Private Tour from Quito: Hummingbirds, Waterfalls and Half the World

This itinerary is an exceptional combination because it manages to bring together history, adventure, science and nature in one day, allowing you to experience the diversity of Ecuador without getting too far away from Quito. You will start at the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, one of the few inhabited volcanoes in the world. The stop at Cascada El Rayo adds the perfect dose of adrenaline. It’s not just watching water fall; it’s a short hiking tour but ideal for enjoying nature and the pure air of the Andean Choco. The Alambi Reserve is a bird lovers’ paradise. It is famous worldwide for the ease with which hummingbirds of all colors can be observed at very close range. The “vibe” here is one of absolute peace; it is the perfect time to relax and marvel at the country’s biodiversity. Ending this magnificent day in Half the World gives the perfect cultural and scientific closure to the tour. It's the opportunity to set foot in each hemisphere at the same time.

1. 1

   Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve

   20 min

   Arrival to the viewpoint of the volcano to appreciate one of the inhabited craters in the world.

2. 2

   7 Cascadas

   45 min

   The visit to the Lightning Waterfall is a natural adventure that offers a small hike through the cloud forest ideal for nature and adventure lovers.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Located just 1h15 from Quito, in the Nanegalito area is the Alambi reserve, cloud forest conservation project, here we can see more than 30 species of hummingbirds and a great variety of birds this is an ideal place for bird watching

4. 4

   Mitad Del Mundo

   2 hours

   Here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral houses of the inhabitants of Ecuador, the chocolate museum to learn more about the process of making chocolate with fine aroma cocoa, our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games the physical phenomena that They only occur in the middle of the world, then we can see the monument built in honor of the French scientific expedition that located exactly the geographical position of the equator that divides the world and take an original and fun photograph in both hemispheres, our guide them You will take inside the monument to visit the ethnographic museum and learn about the Ecuadorian indigenous cultures and nationalities.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.