Quito – Bespoke Ecuador Itineraries

Everything about Quito – from its setting along the slopes of Pichincha volcano to having the best preserved historic center in Latin America – makes it a capital city worth visiting.

The ‘old town’, as the center is known, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Stroll along its narrow streets and enjoy the buskers, vendors and locals going about their everyday business. Visit the monasteries of San Francisco and Santa Domingo, the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañia, the Cathedral of Quito or the hill of El Panecillo where you can view the 45m high statue of the Virgin Mary. Mariscal Sucre offers a taste of modern Quito with its trendy bars, restaurants and night life.

Quito's densely built cityscape fills a mountain valley with volcanic peaks visible on the horizon.

Quito's historic old town spreads across a hillside with the ornate Basilica del Voto Nacional visible.

The towering neo-Gothic spires of the Basílica del Voto Nacional rise above Quito's historic center.

Why visit Quito?

Quito’s culinary scene offers a delightful array of traditional Ecuadorian dishes, including “ceviche,” “locro de papa” (potato soup), “empanadas,” and “fritada” (fried pork). Food enthusiasts can also indulge in local delicacies and explore the city’s bustling markets for an authentic gastronomic experience.

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Quito’s culinary scene offers a delightful array of traditional Ecuadorian dishes, including “ceviche,” “locro de papa” (potato soup), “empanadas,” and “fritada” (fried pork). Food enthusiasts can also indulge in local delicacies and explore the city’s bustling markets for an authentic gastronomic experience.
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Quito is one of the highest capital cities in the world, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level. Its lofty position grants visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The city is surrounded by majestic volcanoes, including Pichincha, Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Antisana, adding to the picturesque landscape.
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Quito serves as the gateway and jump-off point to Ecuador's Cloud Forest, the Andean Highlands, and the Northern Andean region, which is where you can find historic haciendas and working farms.

Quito trip itineraries

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A volcano rises over a still lake reflecting pink sunset light, with reeds and grasses framing the waterline below it.

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Ecuador adventure: Volcanoes and Galapagos

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Colorful red, blue, and green macaws gathered on a clay cliff, some perched and others in flight, against a natural earthen riverbank backdrop.

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Golden hills lead to a snowcapped volcano beneath a broad blue sky, with scattered clouds over the valley.

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Ecuador islands and Andes adventure

A family journey through the wildlife of the Galápagos and the artistry of the Andes

Itinerary

Ecuador adventure: Volcanoes and Galapagos

A wilderness and wildlife-filled trip to Ecuador for couples

Itinerary

Active Amazon, Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour

A multigenerational adventure through wild landscapes and ancient cities

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Ecuador islands and Andes adventure

A family journey through the wildlife of the Galápagos and the artistry of the Andes

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Quito puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Ecuador.

Two blue-footed boobies stand on a lava rock ledge, preening and calling in soft light beside shallow water.

Galápagos

Endemic species, both weird and wonderful, reawaken wonder for the natural world

The snow-capped cone of Cotopaxi volcano rises above rolling green highland plains in Ecuador.

Andean Highlands

Stretching over 4000 miles, the Andes are undeniably one of South America’s most magnificent natural attractions.

Red macaw flies with wings spread wide, showing bright scarlet feathers and long tail against a blurred green forest.

Amazon Rainforest

A vast natural wonder visible from space, the Amazon Delta needs no introduction. Shared by eight countries, Brazil claims the lion’s share and contains pockets so remote they’ve never been explored.

A narrow winding road disappears into dense mist-covered cloud forest in Ecuador.

Ecuador's Cloud Forest

As you descend the western slope of the Ecuadorian Andes, you will find yourself surrounded by clouds, mist, jungle, and butterflies – almost a dream-like environment. This is Ecuador’s Cloud Forest, a worthy addition to any Ecuador journey.