The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Machachi, Pichincha Province

Contemplate the highest active volcano in Ecuador. The snow-capped volcano tops out 5894 meters or 19 337 feet above sea level. Cotopaxi National Park is the most-visited tourist attraction in Ecuador Mainland. Discover more than one volcano in this singular complex full of biological diversity. Take a walk on volcanic sand trails and feel the fresh air of the Andes. Have a delicious hot soup after the entertaining hike at the volcano refuge. Play with the cold thick snow near the glacier. Visit a lagoon inhabited by at least 8 species of birds, some of them are migratory. Wildlife can be seen crossing from the entrance to the refuge of the volcano.

Inclusions: An English-speaking Certified Naturalist Guide-Chauffeur, Pick up from your centrally hotel in the Quito city, Entrance registration for the Cotopaxi National Park

Exclusions: Lunch, Travel Insurance, Tips

Quilotoa Lagoon is a beautiful place in Ecuador that you must visit. The landscape is amazing. The caldera was formed by the collapse of a volcano following a catastrophic eruption about 600 years ago. We can go down walking, do kayac and return by mule, it is an awesome experience.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Licensed Tour Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hike in the lagoon

Exclusions: Meals, Mule ride, Kayak rental, Parking Fees

- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transport from Quito - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding on the same tour if you decide to return on horseback - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit Mirador del Quilotoa - Visit and descent to Laguna del Quilotoa - Visit to the Toachi River Canyon - Professionalism and Quality of Service - Shared Tour: Every Thursday and Sunday - Private Tour: Every day.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional Tourism Guide, Lunch, Tourist visits

Exclusions: Breakfast, Gratuities, Personal expenses

This is not the typical visit to the Cotopaxi National Park, we offer the opportunity for you to relax in our SPA pools after visiting the Park and you can also contract the massages or enjoy a wine in front of the chimneys of the Hacienda Future. Hacienda El Porvenir is a functioning farm that has belonged to the Gangotena family for generations, maintaining the culture and traditions of the area. This will give you a more authentic experience of the area.

Inclusions: Packed lunch, Empanadas and Canelazo welcome at Hacienda El Porvenir, Private transportation, bilingual guide

Exclusions: Does not include drinks, All Fees and Taxes

Biking will allow you to see the National Park from another perspective. What a better way to end up an exciting biking day than 3 whirlpools to relax and pamper yourself? This tour was designed by experts Mountain Bikers

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protection., Packed Lunch, Private transportation, Entrance to APU Mountain SPA

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Drinks

We set off from Quito for Cotopaxi National Park in the morning, stopping briefly at Hacienda El Porvenir to relax and have a drink. We continue on to the Park (3,600m.) And cross the páramo plains where we will eventually reach the car park (4,500m.) Below the climbing hut. From here, we begin to hike up to the hut (or “refuge” in Spanish) José Ribas at 4,800m. (15,744 ft), and come face-to-face with the imposing, snow-clad Cotopaxi volcano. After descending from the Refugio, we will continue on to Limpiopungo Lake and be served a delicious packed lunch. After lunch, we get back in the vehicle and drive across gorgeous landscapes as far as the Pucará del Salitre, an ancient Inca fortress on the route to the Amazon basin. We will arrive at Hacienda El Porvenir where you can access Apu Mountain SPA wet area with no extra cost. Then we will return to Quito. (Packed lunch).

Inclusions: Packed Lunch, Private transportation, Guides (Certified Cotopaxi National Park English speaking guide), Entrance to APU Mountain SPA wet area

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Drinks, Tips, Insurance, Anything else not described on the tour

- You have the right to a Professional Bilingual Guide, Breakfast, Lunch, Lodging and Tourist Visits. - Includes Bicycle and Helmet in a Private tour - Tourist Transportation from Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding on the same tour if you decide to return on horseback not included in Quilotoa. - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit to the Quilotoa viewpoint - Visit and descent to the Quilotoa Lagoon - Hiking and biking on the same tour. - Visit Refugio Jose Rivas 4897 meters - Visit Glaciers of the Volcano 5000 meters - Visit and tour to the Limpiopungo Lagoon - Professionalism and Quality of Service

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lodging, Bicycle and helmet, Private transportation

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Dinners, Kayak and Cavalcade in Quilotoa

Ride thru exclusive trails on the slopes of Rumiñahui Volcano Learn about the area and culture from local experts Private tour (horseback ride may be shared with other groups but your guide is private) Private transportation from and to Quito at your convenience Please note: Riders can’t exceed 220 pounds of weight.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Packed Lunch, Gears to perform the activities, Licensed English speaking guide

Exclusions: Insurance, Tips, Alcoholic drinks, Anything else not described on the tour

Ride thru exclusive trails on the slopes of Rumiñahui Volcano Learn about the area and culture from local experts Private tour Private transportation from and to Quito at your convenience NOTE: Riders can’t exceed 220 pounds of weight. NOTE: To participate on this tour you must sing our WAIVER OF LIABILITY. NOTE: We recommend you to buy a travel health insurance plan.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Gears to perform the activities, Packed Lunch, Entrance to APU Mountain SPA wet area

Exclusions: Insurance, Tips, Anything else not described on the tour

Climb Pasochoa through a different route than the usual one. Enjoy the magnificent view of the neighboring mountains covered with snow such as Antisana, Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Sincholagua. Pass thru forests of native andean trees.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Packed Lunch

Exclusions: Insurance, Anything else not described on the tour