ECUADOR: 4 WORLDS IN 1 PLACE
Modern infraestructure, cultural splendor, wildlife watching, sublime scenery, snowed peaked volcanoes, waves splashing white-sand beaches and more!
Discover the beautiful capital city of Ecuador, high in the Andes and dramatically squeezed between snow capped mountain peaks; exquisitely fusing modern lifestyle, great food, nature and UNESCO World Heritage architectural treasures.
Quito, today a modern and cosmopolitan south american capital, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. The city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America. The monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, and the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañía, with their rich interiors, are pure examples of the 'Baroque School of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art.
Historically known for being a starting point for many expeditions, like those of Orellana to discover the Amazon river; Quito is surrounded by nature and still an strategic location to set-out to the wild, both in the country of Ecuador and the rest of South America.
Places covered | Description | Activities | City Parish |
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Plaza de San Francisco | Colonial Square | History/Walk/Architecture | Casco Colonial |
Plaza de Santo Domingo | Colonial Square | History/Walk/Architecture | Casco Colonial |
El Ejido Park | City Park | History/Walk/Arts | Downtown Quito |
Calle de las 7 Cruces | Casco Colonial | History/Walk/Architecture | Casco Colonial |
Calle La Ronda | Casco Colonial | History/Walk/Food | Casco Colonial |
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve | Volcano Crater | Guided Hike | Mitad del Mundo |
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo | Outdoors Science Museum | Guided Walk | Mitad del Mundo |
Rumipamba Archaelogical Reserve | Archaelogical Park | Guided Walk | Rumipamba |
Guápulo Viewpoint | Sightseeing | History/Sightseeing | Guápulo |
Palacio de Cristal | Viewpoint | Guided Walk | Itchimbía |
Inclusions
- All land transportation and transfers
- All meals detailed in the itinerary
- Softdrinks mentioned in the itinerary
- Accomodation facilities, if described in the itinerary
- Certified Guidance - English/Spanish
- All activities described in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages and other personal expenses
- Foods and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal travel and health insurance
After breakfast you will have a tour of Quito's casco colonial where you will discover unique attractions such as the Plaza de San Francisco, Santo Domingo, El Ejido, the artisan market, among others. You will have a typical lunch to later walk the famous street of the 7 crosses that takes us through the most representative churches of Quito in neoclassical, gothic and quitenian school baroque styles. You will then return to your hotel for some rest before an evening visit to "La Ronda", one of the most cheerful and well-known colonial neighborhoods of Quito.
Prepare for a fantastic day through the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a protected area with a great diversity of flora and fauna, inside a supervolcano crater. Here you can go hiking and visit the various recreational areas the park offers, while enjoying a spectacular view of the Pululahua crater and caldera, a perfect place to get away from the noise, hustle and bustle of everyday life. Later you will visit "Ciudad Mitad del Mundo", a known city attraction, where you will have the opportunity to photograph yourself with one foot on the Northern hemisphere and one in the Southern hemisphere at the same time. After lunch, we will return to the hotel and have a rest, before heading out for a city night-out.
Today you will tour popular sites and traditional barrios you cannot leave without visiting during your Quito stay, strating with the "Iñaquito" Market where you can taste local foods and drinks in unspoiled Quitenian style; the archaeological museum of Rumipamba where you can find remains of the indigenous pre-incan Quitu culture; the Itchimbia Crystal Palace, a structure that has been in existence for more than 124 years, its design includes the cladding of large sheets of glass where artistic and cultural exhibitions are held; and one of the most picturesque and ancient neighborhoods of the city, "Guápulo" where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Quito's rural valleys and follow Francisco de Orellana's steps into the Amazon river and the city of El Dorado.
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