Top Experiences in Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve (Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua)

Stay at the safe side with your family and avoid unnecessary crowds... Maximize your layover in Quito, escorted by local experts, and visit the highlights of the city from the comfort and safety of this private and flexible tour. Get the bes, punctual and safest airport assistance in Quito!

Enjoy an amazing 360- degree view from Panecillo Hill. The tour will then continue from the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop. Walk around its narrow streets visiting the most iconic architectural buildings such as the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, and the Government’s Palace, La Ronda Street, The Company Church, Santo Domingo´s Church, etc. Later,  visit the famous Middle of the World monument, known as Mitad del Mundo where you will experiment in your own the phenomena of the Equator Line!

Enjoy a day trip to the Middle of the World Monument and top it off with a hike in the Pululahua. This crater was declared a National Park in 1969, becoming the first to do so in Ecuador and in South America. You will take memorable pictures at the Equatorial line and then enjoy the hillsides of the Pululahua, which are a Geobotanical Reserve that protects more than 53 botanic species and 21 animal species. Your tour includes a professional guide and transport.

Enjoy a day away from the city by visiting one of the best attractions in Quito, The complex of Mitad del Mundo.
Experiment on your own the only phenomena that happen in the latitude 0´0´0 in Ecuador!
Take a 3 hour horseback ride through the Pululahua Crater to discover its lush landscape, which makes it one of the only calderas in the world and the only one cultivated by its inhabitants. While circling the central lava cone, we witness volcanic history and nature, interesting geological formations, mineral avalanches blooming with wild orchids and traditional Andean agriculture

Visit on this private tour one of the two inhabited volcanic craters in the world! Stand at the equator and be photographed at 0 degrees, 0 minutes and 0 seconds, right on the landmark that divides the northern and southern hemisphere! Enjoy the company of a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, walking with the safety you need, through the charming streets of the beautiful colonial town of Quito, and make your stay in this unique city a fascinating and safe life experience!!

On this excursion you will be able to live and learn about culture, history, gastronomy and the most beautiful landscapes of Ecuador. Starting your tour through the streets of the largest and best preserved colonial center in South America; You will be able to put your feet on the equinoctial line where you will verify through gravitational experiments that you are at the center of the world; You will have the opportunity to hold hummingbirds in your hands by giving them water to drink, you will recharge your energies in the waterfalls of the Choco Andino forest, “ecological sanctuary”; You will reach the slopes and the refuge of the most dangerous volcano in Ecuador due to the way its volcanic waste emanates; The indigenous communities will welcome you with open arms when you visit the emerald of the western mountain range; Finally you will be surprised by the devil's pot that waits for you so that you can see its greatness, to begin the return to your country, without first going through the end of the world swing where you will feel that your soul is coming out as you swing on it.

A mountain biker’s dream, this expedition is truly exhilarating and one-of-a-kind! Explore the best-of-the-best trails in Ecuador. From amazing single-track in varying ecosystems to bumpy and adrenaline pumping ascents with panoramic views—this is one adventure you don’t want to miss. Cross the country from the high and brisk Andes, deep into the Cloud Forest, and meander down towards the sunny Coast. Take the ride of your life while learning about Ecuador’s vibrant culture. Accommodation is provided at charming eco-lodges and colonial Haciendas.

Step into the heart of Quito's Historic Center, a dazzling UNESCO World Heritage jewel, where every corner echoes the soul, environment, and beliefs of Ecuador. As the sun journeys westward, venture just 25km north to the very pulse of our planet - the Middle of the World at latitude 0º. Here, straddle two hemispheres in a dance of unity and delve into the Intiñan Museum, a treasure trove celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that define this vibrant South American gem.

You will be able to admire the biological wealth of the only Geobotanical Reserve in the country, PULULAHUA, the first National Park created in South America, Feel the special energy that is felt in this place and visit "Templo del Sol Museum" where you can appreciate a variety of paintings and sculptures in a totally energetic and spiritual place.
At the end of the visit, we will pick up the passengers who will visit the Middle of the World, where you will have the opportunity to take a photo (outside the complex), with the background of the Middle of the World Monument.

