5D-4N Quito - Otavalo / Hiking in Ecuador / Private Premium service

Private transfer from the airport to your selected hotel in Otavalo.
Please be aware of the sign with your name on it.
Private english-speaking guide included.

Included: transport (private), guide, breakfast, room, breakfast, room, breakfast, dinner, room

You will spend the night at Hacienda Zuleta.

Included: transport (private), guide, breakfast, room, breakfast, room, breakfast, dinner, accomodation

Visits included in the price:

1. Visits to the Cóndor Huasi Project.
2. Large extensions of gardens, garden of páramo and lagoon.
3. Visit to the chapel.
4. 60 km of self-guided trails.
5. Visit to the community and the different sites of interest such as Embroidery shops, mounts workshop, museum house, etc. without a guide
6. Caranqui archaeological site, without a guide.
7. 1,700 hectares of land under production, cheese factory, orchard, vermiculture, milking, sheep, trout.
8. Foundation projects: Community library and store of embroidery.

Additional Services not included in the rate:

Alcoholic drinks
Horseback riding or cart rides
Riding lessons, embroidery or cooking
bikes
Specialized Bilingual Guide Service (Naturalist, bird handler, equestrian)
Massages
Manual milking
The transport service to move inside and outside the Hacienda
Laundry

Private transportation included during the day.
Private english-speaking guide included.

Visit Otavalo & surroundings

We will first visit Otavalo city, famous for its Indigenous market that is hold every day, the biggest is on Saturdays, an ancient tradition and cultural exchange site among the Otavalo community. Furthermore we visit the peaceful Cotacachi Village, famous for its leather, and meet the local craftsmen. After a last visit to the charming Cuicocha crater lagoon where you can hike around or take a boat for a trip around the lagoon (extra cost). In the afternoon we head back to the hotel.

You will spend the night at Hacienda Zuleta.

Visits included in the price

1. Visits to the Cóndor Huasi Project.
2. Large extensions of gardens, garden of páramo and lagoon.
3. Visit to the chapel.
4. 60 km of self-guided trails.
5. Visit to the community and the different sites of interest such as Embroidery shops, mounts workshop, museum house, etc. without a guide
6. Caranqui archaeological site, without a guide.
7. 1,700 hectares of land under production, cheese factory, orchard, vermiculture, milking, sheep, trout.
8. Foundation projects: Community library and store of embroidery.

Additional Services not included in the rate

Alcoholic drinks
Horseback riding or cart rides
Riding lessons, embroidery or cooking
bikes
Specialized Bilingual Guide Service (Naturalist, bird handler, equestrian)
Massages
Manual milking
The transport service to move inside and outside the Hacienda
Laundry

Quito historical city and Middle of the World tour

With this historical city tour you explore the beautiful colonial center of Quito. Your first stop is at Basilica Church, considered to be one of the most important pieces of neogothic architecture in Ecuador. The tour continues to Plaza Grande (also called Independence Square), to admire its historical buildings, among which the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace. You walk through the lively colonial streets of the old town to visit other historical highlights, such as the famous Compañia Church, with its interior covered with gold. Finally, you visit the famous Panecillo Hill, from where you will have an amazing view over the city and see the contrast between colonial and modern Quito from above. After lunch, you head out of the city to visit the Middle of the World, where the equator line meets the prime meridian and the coordinates indicate point 0° 0’ 0”. This unique location allows you to stand in both hemispheres next to the Middle of the World monument and play with gravity in the adjacent interactive museum (entrance not included). In the afternoon you return to your hotel in Quito. Entrance fees included: Panecillo, Compañia church, Middle of the World (compound) & Inti-ñan museum.

You will spend the night at Hotel Casa Gangotena.

Included: transport (private), guide, entrance fees, breakfast, room, breakfast, room, breakfast, accomodation

Mindo with butterfly farm and artisanal chocolate factory

Located at only 2 hours driving from Quito, you encounter a completely different world. In the morning, your guide takes you to Mindo, located in the middle of almost 50,000 acres of lush green cloud forest. This is one of the most biodiverse regions on earth and the protected area Mindo-Nambillo is home to almost 350 species of birds, including the colorful species Toucan-Barbet and the Golden-headed Quetzal. Although birds are mainly active early in the morning, there is always a small chance to spot them. In the small town of Mindo you visit a garden where you can observe many species of butterflies, living in large numbers in this beautiful area. Also hummingbirds are very common to spot in and around Mindo. Next, you learn about artisanal chocolate making and you have the opportunity to taste cacao beans and local chocolate. In the afternoon, you return to your hotel in Quito while enjoying stunning mountain landscapes. This tour is with English speaking guide.

Entrance fees to cacao tour, butterfly & humingbird garden included

You will spend the night at Hotel Casa Gangotena.

Included: guide, entrance fees, breakfast, room, breakfast, room, breakfast, accomodation

Quito's teleferico - cable car (half a day)

With this half-day tour you explore the beautiful view of the entire city of Quito. The Pichincha Volcano with the Teleferico. This cable car brings you up to an altitude of 4050 meters, from where you have a spectacular view of the Ecuadorian capital and the valleys in the east. From this unique spot, you can perfectly see how Quito stretches from north to south and, on a clear day, you can even spot several volcanoes
surrounding the city. Afterwards, you will be transported to the airport of Quito. Teleferico (cable car) entrance fee included. This tour is with English speaking guide. Private transfer from your hotel to the airport.

ACE Insurance (liability insurance) is included.

Included: guide, entrance fees, departure transfer

Hotel category : First Class accomodation with American breakfast included
Panamericana Norte km. 5, Otavalo, Otavalo, Ecuador

A large hacienda with centuries of history at the foot of Imbabura volcano. An assortment of spacious suites, each accommodating up to five guests, offer a variety of traditional styles with king beds, fireplaces,
sheepskin rugs, framed art, and views to mature gardens. Cotocachi volcano is also visible from private terraces, and one suite includes a jacuzzi. An intimate cavern bar contrasts with the dining room's high
ceiling and roaring log fire, both open late into the night.
 

Hotels are subject to availability and to change.
Rates valid from September 2018 to December 31st 2019.
 

Included

Accommodation based on standard double room including breakfast.
Transportation in mentioned days.
English-speaking Driver/ Guide or Driver + Guide in mentioned days.
Excursions, visits as mentioned in the program.
ACE Insurance (liability insurance).

Not included

Excursions not mentioned in the program.
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
International flight.

Not included, Specifically for Galapagos Islands:

Migratory Card : $20 per person.
Entrance Fee Galapagos National Park: $100 for adult and $50 or children under 12 years-old.
Wetsuit or Snorkeling gear, depending of the boat.
Flight to/from Galapagos.
Key Country Info
Visa requirements:
Keep in mind that you are responsible for verifying the visa requirements of your destination country and then obtaining the
visa accordingly.
In addition, most countries require that passports have a valid passport of at least 6 months from the day of entry into the
country, so confirm that you meet the passport, visa and medical requirements (if applicable) of the country of entry.
destination in advance.
Health Insurance
 
Ecuador makes mandatory for foreign visitors to have health insurance for their trips to our country.
The Ministry of Tourism finally confirmed that foreigners visiting Ecuador will be required to have health insurance from
September 10th, 2018 on. Authorities have not established how this requirement will be handled, but we will be in constant
communication with them to guarantee accurate and up-to-date information for you. Consequently, we will keep you informed
how this requirement will be controlled as soon as we are notified.
Even though the majority of passengers already have health insurance for their trips to Ecuador, we would like to recommend
you to be aware of that if you are coming after September about this regulation.