Horseback Riding Near Quito
A relaxed countryside experience near Pululahua and the Middle of the World that can fit naturally into your day.
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Explore Quito and Ecuador with a local guide you can contact directly — from private tours and short experiences to practical travel assistance during your stay.
I am Marco Herrera, a licensed National Tour Guide of Ecuador based in Quito. This page brings together the different ways I can help you experience the country privately and personally.
FIND WHAT FITS YOUR TRIP
A FEW WAYS TO EXPERIENCE ECUADOR
Some travelers want a full private journey. Others are looking for one memorable experience that fits naturally into their day. These are a few possibilities.
A relaxed countryside experience near Pululahua and the Middle of the World that can fit naturally into your day.
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Discover hummingbirds, waterfalls, tropical vegetation and the biodiversity of Ecuador's northwestern cloud forest.
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Build a private itinerary around your interests, timing and travel style while exploring destinations beyond Quito.
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Choose a specific experience or start with an idea. Private travel allows the day to be adapted around your interests, timing and pace.
Private experiences in the capital and the surrounding northern Quito area.
Explore Quito's historic center, viewpoints and local history with a private guide.
Discover the historic center on foot with time for conversation, culture and local stories.
A short scenic countryside experience near the Middle of the World and Pululahua.
Flexible options for travelers already in Quito who decide to explore with limited notice.
Travel beyond the city to some of the landscapes and cultural destinations that make Ecuador so diverse.
Explore the Andes on private hiking trips from Quito, with routes selected around your experience, fitness level and mountain conditions.
Explore Mindo privately with a local guide, with a flexible day focused on hummingbirds, cloud forest, waterfalls and the experiences that interest you most.
A shared small-group day trip from Quito, ideal for solo travelers or visitors who prefer to join other travelers while exploring Mindo's cloud forest and main attractions.
Indigenous culture, Andean landscapes, artisan markets and the beautiful Cuicocha crater lake.
Experience one of Ecuador's most dramatic Andean landscapes on a private journey from Quito.
Private travel beyond Quito — from independent local experiences in destinations such as Manta to longer personalized journeys across Ecuador.
Book direct and experience Manta through local eyes, with a personally coordinated private day and a trusted independent guide based in Manta.
Personalized private travel connecting destinations across mainland Ecuador.
Learn more about working directly with a licensed local guide for private travel around Ecuador.
Not every visit fits into a traditional tour. These services help with practical situations that international visitors may encounter while in Quito.
WORK DIRECTLY WITH A LOCAL GUIDE
I am Marco Herrera, a licensed National Tour Guide of Ecuador based in Quito. I have spent more than 16 years working directly with international travelers.
When you contact me, you are not contacting a large booking platform or an anonymous call center. You communicate directly with the person helping you understand your options, organize your experience and coordinate the practical details of your trip.
Some travelers want a complete itinerary. Others simply need one day, one experience or some reliable local assistance. The objective is to make the service fit your trip rather than force your trip into a fixed package.
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START WITH YOUR TRAVEL IDEA
Tell me where you are staying, how much time you have and what interests you. I can help you understand which private experience or local service makes the most sense.
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