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Day 1: Quito – Transfer In – Hotel Accommodation
Arrive in Quito. A bilingual guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. He will be able to assist you in anything you may need. Accommodation at the Selected Hotel.
Day 2: Quito – City Tour & Middle of the World – Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast. The tour begins with a great view of Orellana's way and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century) Later see the stone carved façade of Ecuador's House of Congress. Afterwards, walk in the old city visiting the Independence Square, surrounded by historically important buildings. Visit the Cathedral (XVI Century), Presidential Palace, El Sagrario Church (XVII Century), and one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South America, La Compañia de Jesus (XVII Century). The Church of San Francisco and Monastery were built a few months after the Spaniards arrival (XVI Century).
Later We will drive 15 Km. north of Quito, towards the Middle of the World where the equatorial line divide the northern and South Hemisphere. We will visit the main Monument biult in honor to the French Scientific Expedition that arrived to Ecuador in the XVIII century to define the correct location of the equator. Here you will have the oportunity to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located inside the Equator Monument, which shows a display of the main cultures of Ecuador. Or, visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural Museum, located in the exact place where the Equator Line crosses. Accommodation at the Selected Hotel.
Day 3: Otavalo Indian Market – Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast. We will drive to the North toward the Province of Lakes, Imbabura. Enjoy an exciting trip by visiting Calderon Town, well known for its bread figures. Taste exotic fruits in Guayllabamba valley, cross the Equator Line and arrive at Cayambe were in a good day you can appreciate the majestic Snow-capped mountain (5,790 m.), the world highest point where the Equator Line crosses, and try its famous salt biscuits with leaf cheese. At the foot of Imbabura Mountain enjoy the picturesque view of Ecuador's largest lake, San Pablo. Afterwards visit the famous Otavalo Indian Market.
In the afternoon, visit Peguche Cascade (if you choose Shared Services)
In the Afternoon, visit Cotacachi Village well known for its leather and Cuicocha Crater Lake (if you choose private services) Drive back to Quito and accommodation at the Selected Hotel.
Day 4: Mindo Cloud Forest Breakfast.
We will drive in the morning towards the northwest of Ecuador. After 2 hours, arrive in Mindo, an ecological paradise where hiking through the forest gives you the possibility to enjoy the diversity of plants and animals. You will learn how the Indians use these plants to their benefit.
Enjoy the landscape of this wonderful place. In the afternoon, visit an orchid garden and a Butterfly Farm (If you choose Shared Services)
In the afternoon, you can choose: orchid garden and Butterfly Farm, Birdwatching, Canopy, Cable Car, Horseback Riding, Waterfalls or Tubbing. (if you choose Private Services) Back to Quito and accommodation at the Selected Hotel.
Day 5: Cotopaxi National Park – Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast. After we will drive along the Panamericana highway well knows as "The Volcanoes Avenue" towards the world's highest active volcano, Cotopaxi (5,897 meters). Drive on a third order road through a Pine forest to Limpiopungo Lake which is located 3,800 meters above sea level along the slopes of the magnificent Cotopaxi Volcano. If you wish, you can drive further to the parking lot located at 4,500 meters.
In the afternoon, back to Quito (if you choose Shared Services)
In the afternoon, hike up to the Refuge at 4,800 meters or visit an Indian Market. (If you choose Private Services). Drive back to Quito and accommodation at the Selected Hotel.
Day 6: Quito – Transfer Out Breakfast.
Transfer to the Airport.
Shared Services
Departures: Sunday
Minimun: 2 persons
Included: Bilingual Guide, Pick up, Breakfast, Accommodation and Transport.
Not included: Entrances fees, Meals, Tips and Extra Expenses
| SHARED - QUITO COMPLETED |
| Price per person in USD |
| CATEGORY | HOTEL | TPL | DBL | SGL |
| Tourist |
Fuente de Piedra |
U$ 380.00 |
U$ 402.00 |
U$ 517.00 |
| Tourist Superior |
Reina Isabel |
U$ 460.00 |
U$ 487.50 |
U$ 678.00 |
| First Class |
Mercure |
U$ 520.00 |
U$ 520.00 |
U$ 788.00 |
| Luxury |
Swissotel |
U$ 782.50 |
U$ 839.00 |
U$ 1432.00 |
Private Services
Departures: Every Day
Minimun: 1 person
Included: Bilingual Private Guide, Pick up, Entrances, Breakfast, Accommodation and Private Transport.
Not included: Meals, Tips and Extra Expenses
| PRIVATE - QUITO COMPLETED |
| Price per person in USD |
| CATEGORY | HOTEL | TPL | DBL | SGL |
| Tourist |
Fuente de Piedra |
U$ 517.00 |
U$ 640.00 |
U$ 1112.00 |
| Tourist Superior |
Reina Isabel |
U$ 597.00 |
U$ 725.50 |
U$ 1272.00 |
| First Class |
Mercure |
U$ 661.00 |
U$ 756.00 |
U$ 1400.00 |
| Luxury |
Swissotel |
U$ 919.00 |
U$ 1077.00 |
U$ 2043.00 |
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