Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in September 2025

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Quito Highlights Full Day

1 Day Itinerary

• Shop for artisanal crafts
• Visit the distillery at Casa Agave
• Discover diverse plants and animals

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Quito / Quito

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Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Quito in a full-day, guided tour that lets you choose three experiences, including the historic city center, the equator line, and cable car rides. Visit the local market, museums, or botanical gardens, and enjoy Quito’s rich cultural and natural beauty.

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from $122

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Bellavista Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Bellavista Protected Area
• Hummingbirds on your finger-tips!
• Enjoy a guided naturalist hike

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Quito / Quito

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a full day in a "Magical Cloud Forest" on your next Ecuador trip. This Day Trip to Bellavista is a perfect way of getting to know a subtropical rain forest, so close to Quito and in the heart of the cloud forest! Spend that spare day in the city hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.

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Cajas National Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Take a one-day tour to the Cajas National Park in Cuenca Ecuador. See over 200 pristine lakes that are scattered in between the rugged jagged rocks and craggy valleys. The hike takes approximately 2.5 hours at an elevation around 12,795 feet.

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Ingapirca

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a fun day out of Cuenca to the fortress of Ingapirca and Biblian with this one-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador.Explore the ruins of Ingapirca, a pre-Incan fortress. Next, visit the Biblian Sanctuary, home to the beautiful Virgen del Rocio Church and enjoy the local market if there's time.

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from $125

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Discover Quito Extended Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

• Wander Quito's historic streets
• Enjoy chocolate tastings
• Shop at Quito's artisanal market

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the best of Quito with half-day tours tailored to your interests. Choose from options like a city tour, equator visit, cable car rides, or cultural and market experiences. Discover why Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage site and immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere, history, and traditions.

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from $109

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Guayasamin - Central Bank Museums

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $78

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Quito Express

½ Day Itinerary

• Experience chocolate-making
• Discover Ecuador's biodiversity
• Explore museums in Quito

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Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Quito by choosing to visit iconic sites like the Equator, local markets, or take in panoramic views on the cable car and many more. Each tour offers a unique way to experience this vibrant city's culture, history, and nature.

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Cuenca City - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Cuenca, considered the most colonial city in all of the Americas. Head to San Sebastian, the historical center, or Parque Calderón, home to the new and old cathedral. Don't miss the fantastic view of the city from Mirador de Turi.

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from $55

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Guayaquil City

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this three-hour tour to the main port of Ecuador, visit the highlights of Guayaquil, including Bolivar Park, the Old South Market, Administration Square, and Barrio de las Penas.

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from $168

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Cotopaxi - Pujili Market

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $160

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Pasochoa Forest Reserve

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $133

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Ecuadorian Gastronomy Experience in Quito

½ Day Itinerary

• Indulge in Ecuador's hidden flavors
• Delight in local cuisine's richness
• Immerse in Ecuadorian culture

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Ecuadorian Gastronomy at Quito's Restaurant La Gloria. Explore a menu of local dishes, savoring curated flavors that transport you across the country's regions. Embrace the treasure of culture through food, a shared celebration of excitement.

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Gualaceo and Chordeleg Market

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this 1-day Ecuadorian market tour, which is perfect for crafters and travelers alike. The tour begins in the charming little town of San Bartolome and continues to the Andean villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. View some of the most picturesque landscapes around as you shop for jewelry, ceramics, and other crafts.

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from $115

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White Hill Protected Forest - Short Trail

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover White Hill, located 14km of Guayaquil and close to the Chongon-Colonche mountain range. Noted for its 219 birds, 54 mammals, and over 900 plant species, Hill is a great place to see native Ecuador.

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from $81

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Cuenca City

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.

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from $55

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Guayaquil Botanical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.

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Cuenca by Night

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.

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Guayaquil's Historical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

The eight-hectare park features mangrove trees, the Daule River, and a tropical environment. Visitors can learn about the region's animals, history, culture, and rural life in the "traditions zone", and relive Guayaquil's past in the "urban-architectonic zone". 

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