Quito in Ecuador is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Quito lies at around 2,800 metres, and the equator runs only a few kilometres north of the city. Anyone who wants to say one day that they stood at the middle of the world finds the place for it here. For many travellers the capital of Ecuador is the opening of a trip that ends in the Galápagos. The Monumento Middle of the World and the Intiñan Equator Museum show the equator from two angles, once as a monument, once as an experiment.
The Teleférico takes you into the clouds above the city, where you have a view of volcanoes. The Botanical Garden of Quito shows how varied the vegetation of the Andes is. June to September is the dry season and offers the clearest views. Cuenca in the south and the Galápagos are the neighbouring destinations.
Because Quito lies high, it is advisable to keep the first day calm so that the body adjusts. That is part of the preparation of a trip that takes place only once. In the video call Once in a Lifetime discusses with you how the days in the city, in the Andes and on the islands are distributed.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Quito is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila, Experience
Parque La Carolina, Experience
Vulqano Park, Experience
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| Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila |
| Parque La Carolina |
| Vulqano Park |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Quito by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Quito?
For Quito, Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila, Parque La Carolina and Vulqano Park are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Quito suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Quito in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Quito includes Hotel Real Audiencia, La Casona de la Ronda Hotel and Casa Gangotena, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Ecuador work well together?
Besides Quito, Cuenca and Galápagos come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Quito cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyMatching route
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Nearby destinations
These destinations in Ecuador come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Red Sea Global, Rio de Janeiro, Rom.
Gallery
- Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila, Experience
- Parque La Carolina, Experience
- Vulqano Park, Experience
Parque Itchimbía, Experience
Quito Botanical Gardens, Experience
Middle of the World, Experience
Intiñan Equator Museum, Experience
Swing in the clouds - Teleférico, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.