Group Tours from Quito, Ecuador
Travelling with family, friends or a team? We plan day trips and multi-day tours from Quito for your whole group, with your own guide, your own transport and a plan built around your pace. Private group day tours start from $150 per person, with pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb or the airport.
Why groups book with Community Adventures
- Local and based in Quito. Our office is in the Old Town at Pedro Fermín Cevallos N6-78 y Olmedo, inside Community Hostel. You can come in and plan with us in person.
- More than 20 years in tourism. Community Travel Group runs hostels in Quito, Alausí and Baños, plus tours across Ecuador, with a team of about 45 people.
- One contact for the whole trip. Day tours from Quito, the Cuyabeno Amazon and the Galápagos, planned together.
- A real person answers. Message us on WhatsApp and a local trip planner replies with a plan and a price.
Who our group tours are for
- Families, including grandparents and kids, who want a relaxed pace and flexible stops.
- Friends travelling together who want the same adventure without sharing a bus with strangers.
- Teams and companies looking for a day out or a short trip from Quito. We can issue a factura (Ecuadorian invoice) for your company.
- Students and university groups. Tell us the size of your class and we will plan the day.
Group tours from Quito
Every tour below runs as a shared day tour at the listed price. For groups, we can also run it privately, with your own guide and vehicle and a start time that suits you.
| Tour | Length | Shared price per person | For your group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi Bike & Hike | 1 day | $63 | Private from $150 pp |
| Quilotoa Crater Lake | 1 day | $57.50 | Private from $150 pp |
| Otavalo Indigenous Market | 1 day | $57.50 | Private from $150 pp |
| Mindo Cloud Forest | 1 day | $57.50 | Private from $150 pp |
| Cotopaxi & Quilotoa 2 Day Adventure | 2 days, 1 night | $170 | Private on request |
| Cuyabeno Jungle Tour | 3, 4 or 5 days | From $310 | Quote for groups |
| Galápagos Island Hopping | 5 to 8 days | Price on request | Quote for groups |
| Free Walking Tour Quito | About 3 hours | Free | Tell us your group size when you book |
Private group day tours from Quito start from $150 per person (minimum 2 people). That includes your own guide and vehicle, with pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb or the airport. There is no maximum group size.
Day trips: how the day runs
Our shared day tours are run with our local partner operator. They leave Quito early in the morning, meeting at Plaza San Blas (about 7:20) or Plaza Foch (about 7:10). Mindo meets earlier, at about 6:50. When you book privately as a group, we pick you up from your hotel, Airbnb or the airport in Quito at a time that suits you.
Tours are guided in English. For groups, we can also look for guides who speak other languages, so just ask.
Amazon and Galápagos for groups
- Cuyabeno Amazon: 3, 4 or 5 days at Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge. The overnight transfer leaves Community Hostel in Quito at 22:30–23:00 and reaches Puente de Cuyabeno at 9–10am, and the tour starts at about 11:00. Private double rooms cost about $20 extra per person. See the Cuyabeno tour.
- Galápagos: land-based island hopping and day tours from Santa Cruz, planned with our Galápagos partner. Tell us your dates and group size and we will send a plan and a quote. See Galápagos packages.
Mix and match a multi-day group trip
Combine the Andes, the Amazon and the Galápagos into one trip. For example: a Quito walking tour on day one, Cotopaxi and Quilotoa next, then Cuyabeno or the Galápagos. Tell us how many days you have and we will build it with you. Read more about private and custom tours.
Group tours FAQ
What group tours can we do from Quito?
Popular group day trips from Quito are Cotopaxi (bike and hike), Quilotoa Crater Lake, the Otavalo market and the Mindo cloud forest. For longer trips we offer Cotopaxi and Quilotoa in 2 days, the Cuyabeno Amazon in 3 to 5 days, and Galápagos island hopping.
Can we book a private tour just for our group?
Yes. Any of our day tours from Quito can run privately for your group, with your own guide and transport. Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp and we will reply with a plan and a price.
How much does a group tour from Quito cost?
Shared day tours cost $57.50 to $63 per person, and the Cotopaxi and Quilotoa 2-day tour costs $170. Private group prices depend on your group size, dates and transport, so we quote each group individually. Private group day tours start from $150 per person, with a minimum of 2 people.
What is the largest group you can take?
There is no maximum group size. Tell us how many people are coming and we will plan the guides and transport for the whole group.
Where do group day tours start?
Shared day tours meet at Plaza San Blas (about 7:20) or Plaza Foch (about 7:10) in Quito. Mindo meets earlier, at about 6:50. For private groups we pick you up from your hotel, Airbnb or the airport in Quito.
Can we combine the Andes, the Amazon and the Galápagos in one trip?
Yes. We plan multi-day trips that combine day tours from Quito, the Cuyabeno Amazon and the Galápagos. Tell us how many days you have and we will build the trip with you.
How does a group get to the Cuyabeno Amazon?
The overnight transfer leaves Community Hostel in Quito at 22:30–23:00 and arrives at Puente de Cuyabeno at 9–10am. The tour starts at about 11:00. You can also travel on your own in daylight.
Do your guides speak English?
Our tours are guided in English. For groups, we can also look for guides who speak other languages. Ask when you request your quote.
Can you issue an invoice for a company group?
Yes. We can issue a factura (Ecuadorian invoice) for company and team bookings.
Do you take school and university groups?
Yes. Tell us the size of your group and your dates, and we will plan the day with you.
How do we book?
Message us on WhatsApp at +593 97 998 4730 or email info@communitytravel.ec with your dates, group size and interests. You can also visit us at Community Hostel, Pedro Fermín Cevallos N6-78 y Olmedo, in Quito’s Old Town.
How it works
- Message us on WhatsApp (+593 97 998 4730) or email info@communitytravel.ec with your dates, group size and interests.
- Get a plan and a price. A local trip planner sends a suggested itinerary and a quote for your group.
- Adjust it together until it fits your group.
- Confirm and travel. We send the final details before your trip.
Planning a trip for your group? Send us your dates and group size and we will reply with a plan and a price. Or visit us at Community Hostel in Quito’s Old Town.