Quito & Surroundings | Andes Highlights - Nature

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This 8 day adventure package allows you to explore a great variety of landscapes as well as nature and cultural highlights, which you will be able to observe on this fully guided tour. From the capital Quito, which was one of the first cities declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will go to the impressive volcanoes in the Andes, get to see colourful indi...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Teleférico, one of the best ways to enjoy the city with views of beautiful valley
    • Visit an indigenous weaving worshop in Peguche
    • Visit San Pablo lake, where you will enjoy of a nice view of the volcano and the lake
    • Visit the complex of Nambillo waterfalls
    • Discover town of Tigua, famous for its naive paintings
    • Visit of the unique bird sanctuary of Guango Lodge, which is a paradise for hummingbird

What's this trip about?

    This 8 day adventure package allows you to explore a great variety of landscapes as well as nature and cultural highlights, which you will be able to observe on this fully guided tour. From the capital Quito, which was one of the first cities declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will go to the impressive volcanoes in the Andes, get to see colourful indigenous markets and admire the flora and fauna hided in the amazing cloud Forest just around the city. This is a great chance to see the main Ecuador highlights away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Note: Itinerary is subject to change.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • Adventure program in private or small groups
    • Accommodation in selected hotels
    • Private transportation
    • English - Spanish speaking certified guide
    • All activities as mentioned (hike, birdwatching, guided activities etc)
    • Entrance fee in Museo Inti Ñan, Teleferico, La Compañía Church, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi,
    • Termas Papallacta Spa
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Transfer in to your hotel in Quito

Day 2: Quito City Tour- Cable Car- Mitad del Mundo

Accommodation: Overnight in Quito

This Quito city tour and Teleférico is a full day tour which includes the Basilica Church. After walking through the colonial streets, you will then stop at the Independence Plaza to admire the Cathedral and the Government’s Pa...

Day 3: San Pablo's Lake- Peguche Village- Waterfall- Otavalo Market

Accommodation: Overnight in Quito

For this Otavalo Market tour we departure early in the morning from your hotel in Quito. We will take the north Panamerican up to our first stop in San Pablo lake, where you will enjoy of a nice view of the volcano and the lake...

Day 4: Mindo Reserve- Hike- Optional Adventure Activities

Before visiting Mindo Reserve. We will visit the complex of Nambillo waterfalls, on this site we will take the cable car to cross to the other side of the mountain; there, we will hike about 1- 2 hours to observe different types of birds, orchids and visit 4 waterfall...

Day 5: Indigenous local Andean Communities- Landscape- Hike- Mules Ride

On the way to Quilotoa we'll visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos”, we will observe their clothes and customs, but the most important thing is that we are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. we will share with them a short m...

Day 6: Cotopaxi Volcano- Interpretation Center- Hike- Andes Landscape

Accommodation: Overnight in Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world (5,897 msnm) located two hours from Quito. Leave early in the morning and take “The volcanoes avenue” toward Latacunga. AfterwarsThe Cotopaxi National Park allows us the op...

Day 7: Termas de Papallacta Spa- Relaxation- Short Hike

You will enjoy in Termas de Papallacta Thermal Spa in where you will experience an unforgettable morning in a friendly atmosphere, in the midst of a unique natural environment, where the combination of hot springs and the comfort will provide experiences of relaxation...

Day 8: Airport transfer to International Airport

Airport Transfer to international Airport Mariscal Sucre or Quito. Depending on your flight time. End of our services

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Dates & Availability

Price From $998
Price per day$125
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

Pricing details:

Trip prices are in US dollar

 Package

 Standard

 Comfort

 Luxury

 Availability

 2Pax

 $998

 $1,560

 $1,820

 Limited

 3Pax

 $848

 $1,260

 $1,660

 Limited

 

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Mules in Quilotoa
    • Activities not specified in the program
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Tips

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Cancellation policy

The client can cancel and withdraw from the contract at any time before beginning the tour, however this must be done in writing. Refunds can only be made under the following cancellation guidelines, as pre- tour costs will be incurred and cannot be recuperated by Latin Adventures.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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