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

Private transfer from the airport to your First class catogory hotel in Quito.

Please be aware of the sign with your name on it.

English-speaking guide included.

Overnight in Quito : Hotel Casa Gardenia

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.

You will spend the night at Hotel Casa Gardenia.

Included :

This tour is with English speaking guide.
Entrance to Museum Intinan (Mitad del Mundo) included.
Entrance to Panecillo viewpoint included.
Entrance to La Compañía church included.
Entrance to Mitad del Mundo monument included.

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

Cotopaxi National Park visit

Today’s adventure starts early in the morning when you drive south on the Avenue of Volcanoes. The destination of today is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and a popular highlight of Ecuador: the elegant Cotopaxi (5897 meters). This impressive, snow-capped volcano stands proudly in the middle of the beautiful national park that wears its name. Upon arrival at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park, your guide explains you about the unique flora and fauna of the area, and about the history of the volcano. Subsequently, you continue to the Limpiopungo Lake (3850 meters), to you enjoy a hike
through the stunning paramo landscape where you can see hummingbirds, wild horses, and other animals. All this time, the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano is just a few steps away and on a clear day you can admire him in its full glory. In the afternoon you head to your hotel located close to the Cotopaxi National Park.

Local guide at Cotopaxi National Park included.

You will spend the night in the Hacienda El Porvenir.

Dinner set menu at your hotel.

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

Visit Quilotoa lagoon & Tigua

We leave in the morning to visit the Quilotoa crater lagoon. Quilotoa is a beautiful lagoon at the top of the Quilotoa volcano. It is one of the most spectacular places in the Ecuadorian Sierra. Its name comes from two Quechua words "Quiru" which means tooth and "toa" means queen due to the shape of the lagoon. The mineral water of the lagoon are showing an emerald green color, which can vary to bluish green or almost yellow, according to the season. It also has a large quantity of carbon dioxide mixed with hydrogen sulphide as not suitable for consumption. You can hike down to the lagoon and then back to the top of the crater (you can either hike or rent a mule).

On our way back  we make a stop in a little village that is famous for its local paintings and masks, called Tigua.

You will spend the night at Hotel Chamanapamba.

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

Route of the Waterfalls

After breakfast, you leave town to explore the Route of the Waterfalls, one of the many highlights of Baños. On this route you find several beautiful waterfalls, such as Agoyan and Manto de la Novia (Bride’s Mantle). The king of them all is Pailon del Diablo (Devil’s Bowl), waiting for you at the end of the route. A short trail downhill leads to this impressive waterfall that can be admired from a small bridge or from the viewpoint, where you have to be prepared for a natural shower! The entrance to Pailon de Diablo is included.  Afterwards, you will depart to the airport of Quito.

ACE Insurance (liability insurance) is included.

Included: transport (private), guide, entrance fees

Hotel Casa Gardenia

Close to the Basilica with fantastic views over the Historic Quarter, this luxury B&B offers first-class service and furnishings in a totally refurbished blend of period and ultra-modern styles. On a steep cobbled
street, balconies enjoy unique up-and-down views, while the multi-level atrium centerpiece provides natural light in all common areas. The breakfast buffet room shares floor-to-ceiling windows with the majority of
rooms, and the rooftop terrace is perfect in sunshine or by night.

Hotel El Porvenir

The history of Hacienda El Porvenir goes back to colonial times. This territory, which was then known as “Pedregal”, was run by the Jesuits. In this vast area, the Jesuits raised sheep and later wild cattle. Five
generations ago, in 1913, the old El Porvenir farm was bought by the Gangotena Escudero family, who have kept it up until modern times. More recently Hacienda El Porvenir has become known for its wild cattle,
known as “Pedregal-Tambo,” belonging to Arturo Gangotena Escudero. Hacienda El Porvenir currently belongs to the Pérez Gangotena family, who decided to open it up to visitors in 1999, to share the magic and
enchantment of this beautiful spot with adventurers from far and wide. A converted farmhouse surrounded by four mighty volcanoes, and the ideal place to explore Cotopaxi after acclimatising to the 3,600m altitude.
Many of the rooms are on the uppermost level, with vaulted ceilings capturing warmth from below. Centered around a large courtyard with stables and saddle rooms, this hacienda makes its own milk, cheese,
veggies and herbs. Rural, comfortable and with a rustic touch for a real Andean experience.

Hotel Finca Chamanapamba

Welcome to Finca Chamanapamba, one of the most exclusive hotels in Baños, Tungurahua, Ecuador. This comfortable, personalized  accommodation offers three luxury cabins surrounded by waterfalls and
splendid scenery in a setting of peace and tranquility. Located near the majestic Volcano Tungurahua and just a stone's throw away from the region's relaxing thermal baths, this pretty hacienda boasts a first-rate
Cafe Restaurant serving delicious international cuisine.

This is a privately operated tour - you will not be combined with another group

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.