Ecuadorian Rose Farms in Tabacundo

Duration: 8 - 10 hours

From: $158 per person

Description

Ecuadorian Rose Farms Tour from Quito – Floral & Cultural Experience

The Ecuadorian Rose Farms tour from Quito is a full-day adventure that takes you into the heart of Ecuador’s world-famous rose industry in Tabacundo, a region known globally as the rose capital due to its ideal high-altitude climate and fertile volcanic soil that produce extraordinary roses.

On this educational and visually stunning tour, you’ll see how roses are grown, selected, and prepared for export to more than 160 countries; visit a traditional artisan biscuit factory in Cayambe where you can taste local specialties; and conclude your day at the Quitsato Sundial, the precise equatorial monument where you can literally stand on the equator and learn about ancient astronomy. The entire experience includes comfortable transportation, a knowledgeable bilingual guide, entrance fees, and lunch, making it a perfect day trip from Quito to discover Ecuador’s floral heritage.

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Inclusions

✔ Transportation

✔ Pick up - Drop off

✔ Bilingual Tour Guide

✔ Ecuadorian Lunch

✔ Rose Plantation Fee

✔ Quitsato sundian Fee

❌ Tips

❌ Personal Expenses

Highlights

Visit the Ecuadorian Rose Farms in Tabacundo, learning about the cultivation and export of world-renowned roses.
Taste traditional Cayambe artisan biscuits paired with local cheese or manjar.
Stand at the Quitsato Sundial exactly on latitude 0°0′0″ and learn about equatorial astronomy.
Guided insights into floral agriculture and Andean culture throughout the tour.

Itinerary

Ecuadorian Rose Farms

Our tour begins early in the morning from the city of Quito.

Your guide will accompany you on this tour and pick you up from your hotel to begin this incomparable adventure.

Rose Farms

In the heights of Tabacundo, the world's rose capital, you'll enjoy a unique experience visiting an Ecuadorian rose plantation famous for their beauty, size, and intense colors.

You'll learn about the cultivation, selection, and packaging process of more than 400 varieties exported to 160 countries, surrounded by greenhouses and Andean landscapes that reflect the artistry and excellence of the world's largest exporter of high-quality roses.

Artisanal biscuit factory in Cayambe

We continue with a visit to an artisanal factory to learn about the traditional process of making the famous Cayambe biscuits.

You'll learn about the selection of high-quality ingredients that characterize this Ecuadorian product, and at the end, you'll enjoy a delicious tasting that highlights the authentic local flavor.

Quitsato Sundial

We end at the Middle of the World Monument in Cayambe, where you can stand on the equator and tell the time thanks to the sun's shadow. From this vantage point, you can appreciate the majestic mountains of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Their history dates back to 1735, when a European expedition arrived in Ecuador to locate latitude 0°, making it possible today to experience the journey between two hemispheres in a single step.

Price 2026

Group Size	Private Tour	Small Group	Shared Tour
Price based in 1 visitor	$ 216	Not available	Not available
Price per person based in 2 or more visitors	$ 158	Not available	Not available

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What Travellers Say About Real Dreams

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Great tour company. Amazing tour guides. Safe driver !

We had the BEST time with Real Dream tours. Our tour guide was Andrés and our driver maybe (Javier) was the ABSOLUTE BEST. We went to the hot springs. Got there safely. We hiked a beautiful trail. Andres took some photos of us and pretty much took care of everything when we arrived at the spa. Andres was also very knowledgeable about the country. Educated us on some fun facts. We were traveling as a family of 5. The company is great! They personalized everything for us. They can customize anything you need. Even dropped us off at the airport after our relaxing day. Such great people. highly recommended! Will use them again.

tktun20906

washington dc

June 11, 2025

Quilotoa -day trip

Quilotoa is a beautiful place it’s worth the long trip from Quito. I would totally recomend. The views are just stunning.

Also our tour guide was Pedro. 10/10

Carol

Puerto Rico

March 10, 2025

Vielen Dank Pedro!

