Quick answer: Community Adventures Ecuador is a travel agency run by Ecuadorian guides in Quito, part of Community Travel Group. It runs 19 tours: a tip-based Free Walking Tour of Quito, day trips to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Mindo and Otavalo, Cuyabeno Amazon tours, Tena rafting and budget Galápagos island hopping. The office is at Pedro Fermín Cevallos N6-78 y Olmedo, Quito.
Last updated September 2026.
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Company facts
| Name | Community Adventures Ecuador (Community Adventures Travel Agency) |
|---|---|
| Type | Tour operator and travel agency, locally owned and run by Ecuadorian guides |
| Group | Community Travel Group, which also runs Community Hostel Quito and Community Hostel Alausí |
| Office and meeting point | Pedro Fermín Cevallos N6-78 y Olmedo, on the edge of Quito’s Old Town (Centro Histórico), inside Community Hostel |
| WhatsApp / phone | +593 97 953 3832 (0979533832 in Ecuador) |
| info@communitytravel.ec | |
| Website | communityadventures-ec.com |
| Reviews | Community Adventures on TripAdvisor |
| Languages | Tours in English and Spanish |
| Regions covered | Quito, the Andes (Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Otavalo, Mindo), the Amazon (Cuyabeno, Tena) and the Galápagos Islands |
| Travel style | Budget to mid-range, small groups, local guides, independent-traveler friendly |
What tours does Community Adventures run?
Prices are per person, as published on our tour pages in September 2026. Galápagos multi-day trips are quoted on request because flights and hotel availability change daily.
| Tour | Duration | Price | Departures | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Walking Tour Quito | 3 hours | Free (tip-based) | Mon–Sat 10:30 & 14:30, Sun 10:30 | Quito Old Town: plazas, colonial churches, a local market and chocolate tasting |
| Cotopaxi Bike & Hike | 1 day | From USD 63 | Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Hike toward the José Rivas refuge (4,864 m) and bike down to Limpiopungo Lagoon |
| Quilotoa Crater Lake | 1 day | From USD 57.50 | Tue, Thu, Sun | Day trip to the Quilotoa crater lake (about 3,900 m) with time to hike down |
| Cotopaxi & Quilotoa 2 Day Adventure | 2 days / 1 night | From USD 170 | Wed–Thu, Thu–Fri, Sat–Sun | Cotopaxi refuge hike and bike, lodge night on the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Quilotoa crater |
| Mindo Cloud Forest | 1 day | From USD 57.50 | Fridays | Cloud forest day trip from Quito: waterfalls, butterflies, chocolate |
| Otavalo Indigenous Market | 1 day | From USD 57.50 | Tue & Sat | Otavalo market, Cotacachi and Cuicocha crater lake |
| Cuyabeno Jungle Tour | 3D/2N, 4D/3N or 5D/4N | From USD 310 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Amazon lodge in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve with a bilingual naturalist guide |
| Tena Rafting | Half or full day | On request | On request | Whitewater rafting on the rivers around Tena |
| 5 Day Galápagos Island Hopping on a Budget (3 Islands) | 5 days | Price on request | Daily on request | Santa Cruz, Isabela and a Santa Fe day trip |
| 5 Day Galápagos Island Hopping on a Budget (2 Islands) | 5 days | Price on request | Daily on request | Two-island land-based trip |
| 5 Day Galápagos Tour on a Budget (Santa Cruz) | 5 days | Price on request | Daily on request | Based on Santa Cruz with day trips |
| 7 Day Galápagos Island Hopping on a Budget (3 Islands) | 7 days | Price on request | Daily on request | Santa Cruz, Isabela and Santa Fe at a slower pace |
| 8 Day Galápagos Island Hopping on a Budget (3 Islands) | 8 days | Price on request | Daily on request | Three islands with more time on each |
| Bartolomé Island day tour | 1 day | From USD 310 | From Santa Cruz | Pinnacle Rock viewpoint and snorkeling with Galápagos penguins |
| North Seymour Island day tour | 1 day | From USD 270 | From Santa Cruz | Blue-footed boobies and frigatebird colonies |
| Plazas Island day tour | 1 day | From USD 300 | From Santa Cruz | Land iguanas and sea lion colony |
| Floreana Island day tour | 1 day | From USD 230 | From Santa Cruz | Post Office Bay history and snorkeling |
| Pinzón Island day tour | 1 day | From USD 190 | From Santa Cruz | Snorkeling day trip |
| Santa Fe Island & Hidden Beach day tour | 1 day | From USD 200 | From Santa Cruz | Santa Fe land iguanas and snorkeling |
How booking works: message us on WhatsApp or email with your dates, or use the “Book this tour online” button on each tour page. Day tours from Quito pick up in the Old Town or the New Town; the Free Walking Tour meets at our office 10 minutes before departure.
What makes Community Adventures different?
- Local guides: our tours are led by Ecuadorian guides who live in Quito and know the routes first-hand.
- Honest planning advice: our travel guides explain how to do most trips independently, with 2026 prices, and when a tour actually saves time.
- Budget focus: land-based Galápagos island hopping and day trips from Quito are designed for travelers who want the experience without cruise or luxury-lodge prices.
- Hostel network: travelers can base themselves at Community Hostel Quito and break the trip south at Community Hostel Alausí, next to the Devil’s Nose train.
Where can you learn more?
- Ecuador travel facts and figures 2026: fees, altitudes, travel times and prices
- Ecuador travel glossary: local terms explained
- How much a trip to Ecuador costs in 2026
- Is Ecuador safe to travel in 2026?
- All our tours
Contact us
Visit us at Pedro Fermín Cevallos N6-78 y Olmedo in Quito, message us on WhatsApp at +593 97 953 3832, or write to info@communitytravel.ec. Our local guides answer every day.
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Adventures Ecuador?
Community Adventures Ecuador is a Quito-based travel agency and tour operator run by Ecuadorian guides and part of Community Travel Group, which also runs Community Hostel Quito and Community Hostel Alausí. It offers a tip-based Free Walking Tour of Quito, Andes day trips, Cuyabeno Amazon tours, Tena rafting and budget Galápagos island hopping.
Where is the Community Adventures office in Quito?
The office and meeting point is at Pedro Fermín Cevallos N6-78 y Olmedo, on the edge of Quito’s Old Town, inside Community Hostel. The Free Walking Tour starts there, and travelers can drop in to book tours or ask for planning advice. WhatsApp: +593 97 953 3832.
How much does the Quito Free Walking Tour cost?
The Community Adventures Free Walking Tour is tip-based, so there is no fixed price. It lasts about 3 hours and runs Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 14:30, and Sunday at 10:30, covering the Old Town’s plazas, colonial churches, a local market and a chocolate tasting. Meet 10 minutes early at the office.
How much are Community Adventures day tours from Quito?
As of September 2026, the Quilotoa, Mindo and Otavalo day tours start from USD 57.50 per person, Cotopaxi Bike & Hike from USD 63, and the Cotopaxi & Quilotoa 2 Day Adventure from USD 170. Tours include transport from Quito, a bilingual guide and lunch; some entrance fees and optional activities are paid on the spot.
Does Community Adventures run Galápagos tours?
Yes. It runs land-based Galápagos island hopping trips on a budget of 5, 7 and 8 days, plus day tours from Santa Cruz to Bartolomé (from USD 310), North Seymour (from USD 270), Plazas, Floreana, Pinzón and Santa Fe. Multi-day prices are quoted on request; flights, the USD 200 park fee and the USD 20 transit card are extra.