Day Tours
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19th & 23rd Sept
City Tour of Quito
Quito
Full Day tour
Tour departure exclusively for ALTA conference participants!
Dive into a unique experience around the best-preserved colonial downtown of South America, and learn more about the baroque heritage captured in the main historic buildings, squares, and churches such as La Compañía or the Cathedral. Continue, north to the city to admire the renowned Middle of the World Monument.
US$
65
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour services only for ALTA delegates, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance to La Compañia Church, Panecillo, and Middle of the World.
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Tips
- Meals, beverages, snacks
19th Sept
Cotopaxi National Park Tour
Cotopaxi
Full Day tour
Tour departure exclusively for ALTA conference participants!
Travel to the main highlight of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, the Cotopaxi, one of the highest active volcanoes in Ecuador (5897 masl). Enjoy breathtaking views, local wildlife, and Limpiopungo Lake. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
US$
85
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour services only for ALTA delegates, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide.
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Tips
- Lunch
23rd Sept
Otavalo & Surroundings
Otavalo
Full Day Tour
Tour departure exclusively for ALTA conference participants!
A trip that has it all, from adventure, and culture, as well as unspoiled views of the Andean region. Visit the northern part of the country; discover the small towns’ traditions and gastronomy. Admire the main cultural highlights and the astonishing natural beauty.
US$
85
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour services only for ALTA delegates, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to Peguche waterfall.
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Tips
- Lunch
Quito Historic Center & Middle of the world
Quito
Full Day Tour
Explore Quito from its modern buildings to the colonial architecture in the downtown. Visit the highlight places in the historic center, including the main churches, the Government Palace, and the Panecillo viewpoint. Continue north of the city to a unique cultural experience in the Middle of the World.
*Shared Day Tour: This tour is available only for the 11th-30th of September 2023.
*Private Day Tour: This tour is available only for the 10th-18th, 20th-22nd, and 24th-30th of September 2023
- 8hr approx. tour shared services, available starting in the morning.
- English-speaking guide.
- Dates available: Monday – Saturday pick-up at 8:00 am. Sunday pick-up at 8:30 am.
- Meeting point: Hotel Holiday Inn (Ave. Orellana N6-54 y Calle Reina Victoria).
Private tour includes all of the above plus (minimum 2 passengers):
Entrances to La Compañia Church, Panecillo, and Middle of the World.
Pick up from your hotel.
Important: On Sunday, this tour operates in an inverted way, first you visit the Middle of the World and then the city tour.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point (Not applicable for private tours)
- Entrances (except if tour is private) tips.
- Meals, beverages, snacks.
Activity is available only in the morning.
Cotopaxi National Park Tour
Cotopaxi
Full Day Tour
Come on a trip to one of the best Ecuadorian spots, the Cotopaxi National Park, where you can find different trails surrounded by unique flora and fauna. Hike to the first refuge, then to the Lower Glacier, or bike down to Limpiopungo lagoon.
*Shared Day Tour: This tour is available only for the 10th, 13th, 15th-17th, 20th, 22nd-24th, 27th, 39th-30th of September 2023.
*Private Day Tour: This tour is available only for the 10th-18th, and 20th-30th of September 2023.
- 8hr long approx. tour shared services, available in the morning.
- English-speaking guide
- Local guide, lunch, shared transportation, bike, helmet.
- Dates available: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Meeting point: Foch Square 07:15 am or San Blas Square 07:30 am
Private tour includes: - 8hr approx. tour services in private, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point (Not applicable for private tours)
- Entrances, tips.
- Snacks.
Activity is available only in the morning.
Otavalo & Surroundings
Otavalo
Full Day Tour
Discover the culture and adventure of the northern part of the country, all in one trip. By making strategic stops in local small towns; while exploring the charming natural beauty of the area. Take advantage of the main highlights such as the Otavalo market.
*Shared Day Tour: This tour is available only for the 12th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th, and 30th of September 2023.
*Private Day Tour: This tour is available only for the 10th-22nd, and 24th-30th of September 2023.
- 8hr approx. tour shared services, available in the morning.
- English-speaking guide.
- Dates available: Tuesday and Saturday.
- Meeting point: Foch Square 07:15 am or San Blas Square 07:30 am.
- Private tour includes all of the above plus (minimum 2 passengers):
- Entrances Peguche waterfall.
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point (Not applicable for private tours)
- Entrances, tips.
- Meals, beverages, snacks.
Activity is available only in the morning.
Papallacta Hot Springs
Papallacta
Full Day tour
Reconnect with nature and wellness in this stunning destination. Bathe in hot spring waters, naturally heated by volcanic activity, with therapeutic properties to improve your mind and body. You may also explore the surroundings to appreciate the magnificent view of Antisana Volcano as well as the local flora and fauna.
*This tour is available only for the 10th-30th of September 2023.
US$
125
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour to Papallacta hot springs, available in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance to Termas de Papallacta.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Tips
- Meals
Activity is available only in the morning.
Quito City Tour: Old Town & Cable Car
Quito
Full Day Tour
Discover the renowned Quito downtown, one of the first World Heritage Sites, due to its picturesque baroque architecture, and iconic artwork of the “Escuela Quiteña”. Enjoy marvelous views while riding the city’s cable car to the Pichincha Volcano viewpoint.
*This tour is available only for the 10th-18th, 20th-22nd, and 24th-30th of September 2023.
US$
105
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour services in private, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance to La Compania Church, entrance to Panecillo, entrance to Teleferico.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Tips
- Meals
Activity is available only in the morning.
Antisana National Park Excursion
Antisana
Full Day Tour
Take a break from the city by visiting the Andean landscapes, near the snow-cropped Antisana Volcano. Hike or take a car ride through the moorlands and Mica Lake. You may have a chance to spot the Ecuadorian Condor or many other species.
*This tour is available only for the 10th-30th of September 2023.
US$
110
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour services in private, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide for the tour.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Tips
- Meals
Activity is available only in the morning.
Mindo Cloud Forest
Mindo
Full Day Tour
Have an intimate encounter with natural beauty in one of the most biodiverse destinations in the world. It is the perfect location for birdwatching, rafting, or trekking. You will visit some of its main attractions such as the Butterfly Center, and the chocolate tour.
*This tour is available only for the 10th-30th of September 2023.
US$
135
Per Person
- 8hr approx. tour services in private, available starting in the morning.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the Butterfly Center, and chocolate tour.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Tips
- Lunch
Activity is available only in the morning.
Quito City Tour: Old Town
Quito
Half Day Tour
Visit the beautiful colonial center of Quito starting with the Basilica Church, considered to be one of the most important pieces of neo-gothic architecture in Ecuador. The tour continues to Plaza Grande, San Francisco de Quito Church, and La Compañia Church.
*This tour is available only for the 10th-18th, 20th-22nd, and 24th-30th of September 2023.
US$
54
Per Person
- Half-day tour services.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide.
- Entrances to La Compañia Church and the Panecillo Viewpoint.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Tips
- Meals
Activity is available only in the morning.
Middle of the world monument
Quito
Half Day Tour
This Equator Monument was built to honor the 18th-century French Geodesic Mission, which studied the curvature of the planet. Additionally, the complex offers an Ethnographic museum, a planetarium, and artisanal stores great for picking up souvenirs, coffee shops, and restaurants that serve local food.
*This tour is available only for the 10th-18th, 20th-22nd, and 24th-30th of September 2023.
US$
53
Per Person
- Half-day tour services.
- Private transportation, English-speaking guide.
- Entrances to the Middle of the World.
- Minimum two passengers.
- Tips
- Meals
Activity is available only in the morning.