Ich hatte eine tolle Zeit mit meinem Guide Pedro. Vom hoch gelegenen Cotopaxi, über die im perfekten Sonnenschein schimmernde Quilotoa Lagune, zum abenteuerlichen Banos und schliesslich in den abgelegenen Regenwald in der Itamandi Lodge, hat Pedro alles gegeben um meine Reise perfekt zu machen.

Martin

May 21, 2025

Great company-book with confidence.

Andres made the day! We have hired many many different guides in many many different countries and Andres was one of the best we have had. He perfectly split the difference between information and giving us our space. He was attentive to our 10 year old…especially important on such a very long day. Keeping the little one going made for a successful day for all of us.

He and the driver spotted a toucan along a road and halted everything, hustled us out of the car and made sure we all saw it and got pictures. Well done!

We combined this tour with visits to both equator exhibits and while this was no fault of the tour company (they had informed us of road closures and we were not upset) it took us much longer to get back than planned and we nearly ran out of time. We got the photos we wanted so no harm no foul, but we cut it very close. I’m thankful for the good driver we had!

maureenehess

Bogota, Colombia

June 20, 2025

Fantastic trip to local market and beautiful nature.

Very nice trip to a very nice market. This is South America's largest outdoor market. Also got to stop at the original center of the world, and taste very good biscuits 😁

Helge B

July 12, 2025

Otavala Market

Great trip to the Otavalo market. Andrés was a wonderful guide who shared so much history and stories about Equador and the area. A great day tour from Quoto.

Martedal

July 9, 2025

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This tour was absolutely wonderful from the adventure to the company of Ayrton. This walk was intense but totally worth it, i will do the summit next year. I’m very happy with the tour, from the pick up until the drop off! Ayrton is very friendly, knowledgeable, and he knows how to take the best photos that’ll last a lifetime ☺️ I’m very pleased, thank you so much for a great experience!
  
 
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Andrés was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the zone, the fun facts, the trivia questions and the cool attitude made this experience one of a kind! Ciro was an excellent driver and got us back and forth safe. Thank you! The tour was just enough to get good photos from both places, grab lunch and head back. If you want to take a longer experience on either place, probably book a full day per location.
  
 
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Absolutely incredible experience – 10/10! I cannot recommend this tour enough! I booked a private day trip from Quito to Chimborazo, and it was truly one of the highlights of my nearly two months exploring Ecuador. I honestly can't believe more tourists don't visit Chimborazo — it is absolutely breathtaking, and such an amazing place to experience. I was picked up directly from my apartment, we stopped for breakfast, and then headed out toward Chimborazo. Irene was an absolutely FABULOUS guide — incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Ecuador. I learned SO much from her throughout the day, and that is saying something, as I've already spent nearly two months exploring Ecuador! She shared so much fascinating information about the landscape, history, culture, and the area around Chimborazo. Jimmy was our driver and was equally wonderful. He has such a great sense of humor and was an excellent, very safe driver. He also came along on the hike with us, which was such a nice surprise! He also recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch. Irene and Jimmy were both so kind and made the entire day feel easy, fun, and comfortable. As a 22-year-old woman traveling alone, I also want to emphasize how truly safe and secure I felt the entire time. I was completely comfortable with both Irene and Jimmy, and they took such great care of me throughout the day. I never once felt worried or uncomfortable traveling so far from Quito on my own. And, the PHOTOS! Irene and Jimmy took FABULOUS pictures of me — genuinely better than anything I could have taken myself. They knew exactly where to stop and how to capture the scenery, and I came away with so many incredible photos and memories from the day. The hike itself was also amazing. I personally found it less difficult than hiking Cotopaxi, although the altitude is definitely challenging and should not be underestimated! The landscape is absolutely surreal, and being up there surrounded by that incredible scenery is an experience I will never forget. If you're considering doing this tour, book it! Especially if you're traveling alone, I could not recommend Irene and Jimmy more highly. They were knowledgeable, funny, kind, professional, and made the entire experience unforgettable. This was one of the best days I've had in Ecuador, and I am so grateful to them both! It's so worth it.