Private Day Trips from Quito
Private Day Trips from Quito
If you have several days in Quito and want to explore the surroundings with an exclusive guide, you can book any of our private tours. These tours last between 9 and 11 hours and include pick-up from your hotel, transport in a private vehicle and an English-speaking guide.
Here are the details of each tour:
Cotopaxi Private Day Trip (9 hours)
After picking you up at 7 am, we'll make our way to the Cotopaxi National Park to enjoy one of the most spectacular Andean landscapes in Ecuador. When we arrive, we'll get on bikes to start a tour that will take us to the Limipiopugno lagoon.
During the tour, we'll learn about the geography of the Andes as well as the fauna and flora around this volcanic area. We'll explore an ancient Inca ritual site and make our way back to your hotel in Quito.
Otavalo Private Day Trip (10 hours)
With this option, we'll pick you up at 6:45 am to head to Otavalo. We'll start the excursion enjoying some traditional Cayambe biscuits. Have you heard about them? From there we'll go to the San Pablo Lake. You'll be amazed by it!
After enjoying these landscapes, we'll go into the city of Otavalo to visit its handicraft market and you'll have two hours of free time for lunch. Before returning to Quito, we'll stop at the Cuicocha volcano to admire the lagoon. It curiously has two green islands inside! We'll also visit the town of Cotacachi, famous for its leather handicrafts.
Mindo Private Day Trip (11 hours)
Are you ready to discover one of the most biodiverse areas in the Andes? We'll pick you up at 6:45 am to start the excursion to Mindo. This town, surrounded by an evergreen cloud forest, is the ideal place to get to know the Ecuadorian fauna and flora.
On our arrival in Mindo, we'll visit the chocolate factory and the hummingbird farm. If you prefer, we can take a walk in the jungle to discover the impressive waterfalls that are hidden inside. You decide! Finally, you'll have four hours of free time before returning to Quito.
Quilotoa Private Day Trip (11 hours)
We'll pick you up at 6:45 am to begin an excursion to one of the most impressive lakes in the Andes, Quilotoa. If you take the tour on a Thursday or Sunday, we'll stop on the way at an indigenous market so that you can get to know the different cultures that live in this area of Ecuador.
After crossing the old Toachi Canyon, we'll start the ascent to the lagoon's viewpoint on foot, which is more than 3000 metres above sea level! Then, after two hours of free time, we'll return to Quito.
Advantages of a private excursion
By booking a private tour, you'll receive a much more personalised service. Moreover, you can carry out the tour any day of the week and modify the itinerary to your liking.
More Information
Duration
9 - 11h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by private vehicle
English–speaking guide
Traditional Cayambe cakes tasting (according to option chosen)
Private and exclusive tour, there will be no other people in the group
Not included
Food and drink
Admissions
When to book?
You can book up until 5 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Is there a water dispenser.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Responsible Travel
Corporate name: Responsible Travel Operadora de Turismo CIA. LTDA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
