Outdoor Activities in Ecuador

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is in a biodiverse cloud forest that's home to hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. This full-day tour with a private driver and guide includes a visit to a butterfly farm and a tour of a chocolate factory plus one other eco-adventure of your choosing, including ziplining, hiking, or an orchid farm visit, for a customized experience.

Spend the day hiking around the Mindo Rainforest, replte with exoitc wildlife and verdant flora, on a full-day tour from Quito. Perfect for lovers of nature, this tour takes you to waterfalls and valleys of Mindo cloud forest, located in the shadow of the Pichincha Volcano. Visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird park, and opt to conquer a canopy adventure featuring hanging bridges and 10 ziplines at an additional cost. Lunch is included.

Take a horseback ride on the Pululahua Crater during this 8-hour tour from Quito. Following a guide, you'll cross the ancient caldera, leftover from Pululahua's eruption 2,500 years ago, to explore its fertile green landscape. Equipment and lunch are provided.

Saddle up for a thrilling horseback riding experience in the Cotopaxi National Park and enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains. This private full-day tour from Quito includes a 3-hour horseback adventure, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport, and is suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners.

Rub shoulders - or flippers - with sea lions and more on a full-day tour to Lobos Island and Gardner Bay. After a scenic boat ride to the small island, enjoy an in depth land tour which takes you past numerous sea lions, frigates, marine iguanas, and more. Later, explore the underwater world surrounding the island with possible stingray and sea turtle sightings. Enjoy a filling lunch before your return to San Cristobal.

Experience the best of the Sierra region on a full-day trip to Cotopaxi National Park with horseback riding. Hotel pickup takes you to El Pedregal, where you'll enjoy a traditional drink while trying on typical costumes of the Chagra people.  After your two and-a-half horseback ride, enjoy a provided boxed lunch before heading to the park. There, you'll get up close to ancient lava flows, wild horses, and more.

Visit two Ecuadorian attractions in one day on this 9-hour combo tour from Quito. First head to the 'Middle of the World,' or 'Mitad del Mundo' in Spanish, to learn a bit about local culture. Then take a horseback ride through the Pululahua Crater to discover its lush landscape, which makes it one of the only calderas in the world where inhabitants farm. Equipment and lunch are included.

Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on a full-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park's unique high altitude landscape which includes lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees, and more to delight nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who want an easy escape from the nearby city.

Discover the Ecuadorian Treasures!!!!! Start and end in Quito, visiting 14 more destinations in a 8 Days Tour Package. Bike at one of the most Active volcanoes of the world , by the end of the day, enjoy the magical views of the Andes surrounded by Lamas and Alpacas , hiking in the Andes , visiting Indian communities , tasting Local Food , exploring the Ecuadorian Jungle with a lot of adrenaline , knowledgeable guides , private transportation and much more in small groups ,such a great deal.

The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the "Violet Throated Metaltail"- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.

Cajas National Park with its cloudy moors and hundreds of high altitude lakes sits just a short drive outside the usually sunny Cuenca. With this half-day tour, even travelers with limited time in Cuenca can see the park's natural wonders while saving money on shared transportation to and from the park. This area is known for its biodiversity, and you'll see two distinct ecosystems in the higher and lower portions of the park.

Inca Trail Cajas National Park.  in this full day tour of 9hours approx. the private transport and private bilingual guide take you to this amazing experience desinged especially For those who love hiking in the mountains,  the Inca Trail of  Cajas National Park is a great experience to enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes and learn about the Cañari and Inca cultures, a 5 to 6 hour walk on a part of this Legendary path will allow you to challenge your physical conditions.Your Cajas Inca Trail day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Cuenca and box lunch. Experience the Authentic!.

Enjoy a  fishing tour at the Cajas National Park departing from Cuenca!

Get to know Cajas National Park with this amazing full day tour.

This ziplinging tour in the Mindo Cloud Forest is a steal. One entrance ticket grants you access to a total of ten zipline cables ranging from 65 feet (20 meters) to 1,300 feet (400 meters), all of which criss-cross over the stunning cloud forest environment. This family-friendly activity includes a safety guide, instructions, and equipment, and it's suitable children ages six and up.

After pickup from your Cuenca hotel, you'll set off on an 8-hour avian adventure at El Cajas National Park.  From an elevation of 3,800 meters (12,800 ft), you'll see a long list of endemic birds, including the Tufted Tit Tyrant and Variable Hawk.  Go at a leisurely pace with your private guide to maximize your sightings and enjoy the scenery. Unwind as private transport takes you back to your hotel.