Top Things to do in San Antonio de Pichincha
What to do and see in San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha Province: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador including Equator Line and Pululahua Crater - Half Day Tour, Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Quito & Mitad del Mundo, Private Quito Old Town & Equator Day Tour, Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour, Mitad del Mundo and Teleferico Private tour, Quito customized city tour, Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World, You in the Middle of the World, City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World, Mitad del Mundo Complex, Pululahua Crater & Quito´s TelefériQo.
1. Equator Line and Pululahua Crater - Half Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
On this half day tour you will go to the Intiñan Equator Museum, located 200 meters from the Middle of the World Monument, and after that you will have time to go to the Pululahua´s Crater. With an interesting history. Nearby are a lot of little shops where you can find creative handmade souvenirs. Before you will be brought back to your hotel you will be offered a delicious empanada. *If you would like to visit the monument of the Middle of the World, you can do it instead of visiting the Intiñan Museum. Please let us know in advance.
Inclusions: Professional driver/ guide, Private transportation from and to your hotel in Quito (urban zone), Meals as described in the itinerary (1x snack), Activities as described in the itinerary, Entrance fee museum, 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Optional tips for guide, Extra food and drinks, Personal expenses
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
2. Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Quito & Mitad del Mundo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
There is a lot to see in Quito, that is for sure. We provide a fully automatic, 150cc motorscooter equipped with a pre-programmed GPS navigation unit. The GPS guides you from one point to the next, using an optimized route that brings you to great places while avoiding any dangerous parts of the city No other Quito tour gives you more things to see and do! This tour has no set start and end times or set dates. Start and end when you want, any day of the week. All riders are given an orientation and safety briefing and all helmets and safety equipment are provided for free. You have 24 hours to complete your tour and the flexibility to visit just the sights that interest you. There is no better way to see the city. Set up your own personalized self-guided GPS Tour of Quito today!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Use of Motorscooter, Use of helmet, Coffee and/or Tea, Use of programmed GPS unit
Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums and parks, Fuel, 100% refundable security deposit using a major credit card ($500)
Reviewed By TheSeanFlaherty
Did the Pacific Discovery tour, 7-day motorcycle trip. This operation is unbelievable. They have thought of every detail from the rural farm, cocoa forests and fruit plantation stops where we got some hands-on learning from passionate, local experts to the small, super-friendly accommodations nestled in the rainforests with waterfalls and rope-swings. I was blown away at every turn. Ask for "Andy" >> the super-charismatic wonder guide who is so easy-going, caring, and authentic, that he makes you feel like his lifelong best friend after the first evening. This was the best boys trip I've ever been on. (And I have been on a lot of them!) 7 days of adrenalin pumping experience. You will be pleasantly exhausted every night and you will not be let down.
3. Private Quito Old Town & Equator Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Your private Quito tour starts with a hotel pick up. From here you will drive to the true Equator. Here you can take an interactive tour of the Intiñan Museum. A local guide will explain the culture of the indigenous tribes and you can also partake in some fun and interesting equator "experiments". After stopping to view Pululahua volcano, we then drive into Quito for a three course lunch at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Quito Old Town. Here your guide can share the interesting history of Ecuador while visiting museums, churches and plazas. Later in the afternoon, we will make one last stop at the most famous landmark in Quito, El Panecillo. Here you can enjoy the sunset over Quito north before returning to your hotel.
Inclusions: Three course lunch, Entry to Intiñan museum, Private transport , Bilingual Guide (English and Spanish)
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Personal hydration (water or energy drinks)
Reviewed By AC9961
This was a fantastic experience. Camilo Andrade, my guide for the day, is a consummate professional. He led the way at a comfortable pace, opting for an alternative route for the summit scramble that was both more interesting/challenging, and safer by avoiding traveling below where others could cause rockfall toward us. He carefully monitored the weather and our pace and got us off the top of the mountain well before a thunderstorm started, and then again picked an alternate route that got us off of the exposed ridgeline trail and on to a safer route during the lighning storm. It was a very enjoyable day with Cam and I highly recommend him and Latin American Alpine. While I could have winged it on my own, the lack of local knowledge would have made it far more of a challendge, and potentially dangerous with the afternoon thunderstorm on an exposed ridgeline. Cam's guidance absolutely made the trip a better experience and was well worth it.
4. Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador. We will observe the colonial helmet of Quito Metropolitano, and we will be on the equinotial line.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private Transport, Accomodation in Hotel
Exclusions: Extra drinks, Municipal Tax of US$ 2,75 direct payment in the hotel value per night and per room.
