Quito Middle of the World & Cable Car Day Trip

This private tour is ideal if you want a mix of scenery, light adventure and classic “equator line” photos without worrying about logistics. Your driver takes care of the route and timings while you focus on the views, short walks and photo opportunities at your own pace.

Highlights of the Middle of the World & Cable Car Tour

• Ride the Quito Teleférico (cable car) from the city up the slopes of Pichincha Volcano, reaching around 4,000 meters above sea level for spectacular views of Quito and the surrounding Andean peaks on clear days.
• Enjoy free time at the top to walk slowly, take pictures, have a coffee at altitude or simply relax and admire the landscape.
• Visit the Middle of the World monument (Mitad del Mundo), located near latitude 0°0’0″, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere and take the classic equator photos.
• Option to visit the Intiñan Solar Museum or similar interactive museum, with equator experiments and exhibits about local cultures and traditions.
• Travel in a private vehicle with flexible timing, allowing you to adapt how long you stay at the cable car and at the equator complex, and add brief city/market stops if time allows.

A typical Middle of the World & Cable Car tour lasts around 4–8 hours, depending on weather, queues at the cable car and how long you choose to spend at each attraction.

What’s Included in Your Private Day Trip

Included

• Bilingual tour guide providing assistance and clear explanations at each stop, suggesting the best viewpoints and local spots based on your interests.
• Private transportation for the entire Cable Car and Middle of the World route, using an SUV, minivan, van, or bus depending on your group size, with round-trip service from Quito.
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels, Airbnbs, and the airport area in Quito.
• Private vehicle, fuel, tolls, and parking fees.
• Bottled water on board.

Not Included

• Tips are optional and not included in the tour price; any tipping is entirely up to you.
• Meals and drinks are not included, but we’ll be happy to recommend good local places along the way.