Quito Tours & Ecuador Adventures
Hotel Casa Francisco is your launching pad for Ecuador. From half-day tours of Quito’s historic centre to multi-day Amazon expeditions and Galapagos cruises, we’ve curated a selection of tours operated by our trusted partner CarpeDM Adventures an award-winning Quito-based operator with 18+ years of experience and recognized by Lonely Planet, G Adventures, Rough Guides, and TripAdvisor.
Tours In and Around Quito
Half-day and full-day experiences starting from our hotel
Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo
Discover Quito’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with a licensed guide — the colonial churches, the Plaza Grande, the Panecillo viewpoint — then continue to the Equatorial Line monument at Mitad del Mundo and the fascinating Intiñan Museum.
Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip
Hike at the foot of one of the world’s highest active volcanoes. Spot wild horses on the páramo, climb to the refuge at 4,800m, and walk the rim of Limpiopungo lagoon. A classic full-day adventure from Quito.
Quilotoa Crater Lake
A turquoise crater lake in a dormant volcano. Hike the rim, descend to the water’s edge, and meet indigenous Andean communities along the way. One of the most iconic landscapes in Ecuador.
Otavalo Market & Cuicocha
Saturday is best for Otavalo’s legendary indigenous market — textiles, leather, jewellery, and local crafts. Pair with a visit to the stunning Cuicocha crater lake and the Peguche waterfall.
Mindo Cloud Forest
Two hours west of Quito, Mindo is a cloud forest paradise — hummingbirds, waterfalls, chocolate-making workshops, and a tarabita cable car over the canopy. A favourite for nature lovers.
Free Walking Tour of Quito Old Town
A guided walk through Quito’s UNESCO Old Town led by local Quiteños, starting just blocks from our hotel. The best free orientation to the city — book a spot the day you arrive.
Extend to the Amazon
The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is Ecuador’s most biodiverse Amazon destination — an overnight ride from Quito to the heart of the rainforest.
Our concierge can arrange your transport with TuVIPBus, a VIP overnight bus departing Quito at 10:00 PM and arriving Lago Agrio for breakfast at 8:00 AM. From there, you’ll continue to one of our trusted partner ecolodges or join a curated Amazon program with CarpeDM:
CarpeDM Amazon Programs
Curated 3, 4, and 5-day Amazon experiences across Cuyabeno, Yasuní, and the Napo region. Choose your style of adventure.
Cuyabeno Caiman Eco-Lodge
On the Laguna Grande, in the heart of Cuyabeno. Award-winning service since 2016.
Cuyabeno Piranha Eco-Lodge
Intimate small-group experience with a four-storey observation tower overlooking the canopy.
Or Continue to the Galapagos
Curated cruises and last-minute fares for the islands
From Quito, a 90-minute flight takes you to the most extraordinary wildlife archipelago on Earth. CarpeDM is a leading Galapagos tour operator with relationships across the fleet — catamarans, yachts, and cruise ships for every traveler profile.
All Galapagos Cruises
Browse the full CarpeDM Galapagos fleet — catamarans, yachts, and multi-day expedition ships.
Galapagos Last Minute Deals
Late-availability cabin fares for flexible travelers. Significant discounts on premier cruises with imminent departure.
Ready to Book?
Our concierge team is here to help you choose the right tour and coordinate your dates. Get a direct quote from CarpeDM Adventures for live availability and pricing, or speak with our front desk and we’ll arrange everything for you.