Sports and leisure activities Quito

A dozen cables over a distance of more than 3,500 m, up to 400 m high! Get ready for a great experience. This company was founded in Costa Rica nearly 15 years ago and today delights travelers in search of adrenaline. The material and equipment are certified and up to standard. Very professional (and English-speaking) guides accompany you; you can go with your eyes closed: safety and professionalism are a must. In the middle of the forest, the course includes several zip line descents.

12 cables over 3650 m. Fitted with a neck and suspended to a cable, you slide on one thread from one point to another, in the air and above the forest. A fun activity that shares with family or friends. The course includes several raids. If we suggest this company in the guide, please know that we recommend instead Mindo Canopy Adventure, for reasons of safety and professionalism. 

Since 2005, La Isla Mindo has been one of those local tour operators who put respect for the environment first. Working with local tour guides and tourism operators, La Isla Mindo offers a wide choice of activities (sports, hotels, tours, restaurants) in Mindo and the surrounding area, while promoting community tourism. The agency also specializes in canyoning (3 or 10 km) and tubing tours. A highly recommended agency with a reputation for seriousness and professionalism.

José Luis Rodriguez is an experienced French speaking guide who knows his country perfectly. He set up the first electric bicycle tour agency in Quito. He offers a tourist circuit that connects the hills of San Juan, El Panecillo, Itchimbía and Guangüiltagua through his company "e-bike". The route is done on electrically assisted bicycles, which minimize the physical effort of pedaling and allow access to more places in less time. This project is an alternative to car traffic supported by the municipality.

This agency, pioneer in its field and very professional, offers mountain bike tours from one to several days. From Quito, the cyclists have the choice among a great diversity of tours from 1 to several days: from the snowy summits of the Sierra volcanoes to the subtropical forest of Mindo or the jungle passing by the springs of Papallacta, the lagoons of Quilotoa, Cuicocha in the region of Otavalo, an ascent of Pichincha by jeep then descent by mountain bike on several kilometers of unpaved tracks. The descent of Cotopaxi is one of the must-dos.

El Cap is a climbing gym born from the meeting of two French-Ecuadorian couples who are passionate about this sport. The opportunities to climb in a natural environment are not very numerous around Quito, so Estelle and her friends opened this beautiful gym a few years ago. We meet there to learn, to train but also to spend good moments between sportsmen, sometimes around a glass (of fruit juice of course) in the bar of the room which also proposes excellent snacks. Sauna and shower complete the package. Highly recommended!

The first company dedicated to hot air balloon flights in Ecuador, Kawsay balloons offers captive flights of a few minutes, mainly intended for couples' celebrations (anniversaries, weddings, births) and most of the time over the San Pablo lake. But the reason Kawsay is listed here is that the company is based in Quito and can also arrange other types of flights, on demand, throughout the country. So if you have the means, call them to discover Ecuador from the clouds, an unforgettable experience.