The loop road to go to Zumbabua and the Quilotoa Crater is majestic, and a perfect way to soak in the landscape and the traditional Ecuadorian way of life. You will be inspired by the volcanoes, mountains, and the dance of light and clouds. For this tour, we have some secrets to make the most out of your day.

On Saturday there is also a market in Zumbabua. It is not the biggest or most famous, but for me it is the most beautiful for it’s surrounding and people. The best part is the animal market which finishes by 8:30am, so this tour departs rather early. It is also the same day as the Otavalo, difficult choice…

Alternatively, you can take this tour on a Thursday and see the Saquisili market, or on Sunday the Pujili market. Both bustling and attractive Indian markets. The hike around Quilotoa Crater takes between 4 to 6 hours, depending of your physical condition. Don’t forget it is a challenge, at an altitude of 4000 meters!

We love Quito. It is a wonderful city to discover; authentic and largely untouched by tourism. It has a beautiful soul.

People are very friendly. You will enjoy walking along the streets lined with old historical buildings, discovering multitudes of little shops and certainly visiting many amazing churches, museums and convents which stand as testament to the complex history of Spanish conquest.

We enjoy walking with our guests and showing them where to go, what we love and what they should not miss during their visit. If you’d like to experience a local meal eaten in the markets, or to buy some excellent cheeses produced in indigenous communities, we know just the place!

With over 1600 species of birds, Ecuador is like a paradise for passionate, or amateur, bird watchers. One to two hours outside of Quito, you will discover different biotopes which are home to very different species of wildlife. We are connected with one of the most famous guides and depending your physical condition we can organize different levels of tour.

Every Monday in the Plaza Grande, the President of Ecuador appears for the Changing of the Guard. A colorful event complete with bands, horses and lots of pomp and ceremony. Villa Colonna is located very close and we encourage our guests to walk with us to discover this moment.

A tour to see beautiful nature and discover the Paramo with its immensely diverse wildlife. I used to go fly fishing in different places in Ecuador, this one is especially abundant with big trout.

The Antisana is also very known for bird watching. There are many different species here, and the chance to observe condors.