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Transfer In / Out (Daily) Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel or pickup from the hotel and transfer to the airport.
QUITO: City Tour (2 1/2 hours)
Visit the broad avenues of the northern residential section. Continue to Independence Plaza, the Government Palace, La Catedral, El Sagrario, La Companía and San Francisco Churches. Then continue to El Panecillo, the hill that hosts a giant statue of the winged Virgin, where you will have a splendid view of all of old and new town. The price includes: English speaking guide * Private Transportation.
QUITO: City Tour and Equatorial Monument (5 hours)
The same as 2 plus Equatorial Monument. A few miles north of Quito is the Equatorial Monument at latitude 0 00’ 00’’ which marks the place where an 18th century expedition established the exact geodesic position of the equator. This is a unique opportunity to be in two hemispheres at the same time. Visit the monument and its ethnography museum or the Intinan Museum. Return to Quito. The price includes: English speaking guide * Private Transportation.
City Tour, Equatorial Monument and Teleferico (Daily) 6 ½ hours
The same itinerary as ZTP 3 plus transfer to the Teleferico station in order to enjoy this new attraction. The price includes: English speaking guide * Trans- portation The price does not include: Meals and Entrances fees.
Otavalo Indian Market (8 Hours)
In the morning depart to the north via the Pan American Highway, to cross the equatorial line at Cayambe with a stop at Calderon’s ‘bread doll’ village. Then continue to Otavalo to visit South America’s famous Indian market. The Otavalo Indians are the most ambitious and prosper- ous craftsmen/merchants in Ecuador. Ponchos, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. Then visit the small Indian town of Peguche, known for its weavers and Cotacachi, known for its genuine leather work. Return to Quito. The price includes: English speaking guide * Transportation
Cotopaxi Volcanoe (8 hours)
In the morning drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the base of the Cotopaxi volcano, the high- est active volcano in the world at 5,897m. Cotopaxi was established as an ecological sanctuary with unusual op- portunities for nature lovers. If weather conditions permit we will trek till the Jose Rivas Refuge. Optional Lunch at Hacienda La Cienega and return to Quito. The price includes: English speaking guide * Private Transportation
Thermal Baths of Papallacta (8 hours)
In the morning drive along the Interoceanic Highway, the road to the Oriente. You will enjoy the amazing land- scape. These thermal baths are the most attractively developed set of hot springs in Ecuador. The hot water is channeled into several swimming pools. Optional lunch. Return to Quito. The price includes: English speaking guide * Private Transportation
Mindo Tropical Rain forest (8 hours)
Early departure from Quito towards the northwest, passing the western Andes mountain range and driving along the Nono road into the cloud forest. Afterwards onward to the tropical rain forest area of Mindo. Along the way we will stop to enjoy the landscape and wildlife. This area is especially interesting for its bird life and exotic plant species. Return to Quito in the afternoon. The price includes: English speaking guide * Private Transportation
Quilotoa (10 hours)
Monday We will walk down from the top of the crater to the lake's edge. Once at the bottom of the lake, there isn't much to do other than relax and enjoy the tranquility. The return walk back to the top of the crater you can ascending to the top by mule. Optional Lunch and return to Quito. The price includes : English speaking guide * Private Transportation
Jacchigua (3 hours)
Wednesday The price includes: Ticket for the Show * Private Transportation
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