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Nature and Culture Tour: New Experience Awaits
5.0
24 Ratings
Quito
This TOUR perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural exploration, adventure, culinary delights, and above all, offers a novel experience for you to indulge in.
This TOUR perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural exploration, adventure, culinary delights, and above all, offers a novel experience for you to indulge in.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Teleferico De Quito - Our certified guide will assist you in purchasing admission tickets and will provide detailed information about the “Paramo”. Additionally, the guide will accompany you on a hike in the area.
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Rucu Pichincha - Once at the top, you can enjoy the stunning views of Quito and the unique vegetation of the Paramo.
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- Teleferico De Quito - Our certified guide will assist you in purchasing admission tickets and will provide detailed information about the “Paramo”. Additionally, the guide will accompany you on a hike in the area.
- Rucu Pichincha - Once at the top, you can enjoy the stunning views of Quito and the unique vegetation of the Paramo.
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - Your guide will help you purchase tickets and will explain the construction, architectural style, and stories behind the basilica. You will also have the opportunity to visit the highest parts of the towers.
- Calle de las Siete Cruces - We will walk along this cobblestone street, which is home to churches, convents, museums, and several historically significant houses.
- Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - This main square features “The Monument of Independence,” which combines elements of Greek, Ecuadorian, and Spanish design.
- Carondelet Palace - Also known as Palacio de Carondelet, this neoclassical building has a rich history.
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - The primary Catholic building in the country, it is also the site of many important stories from Quito and Ecuador.
- El Sagrario - Originally part of the Cathedral of Quito, it was separated for “Catholic reasons.”
- Casa Manuela Restaurante - Not only will you have lunch here, but this is also the house of Manuelita Cañizares, the wife of Simon Bolivar, the liberator. Manuelita hosted the first meeting for Ecuador’s independence in this house.
- Church of the Society of Jesus - This Baroque-style church took over 160 years to build and features work by Indigenous artists and extensive gold decoration.
- Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - The oldest church in Quito, it is often compared to Spain’s Escorial for its architectural significance.
- Mitad Del Mundo - This monument marks the Equator line and commemorates the 1736 Geodesic Mission.
- Intiñan Equator Museum - A fantastic opportunity to learn about the Equator Line, solstices, equinoxes, and Ecuadorian cultures.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Additional Information
- If you have any question or any else special required let us know. We can manage it.
- If you have any question or any else special required let us know. We can manage it.
Location
Teleferico De Quito
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(24 Ratings)
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Colleent412
Mar 4, 2024
Amazing Time in Quito! - We had a wonderful day exploring Quito. Ishmael was a super flexible guide who was knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. He adjusted the itinerary so that we had clearer weather and visibility at the top of the cable car. The view was simply spectacular. We had a great visit to a local market in town. We enjoyed a walk about at the Basilica and around Old Town. The lunch spot was fantastic and featured amazing local dishes. We closed the day with a visit to the equator. I highly recommend this tour.
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Glenn_m
Dec 3, 2023
Perfect tour and giuide - We really enjoyed this tour. We were able to go at our own pace and personalize what we saw. Ishmael, our guide was delightful and knowledgable. His vehicle was very comfortable. We highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Tanyakk1207lg
Sep 26, 2023
Best in Ecuador - Patricio was a great guide for a tour.
Perfect English, very professional,
amazing planning.
Best in Ecuador!!!!
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Beth_s
Sep 5, 2023
Exceeded expectations! - Ishmael was an incredible guide. He communicated with me before our tour to introduce himself and ask if I had any questions. We spent a busy day at a relaxing pace around Quito and I learned some of the history and culture facts. He was vey knowledgeable and easy to talk to with excellent English. I would highly recommend him to family and friends or any looking for a small group private and personal adventure in Ecuador. It was the perfect way to begin my trip!
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Stacysn9538at
Jul 13, 2023
A unique experience. Highly recommend. - Amazing tour from an amazing tour guide! Ismael was very knowledgeable, personable and really made sure our trip was fantastic.
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Yuvand2023
Jul 13, 2023
Very good - Our tour guide was very good and the explanations were very good. He also took us to various destinations and we got tours
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3isak
Jul 13, 2023
Banõs truly is a little piece of heaven… - Initially Ismael took our larger group for a tour of Quito. The various churches, presidents office, town square, markets followed by an incredible lunch made for a great day that was crowned with a visit to the equator!!!
We enjoyed Ismael's knowledge and friendliness, next day my father and I took the 2 day tour to Cotopaxi and Banos. This surpassed all expectations and made a great trip one of our best travel experiences ever. The Hike up Coto, paragliding, exploring Banos, hot springs, swing around the world, Cable car and Ziplining packed a lifetime of memories into two days... Highly recommended!!! Next we hope to return to spend time in the amazon and hike up a volcano or two...
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Tanyasu7191nt
May 25, 2023
Wonderful day trip to Quilotoa with Ismael - Wonderful organization and day trip to Quilotoa! Was easily picked up from my hotel, and had multiple options for stops along the way to the crater lake. We walked down to the water and back up, and took several pictures along the way. Ismael is very knowledgeable about the land, the communities surrounding, the plants you encounter etc. so not only are you getting great views, a great workout, and a fun day away from the city, you are also learning a lot about Ecuador!
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Andrewdv3583hx
Apr 22, 2023
So much more than I expected. - We turned a transit ride from Quito-Baños into an amazing tour full of flora, fauna, scenery, history, local markets, volcanos and vistas. I would have rated this experience 5-stars on the itinerary, alone. However, on top of all this, Ismael was such a friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating guide. I feel like we made a friend and would rate 6/5 stars if I could. I would recommend Ismael’s services, without reservation, to anyone.
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Discoveringliv
Jan 24, 2023
The best tour guide! - Ismael is the best tour guide I’ve ever had! He helped me have the most exciting and adventurous three days in Baños by coordinating and booking everything as well as managing all the logistics! He made my time there absolutely seamless and because of him I was able to go paragliding, rock climbing, canyoning, and hiking all in two days! It was a true private tour service and by the end of the three days it felt more like spending a great weekend with a friend than a tour guide!
Ismael also provides luxury car services to and from Quito to Baños and the surrounding areas (including airport transportation!) He is an expert tour guide equipped to handle all your needs! Just contact Ismael and see all your plans in beautiful Ecuador effortlessly unfold!
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