Quito Cable Car Experience: City Views & Andean Hike
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience Quito from a completely different perspective as you rise above the city on one of the highest cable cars in South America. This tour combines breathtaking views, a guided walk in the Andean highlands, and a personalized experience in small groups. Unlike standard visits, you’ll explore beyond the viewpoint, connecting with nature while learning about the unique páramo ecosystem from a local expert. It’s the perfect balance of scenery, light adventure, and authentic insight—ideal for travelers seeking more than just a photo stop.
Inclusions
What's included
- Light snack / box lunch
- Bottled water
- Guided walk at Rucu Pichincha Volcano
- Professional bilingual guide
- TelefériQo cable car ticket
What's not
- Tipping is optional but greatly appreciated. It’s a wonderful way to acknowledge your guide’s expertise and passion
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
From the top, you will have an unparalleled panoramic view of the “Face of God”, with its majestic volcanoes and hills protecting the city. Prepare your camera because here the pictures are of another level! In addition, we will provide you with a box lunch to recharge your batteries in the middle of nature.
Our next stop will be the Columpio del Cielo, where you will feel like you are floating above Quito while enjoying a spectacular view. Then, we will start the hike to the Cueva del Oso, an ideal spot to rest, explore and enjoy your box lunch.
If you feel energetic and up for more adventure, we will continue our ascent to the summit of Rucu Pichincha! But if you prefer a more relaxed experience, we will start the return to Cruz Loma in peace and quiet.
Before descending by cable car, you will have free time to explore the stores of Cruz Loma, where you can find souvenirs and local handicrafts. Then, we will start the descent by cable car, closing a day full of nature, adrenaline, and breathtaking views.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: TelefériQo Quito main entrance (Fulgencio Araujo & Occidental Ave). Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will be at the ticket office entrance (not inside), wearing a wine-colored Kunakkuna hoodie. Contact us if needed.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Kunakkuna Experiences
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 401 of 1008.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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