopaxi & Quito, Quito5

    5. 4-Day Ecuador Adventure: Quito, Amazon, Baños, Cotopaxi & Quito

    5.0· 2 reviews· 4 days

    This journey is certain to surpass your expectations. Our tour commences with a journey from the city of Quito to the lush lowlands of the tropical rainforest (1148 feet / 350 meters). We then ascend to elevations ranging from (5577 to 8202 feet / 1700 to 2500 meters) to acclimate to the Andes in the charming city of Baños de Agua Santa. Finally, after completing the acclimatization process, we cap off our adventure with the ascent to the towering, active Cotopaxi Volcano, standing at (16076 feet / 4900 meters)

  3. Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way, Quito6

    6. Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way

    5.0· 466 reviews· 9 hours

    * 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.

  4. Private Cotopaxi National Park Horseback Ride hike for Beginners, Quito7

    7. Private Cotopaxi National Park Horseback Ride hike for Beginners

    5.0· 112 reviews· 10 hours

    One of the best Experiences in the Andes Mountains Near to Quito City. Cotopaxi is consider the highest active Volcano in South America. If you are a lover of outdoor activities, this is for you. Horse Riding in the highlands. Hiking to the José Ribas Refuge 4864m (15958ft), a lot of flora and fauna are part of this great adventures.

  5. PRIVATE City Tour: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car, Quito8

    8. PRIVATE City Tour: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car

    4.9· 170 reviews

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Cable Car and Half the World city tour. Discover the panoramic views of Quito from the heights and then enter the emblematic place where two hemispheres meet. With expert guides, comfortable transportation and a unique experience, you will immerse yourself in the magic of Ecuador. Explore, photograph and create memories that will last a lifetime! • Customize your adventure: add or change sites according to your interests and make the tour unique to you. Book today. • Explore Quito from north to south and discover its history, architecture and essence in an unforgettable day. • It connects with Ecuadorian culture with a passionate guide who will make each place come alive. • From the charm of the Historic Center to the Cable Car and Halfway around the World, experience the best of Quito in one tour. • Private tour, own pace, close attention : this is how you discover Quito for real. Book now. • Don't just visit Quito, live it. Ensure your experience today.

  6. Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature, Quito9

    9. Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

    4.7· 217 reviews

    Embark on the original and unique Mindo's Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you explore lush forests teeming with vibrant bird species. Indulge in the art of chocolate-making at a local factory, savoring the rich flavors of Mindo's finest cocoa. Discover the secrets of coffee cultivation and brewing at a picturesque plantation, delighting in the aromas and tastes of freshly roasted beans. This tour stands out with its authentic experiences, expert guides, and the opportunity to support local communities. Unforgettable moments, breathtaking scenery, and a genuine connection with nature await you. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this extraordinary and original adventure in Mindo's cloud forest Ecuador.

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