Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Quito & Mitad del Mundo
Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Quito & Mitad del Mundo
Quito, Ecuador
Experience Rating
3 hours to 1 day (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 3 more
Overview
Experience Ecuador’s “Middle of the World City” on this self-guided motor scooter excursion. After a quick safety briefing, head to Mitad del Mundo—the precise location of the equatorial line—and visit the monument that divides the northern and southern hemispheres. Check out a museum that tackles the physics and folklore of the area, tour a dormant volcano in South America’s first national park, and explore other sites in and around Quito.
Explore Ecuador’s “Middle of the World City” on an affordable, half-day tour
Stand in the exact spot where the southern and northern hemisphere meet
Visit the Intiñan Museum and the Pululahua Volcano Geobotanical Reserve
Ride your own motor scooter and explore the region at your own pace
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Coffee and/or Tea
Entrance fees to museums and parks
Fuel
100% refundable security deposit using a major credit card ($500)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Ecuador Freedom Moto Turismo, Calle Finlandia N35-06 Y Suecia, Quito 170135, Ecuador
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Itinerary
Stop At:
Ecuador Freedom
You'll pick up your bike and get an orientation on driving customs and how to operate your pre-programmed GPS navigation unit.
A tour of the Equator. FInd out how the ancients knew this was the center of the world, long before modern GPS systems. Experience first-hand the Coriolis effect by doing experiments right on the equator line.