Our country, needless
to say owes its name to the Equatorial Line which crosses it
15 minutes to the north of Quito. There you find a monument marking
latitude 0º 00` 00”. This is a fun and unique place where you can literally
jump from the northern to southern hemisphere of the planet.
This tour includes a visit to the Ethnographic Museum on site.
Certificates are awarded to visitors who take part in this adventure. Accommodation at hotel Dann Carlton.
Quito Panoramic View
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San Francisco monastery
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3.- Otavalo Full day (B)
Start your trip through the Awakening Valley in Calderón
with its bread-dough figures and Cayambe, where we can enjoy bizcochos a local pastry specialty.
Passing by some of the most attractive artisan centers and Andean
landscapes, you arrive in Otavalo with its famous indigenous market
just in time to bargain for hand-knitted wool sweaters, colorful
tapestries, wood carvings, silver jewelry, native paintings, woolen
and straw hats and much more. Afterwards, enjoy the amazing landscapes
on your return to Quito. Accommodation at hotel Dann Carlton.
Day 4.- QUITO – COTOPAXI – BAÑOS (B-D)
We embark on our journey south on th Panamericana highway in the early hours of the morning, following collection from your hotel. This route is the connection between "Andes" and "Costa", passing several small towns regarded as having had a great influence on Quito.. This is followed by a beautiful area known as “Volcano Avenue”, here volcanoes such as Corazon, Rumiñahui, North Iliniza, South Iliniza and Cotopaxi (one of the highest snow-capped in the world) might be seen. Continuing our adventure through the Ecuadorian highlands we pass through the villages of Latacunga, Salcedo and Ambato and visit the area of Los Salasacas. We then continue to Baños, another small city known as the "The Door of the Amazon Basin". If the weather permits, we stop to admire the beautiful waterfalls, tomato trees and a wide variety of orchids. Hotel accommodation at Sangay.
Cotopaxi Volcano
Day 5.- BAÑOS –RIOBAMBA (B-D)
The adventure sets off after breakfast where we advance along
the Panamericana highway, with some of the most enjoyable views in Ecuador, until we reach the city of Riobamba, located at the foot of the snow-capped Chimborazo (6310m). This historical city represents a great deal of importance as the first Ecuadorian Constitution was established here. Places to visit include the Cathedral and the museum of “Las Conceptas”. We stay overnight in Riobamba city at Abraspungo hotel, located at
the foot of the snow-capped Chimborazo volcano.
Day 6.-RIOBAMBA – TRAIN – INGAPIRCA - CUENCA (B-D)
After an early breakfast, we transfer to the train station to board a spectacular journey to Alausí. Twist and
turn over the Andes, along bridging ravines and river gorges to
arrive to Alausí. Once here, prepare to endure the Devil´s
Nose switchbacks, one of the most impressive feats of rail engineering
in the world. Return to Alausí with lunch and continue south along the Andes by bus to Cuenca, visiting on route
the Inca Ruins of Ingapirca to arrive at dusk. Accommodation
and an evening meals are provided at Carvallo or Crespo hotels.
Ingapirca Ruins
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Cuenca streets
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Day 7.- CUENCA – GUALACEO – CHORDELEG - PAUTE (B-D)
At a leisurely pace guests enjoy a full day of discovering the beauty and charm for which Cuenca and it´s surroundings have been internationally recognised as having. As we leave this World Cultural Heritage Site we travel through Gualaceo Valley which starts in Santa Ana's Valley and advances high into the mountains through some truly diverse scenery. Stops are made on the way at small towns that produce a variety of handcrafts such as Chordeleg, famous for it´s jewelry and filigrane work. After lunch, we follow the road along the banks of the Santa Barbara River, lined with weeping willows to the village of Gualaceo. Hotel accommodation at Carvallo or Crespo.
Day 8.-CUENCA – GUAYAQUIL – GUAYAQUIL CITY TOUR - PARQUE HISTORICO (B-D)
Shortly after breakfast we depart from Cuenca to Guayaquil, here we enjoy the change in climate from the cool highlands to the warm coast. Once in Guayaquil we visit many points of interest including Parque Historico (a historical park), a recreation of Guayaquil and its surroundings at the end of the 19th century. This park is surrounded by native flora providing many opportunities to learn of the history and biology of this fascinating area with demonstrations held every hour during weekends. As we bring the tour to a close we drop you off at your hotel, the Grand Hotel Guayaquil.
Day 9.- GUAYAQUIL - SALINAS – MONTAÑITA (B-D)
After an early breakfast we depart along the “Ruta del Sol”, an area with amazing views and beautiful weather. Here we travel down the coast passing by small towns such as: Ballenita and Playa de Ayangue to get to Montañita. Accomodation and evening meals are at Baja Montañita
Coastal city
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"Ruta del Sol" Beach
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10.- MONTAÑITA – ISLA DE LA PLATA – PUERTO LOPEZ(B)
As we make our way to Puerto Lopez, a pleasant little fishing town, we visit “Isla de la Plata” known for its whale watching from June to September. This route is considered by many as the eco-touristic capital of the Ecuadorian coast. Accommodation and dinner at Atamari Hotel in Puerto Lopez.
Day 11.- MANTA – QUITO
Closely following breakfast we transfer to Manta airport where we return to Quito. Apon arrival to Quito you will be greeted by our staff and they in turn escort you to the Dann Carlton hotel.
Day 12.- QUITO transfer out.
Transfer from your hotel to the airport is provided
Prices 2010 per
person:
| 1 person |
USD3577 |
single room |
| 2 people |
USD2074 |
double room |
| 3 people |
USD1602 |
triple room |
| 4 people |
USD1529 |
double room |
Contact us for details and
availability!
- Prices
include: Private transportation, English speaking guide,
breakfast and dinner (not in Quito),
Box Lunch during the train trip, entrances to Mitad del Mundo
and Cuenca Museums, Ingapirca and train ticket., air
ticket Manta-Quito, all transfers.
- Does
not include: Lunch , dinner in Quito , US$10.00 Cotopaxi
National Park, $10 Chimborazo, $10 El Caja.
- Please ask for single
accommodation availability.
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