Overview
To get to know Quito there are many ways, but there is a very special way of getting to know it, from the heights, and what better from the great colossus that always takes care of us, the Pichincha Volcano. Which in reality is the Macizo de los Pichinchas an impressive set of hills and volcanoes that protect the beautiful city of Quito.
With an 18-minute tour, you will contemplate the city of Quito in the cabins of the cable car, reaching more than 4,000 meters above sea level where you can carry out various activities according to your tastes and preferences. In addition to knowing the birdlife of the place and being able to take the best panoramic photographs of the Carita de Dios.
In our tour you will be able to discover the magic that nature hides without traveling outside the city, know the charm that the Pichincha Volcano has, try to touch the sky with your own hands and if you are lucky recharge your energies
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What's included
Bottled water
National tour guide
Entrance tickets to Teleferiqo
Snacks
Gratuities
Services not specified in the itinerary
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Telefériqo de Quito entrance, in front of the ticket office
Address: Fulgencio Araujo y Av. Occidental.
At the entrance of the Cable Car, look for our guide, our guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Quito
The Mirador de Cruz Loma located at 4,050 meters above sea level. From here we can observe the charming capital of the Ecuadorians, the majesty of the Andes mountain range. On different fronts we can admire the Cotopaxi, the Heart, the Antisana, the Cayambe and others.
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18 min
The TelefériQo de Quito is one of the most important tourist icons of the city of Quito, an obligatory place to visit for national and foreign tourists. Inaugurated on May 24, 2005, and located in the foothills of the Rucu Pichincha volcano, it ascends from the Motriz platform at 3,117 meters above sea level to Cruz Loma at 3,947 meters above sea level, which makes it one of the highest cable cars in South America.
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Rucu Pichincha
5 hours
Being the oldest peak of the Pichinchas massif, Ruco, which means old in Kichwa, reaches 4,696 meters above sea level; therefore, its summit is considered medium mountain and its ascent of medium difficulty.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Guayaquil).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Quito from above
Can I cancel Quito from above for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–6 hours.
Where does it start?
Telefériqo de Quito entrance, in front of the ticket office Address: Fulgencio Araujo y Av. Occidental.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- National tour guide
- Entrance tickets to Teleferiqo
- Snacks
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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