Join the best cycling adventure in Ecuador, cycling through Andean mountains and tropical lush jungles, enjoying stunning landscapes of active volcanoes, craters, lakes, wildlife and remote villages populated by original local cultures in the heart of Ecuador, one of the countries with the biggest bio-diversity in the world. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to discover your adventurous spirit and meet your guides from Adventure Journeys to be part of a lifetime experience

Discover the Andes of Ecuador! It is mind blowing to think that you can see so many volcanoes, vastly different landscapes and experience such rich culture in such a small place! In Ecuador, anything is possible. In this expedition you will mountain bike in carefully selected and off-the-beaten path locations. This is an active and educational exploration that takes place in the heart of the Avenue of Volcanoes, where you will visit culturally and ecologically significant areas such as crater lakes, snowcapped volcanoes, cloud forest reserves, giant waterfalls and indigenous markets. There is also the likelihood of seeing wildlife such as hummingbirds, condors, deer, horses and vicuñas.

Use quality biking gear
Accommodation is provided at charming eco-lodges and colonial Haciendas
Learn about the Culture of the Andes
Be led by top Activexpedition experienced guides at every step you take
Support sustainable travel to preserve culture and nature

Enjoy this this private 4 to 5 hours guided tour, where you will find yourself at the exact location of the Equator. Visit the Middle of the World City
and the Middle of the World Museum, recognized for being the first place where the equator line was marked, even from this line the name for the country is taken, discover all the history shared by your tour guide, then we invite you to enjoy an unforgettable visit to the Intiñan museum where you can experience being on the true equinoctial line
And to complement your experience at the end of the tour we will visit the only inhabited volcano in the world, also one of the largest volcanic calderas in the world, and a beautiful landscape just at the entrance of the cloud forest.
This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop off from centrally located hotels in Quito. 

You will have the opportunity to visit the only Geobotanical Reserve in the country, the PULULAHUA, which is a dormant volcano with great biological richness inside, which is distinguished by not having a conical shape. 
Afterwards, you can visit the Museo del Sol, a strategic, energetic and spiritual site located near the equator, in the viewpoint of the Pululahua volcano.

You risk to know an active crater, where around 30 families live, we introduce you to the Pululahua where we will be excited to introduce it to you, in the same way we invite you to know half the world, come and let yourself be wrapped by the charm of the equatorial line, accompanied by a specialized guide, and of course if it is a private tour.

We are specialized tour guides, we have also our private car to make all the tour, it is a new car. We also, have bike and skates for renta if you want to make the tour in another transport.
We will adapt to your preferences, we have walking, biking and skating tours with all the equipment.

Depart from Quito on your 9-10 hours private tour to Mindo; a lush green valley located just 2 hours away. It is here that two of the most biologically diverse ecoregions in the world meet. Due to these unique characteristics, Mindo is a true paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers. It is home to hundreds species of birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, bromeliads and orchids. During this tour you will visit the Butterfly Farm and Chocolate Factory. You will also have some additional options to choose from for the last activity such as Mindo Canopy, a small hike in the Cloud Forest, or a visit to an Orchid Farm, chocolate factory. As this is a privated tour you can design the tour according to what you like the most, this can be a perfect combination of adventure, nature and culture

 

Welcome.. Come and discover with us the beautiful city of Quito, its history, its culture and its surroundings. The highlights of our private tour include: a visit to the Historic Center, discover very popular monuments, climb the tower of the Gothic basilica church, where you will enjoy spectacular views. We will also visit the large plaza where you will have the opportunity to see the presidential palace, the primate cathedral of Quito, the archiepiscopal palace. Our private tour also includes a visit to the crater of the Pululahua Volcano, which is now a Geobotanical Reserve where you will learn its history. We'll also visit the real half of the world where you can learn more about the equinoxes and solstices through fun interactive games! Our private group tours are for a maximum of 3 travelers and our guides are highly trained to answer all questions about history, culture, economy, etc. from Ecuador.