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Activity Quito, Ecuador

Middle of the world, Volcano view with Indigenous Rituals

5.0 (9 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Middle of the world, Volcano view with Indigenous Rituals

About this activity

Enjoy the most captivating place in the country, full of secrets, landscapes and adventures. You can learn about volcanoes, hummingbirds, plants, indigenous tribes, smells, local food like "cuy" (guinea pig), if this is to much, its included an "empanada chilena" or "helado de paila" (handmade ice cream).

First at all we are going to admire a unique volcano crater in the world with people living inside. Next we have a temple in honor of the sun where we can feel energies coming from quarts, we can smell new fragances that balance our chakras. After lunch we head to a ceremony center to share with a preincan tribe and perform a " limpia"(energy bath), there we refresh with a cactus beverage. After all you can decide to hike(30 min) the oldest monument at the equator(00°00'03”), its a sacred hill where the sun had a totem pole, (please bring nice boots). This tour its for conscious people who enjoys nature and culture; unique at the market.

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At a glance

Duration
6–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Unique tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Snacks

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    one hour Admission included

    First we are going to hike for 45 min close to the equator line to warm up, learning about volcanoes, fauna and culture. We need the copy of your passport for this.

  2. Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila

    45 min Admission included

    An incredible place to take pictures with an inca palace, inside we can feel the energies of quarts and stones. Also is famous because you can experience new smells for you spirit.

  3. Mitad Del Mundo

    one hour Admission included

    A museum located in the latitude zero is waiting for us we will be able to feel that gravity, altitude and magnetism are not the same there with unique demonstrations like the egg challenge or the "coreollis effect"( water spins different in the world)

  4. Stop 4

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    It´s a ceremony center to learn about a preincan culture and have a " limpia" (energy bath) accompanied by an ancentral medicinal drink called "mishky"

  5. Stop 5

    one hour

    At the top of this hill the view is breathtaking because you can admire the only mountain in the world crossed by the equator: Cayambe.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Olympus Plaza
  • Hotel Principe Marcell
  • Torres de Suites Executive Suites & Residences
  • Hotel Cumanda
  • Casa Gangotena
  • Los Alpes
  • Samariwasi Hotel Boutique
  • Hotel Rumipamba
  • Hotel Quito
  • Adamas House Hotel
  • Hotel Super Chinto
  • Hostal Bolivar Inn

and 164 more pickup points

Wait for the pick-up by our guide with his national tourist guide credential. You need a lot of water. Its included transfer in/transfer out, same day, just write me.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • We are going to spend 3 hours at the most, going to the attractions, in the car

  • Weather is dry and warm, please bring solar protection.

Traveller ratings

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