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
5. Mitad del Mundo and Teleferico Private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Explore the equator line complex. It is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole, at 0 degrees latitude. You will walk on the equator that divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. Discover all the information about the Geodesical French Mision and take amazing photos in the equator line. In the complex you have the monument, the equator line representation (240 m south of the 0,0,000), cocoa and beer museum. In the afternoon you'll ride the gondola, running from the edge of the city up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to lookout Cruz Loma. It is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world, rising from 3,117 m (10,226 ft) to 3,945 m (12,943 ft). During the ascent that takes about twenty minutes it is possible to see the city and two ecosistems that are mountain andean forest and moorlands.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tour guide, Mitad del Mundo entrance fee
Exclusions: Tips, Lunch, Teleferico ticket
Reviewed By peteyrng
My friend and I had an absolutely amazing time with our guide Daniel. He answered all our questions about the area and Ecuador in general. Great conversationalist - very knowledgeable and passionate and his English is fantastic. Loved that this was a private tour so we could go exactly at the pace we wanted and ask all our questions. Guango Reserve is simply breathtaking - so many different kinds of birds and trees and so beautiful down by the river. The hot springs are relaxing and pleasant and clean. This whole tour is a great value for the money. Daniel is also a very safe driver which we really appreciated given the traffic situation in Quito. This was my favorite day we spent in Quito. Daniel is excellent at his job and we learned so much from him. Returned to our hotel relaxed and so happy! I cannot recommend this experience highly enough!!!
6. Quito customized city tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Is the best and complete way to visit Quito, Certified Tour Guide, and VIP custom driving. Fast, cheap, open-minded, and 100% interesting. Some places/activities' availability may vary. Better to go during weekdays to avoid conglomeration. Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service. We take care of each other. 420 friendly
Inclusions: Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Entrance prices may vary
Reviewed By Alexa Y
Daniel was a great guide and the drive from Quito was beautiful. The thermal springs and spa itself were amazing! I did the 45 min deep body massage and I highly recommend. If you go on a weekend, I would recommend leaving early, Daniela will work with you to figure out what time you want to leave and how long you want to stay, he is very flexible. If you're interested in Spa treatments, I would schedule them in advance or as soon as you arrive so that you can get the time slot you want. I waited a few hours and it started to get a little more crowded (not full but there were others there) and I hate to wait til the afternoon for my massage. Overall, it was a very relaxing day.
7. Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Quito is a beautiful city and a great destination in South America. Be part of these great experiences living the culture, friendly people, local food, and the best weather in the andes mountains.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: lunch and drinks
Reviewed By V7970GCstaceyp
Pato ( Patricio) made our Ecuador experience out of this world! He was the perfect guide for our family and was incredible at engaging the kids as well as my husband and myself. His knowledge of Ecuador and it’s history cannot be beat! Patricio started as a tour guide, but now he is family! Anyone going to Ecuador would be lucky to spend time with him! He took us to Mindo, La Mitad del Mundo, the market, many restaurants and all over Quito, too.
8. You in the Middle of the World
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour invites travelers to know places little visited but of great historical, cultural and natural interest
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tickets
Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast
9. City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
The tour includes a visit to the Virgin of El Panecillo, located in the heart of the city, from where you can see the south, center and north of the city. Then, a visit to the main attraction of Quito: the Monument to the Middle of the World (ticket not included), which aims to highlight the exact location of the equator or equator, from which the country takes its name. Additionally, you can also visit the Intiñán and Templo del Sol museums. Tickets to these two places are not included in the tour price. Before finalizing the tour you will visit the crater of the Pululahua volcano, which is one of the very few inhabited craters in the world and is located within one of the most important geobotanical reserves in the country. It is possible that the order of activities is changed, to take better advantage of the weather conditions. The price applies to groups of two or more passengers.
Inclusions: Ecuadorian / Vegetarian Food Restaurant, Guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Snacks, Tips, Tickets to museum Mitad del Mundo & Cable Car
Reviewed By donnies714
I spent two days touring with Friends Expeditions - one day on a tour of Quito's old town and a second day tour to Otavalo. I was blessed with having Marcos for my guide, and Alix for my driver. I came to know and love Quito after our first day, especially as Marcos shared little tidbits about the city, the people, and the food that I would not have discovered on my own. I was there as a photographer, so Marcos did an excellent job guiding me to some great locations for photos. Alix was always waiting for us with a big smile. It was a joy to share both lunch and dinner with the two of them. I haven't planned on visiting Otavalo, but after our first day together, we all agreed that a trip to the markets in Otavalo would be the ticket for an exceptional second day! You can't go wrong with Friends Expeditions!
10. Mitad del Mundo Complex, Pululahua Crater & Quito´s TelefériQo
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
The two main tourist attractions in Quito—go up on one of the highest cable cars in the world and visit the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Travel to visit the Pululahua Crater, Intiñan Museum and the Middle of the World complex with your professional guide. Also, enjoy a panoramic views of Quito's beautiful valleys, and snow-capped mountains when you visit Teleferico.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, All activities, Certified English / Spanish speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Inti Ñan Museum entrance fee, Teleferico entrace fee
Exclusions: Tips, Food and drinks, Personal expenses
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
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