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Teleférico Quito: Cable Car to the Roof of the Andes

Soar to 4,050 m on the Teleférico, Quito's iconic urban gondola scaling the flanks of Volcán Pichincha. The panoramic sweep over the entire city and Andean chain is simply unmissable.

What to expect

The gondola glides 2,950 m above sea level to the upper station in under 10 minutes, but the landscape transforms dramatically — from bustling city to páramo grasslands dusted with Andean wildflowers. From the top station, hardy walkers continue to Cruz Loma (4,100 m) for a 360° panorama of five snow-capped volcanoes. Your private naturalist guide interprets the unique high-altitude ecosystem and ensures you acclimatise safely, with hot coca tea on hand. The descent back into the warm city feels like re-entering another world.

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Teleférico Quito (official)
USD 8.50 gondola ticket (adult); private guided summit experience from approx. USD 120 pp via local specialist
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Good to know

Altitude affects everyone differently — a short acclimatisation walk before ascending is wise. Best combined with a Quito Old Town morning for a full-day itinerary. Confirm weather windows: mornings are typically clearest. Pre-book gondola tickets online to skip queues.

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Oceania · Oceania Insignia
15 nights · calls at Guayaquil (Quito)
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