1) TRANSFER IN / OUT (Daily)

Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel or pickup from the hotel and transfer to the airport.

2) 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.
The price does not include: Meals and Entrances fees.
Sharing Basis: Monday – Wednesday – Friday US $ 16

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3) 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

The price does not include: Meals and Entrances fees. Sharing Basis: Monday – Wednesday – Friday US $ 25

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4) 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.
Sharing Basis: Monday – Wednesday – Friday US $ 28

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5) 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
The price does not include: Lunch and not specific services
Sharing Basis: Saturday US $ 40

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6) 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
The price does not include: Lunch & Cotopaxi National Park Fees of US $10
Sharing Basis: Sunday US $ 40

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7) 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
The price does not include: Lunch * Entrance to the thermal baths of US $6 per person
Sharing Basis: Any day / Minimum two persons US $ 40

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8) 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
The price does not include: Meals and no specified services
Sharing Basis: Any day / Minimum two persons US $ 40

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9) TRAIN TROUGH THE ANDES  (3 & 4 days)

1st Day: QUITO - RIOBAMBA

Drive south via the avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park, and the base of the Cotopaxi volcano; the highest active volcano in the world. Cotopaxi was established as an ecological sanctuary with great opportunities for nature lovers. Onward to Riobamba. Overnight accommodations.

2nd Day: RIOBAMBA Train INGAPIRCA CUENCA

Early morning departure to the train station in order to take the ‘autoferro’ train to Sibambe, passing the famous Devil’s Nose mountain. This is a spectacular train ride, gradually descending from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzagging or hugging the contour of the land. Afterwards transfer by bus to visit the Inca Ruins of Ingapirca. After time to purchase your own lunch we continue to Cuenca. Accommodations at your chosen hotel.

3rd Day: CUENCA CITY TOUR

After breakfast tour the city of Cuenca. Visit its colonial buildings, churches, and museums.  Time for shopping.  Overnight in Cuenca. (End for the 3 day tour with a flight backty to Quito in the afternoon).

4th Day: CUENCA Flight QUITO

After breakfast transfer to the airport in order to take your 30 minute flight back to Quito.
       
Hotels 4*:  Riobamba: La Andaluza        Cuenca: Santa Lucia
Hotels 3*:  Riobamba: EL Galpon           Cuenca: La Orquidea

Sharing Services: Tuesday  / Minimum two persons

The price includes:

• Accommodation in 3 or 4 star hotels / Double accommodation.
• American breakfasts at the hotel
• Cotopaxi National Park Fees*
• Train Ticket Riobamba-Devil's Nose
• Entrance to the Castillo de Ingapirca
• Airfare Cuenca-Quito 
• Transport with English speaking guide

The price does not include:

• Other meals not specified
• Tips
• Alcoholic drinks

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