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Quito established over 500 years ago, the capital of Ecuador, is located in the interandean corridor, with two distinct areas: the colonial quarter,
with its narrow streets, antique architecture houses and wooden balconies, interior patios full of flowers; the nights are full of mystery stories of legends and traditions;
churches and convents with sculptures and paintings full of art and history. the northern part of the city shows a modern metropoli with banks and first order services.
From the Amazon to the Indian Markets, the Colonial settings to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador offers a variety of adventure and confort to the travelers in this region.
We recommend 3 - 5 days of additional time aside from that spent in the Galapagos. This can either be accomplished before or after your Galapagos trip.
| Class |
Rating |
Hotel |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Tourist |
 |
Viaja Cuba |
$119. |
$89. |
$69. |
| First |
|
Cafe Cultura |
$149. |
$89. |
$79. |
| First |
|
Swissotel Business |
$249. |
$129. |
$109. |
| First |
|
Swissotel Executive |
$289. |
$149. |
$119. |
| First |
|
Marriott |
$229. |
$139. |
$119. |
| Class |
Rating |
Hotel |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Tourist |
|
Rizzo |
$99. |
$69. |
$59. |
| First |
|
Continental |
$169. |
$89. |
$69. |
| First |
|
Hampton Inn |
$159. |
$79. |
$69. |
| First |
|
Hilton |
$249. |
$139. |
$109. |
Quito Airport - Hotel - Airport
Transfer to and from the Quito airport and your hotel.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport |
R.T. |
$60. |
$35. |
$25. |
Colonial City of Quito (PRIVATE)
The broad avenues of the northern residential section. The commanding Legislative Palace, The Sala Capitular at San Agustin’s convent. Continue to Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Government Palace, La Compañía and San Francisco churches.
* Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fee.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Colonial City of Quito |
1/2 day |
$75. |
$65. |
$55. |
Equator & Anthropological Museum
A few kilometers north of Quito is the Equator memorial at latitude 0 00’ 00’’ which marks the place where an 18th century expedition established the exact geodesic position of the Equator. The wonderful opportunity to be in two hemispheres at the same time. Visit the monument and its ethnography museum.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation, entrance fee & snack.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Equator & Anthropological Museum |
1/2 day |
$75. |
$65. |
$55. |
Central Bank Museum
The most complete collection of archeological pieces from Ecuador’s pre-historic
era. Covers the entire cultural process, from pre-ceramic manifestation up to the Inca Empire.
Colonial and modern paintings compliment these exhibits.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Central Bank Museum |
1/2 day |
$85. |
$75. |
$65. |
Otavalo Market (SATURDAY)
Ecuadors most famous Indian Market! The Otavalos Indians are the most ambitious and prosperous craftsmen/merchants of Ecuador. Ponchos, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The tour includes a visit of some small Indian towns : Peguche, known for their weavers, Cotacachi, known for its genuine leather work and San Antonio de Ibarra for its excellent wood carving works. Lunch at a restaurant and then return back to Quito. Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Otavalo Market (SATURDAY) |
1 day |
$85. |
$75. |
$65. |
Latacunga Market (TUESDAY & SATURDAY)
Travel south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the small city of Latacunga. Products from this region are sold in several plazas. The variety and colorful costumes makes it a great photographic place. After a typical lunch, return to Quito.
* Includes: bilingual guide, private transportation & lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Latacunga Market (TUESDAY & SATURDAY) |
1/2 day |
$85. |
$75. |
$65. |
Cotacachi Market (FRIDAY)
Drive north on the Pan-American highway to the Cotacachi market. As with most of the markets, this is a meeting place for producers, buyers and friends. After lunch return back to Quito.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Cotacachi Market (FRIDAY) |
1 day |
$85. |
$75. |
$65. |
Zumbahua Market (SATURDAY)
Drive south on the Pan-American Highway trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the Zumbahua market. Indians trade llamas and riding horses between themselves. The land of origin of primitive art of Tigua. This market is seldom visited by tourists. The tour includes a visit to the crater lake of Quilotoa. Return back to Quito in the afternoon
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & packed lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Zumbahua Market (SATURDAY) |
1 day |
$75. |
$65. |
$55. |
Saquisili Market (THURSDAY)
Travel south along the Avenue of Volcanoes to Saquisili market. At this market we will find agricultural products and handicrafts coming from all over the country’s central provinces. After lunch at an ancient restored hacienda, return to Quito.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Saquisili Market (THURSDAY) |
1/2 day |
$95. |
$85. |
$75. |
Pujili Market (WEDNESDAY & SUNDAYS)
Departing from Quito to the south for some 90 km. is Pujili, a market dedicated to trade between community members. Many Indians gather here with their llamas loaded with colorful fruits, vegetables and other goods. After lunch, return to Quito.
* Includes: bilingual guide, private transportation & lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Pujili Market (WEDNESDAY & SUNDAYS) |
1 day |
$95. |
$85. |
$75. |
Ambato Market (MONDAY)
Travel south trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Ambato.: one of the most crowded markets in the region. It is essentially a wholesale market for regional products, but during the Carnival festivities in the month of February, this market is famous for its fruits and flowers . If the time permits, a visit to the Indian community of Salasaca completes this tour. Return to Quito after lunch.
* Includes: bilingual guide, private transportation & lunch.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Ambato Market (MONDAY) |
1 day |
$85. |
$75. |
$65. |
Cotapaxi train (SUNDAY)
Transfer to the south of Quito at Chimbacalle train station where the train awaits
(approx. 8h00 am), then under steam locomotive trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to El Boliche
station. Continuing by car (approx. 25 km.) into the Cotopaxi National park. The park is some 320
hectares loaded with Andean wildlife. Observe huge herds of llamas and wild horses. Reach the great
plateau of Limpiopungo: one of the most beautiful spots of the area. Enjoy super views of the highest
active volcano on earth. Lunch at the nearby La Cienega, a 300 year old hacienda turned into country
inn, then drive back to Quito. *Includes: bilingual guide, train ticket, National Park entrance fee, transportation & lunch.
*Return back to Quito by steam locomotive starting from El Boliche station at 2:30 pm., arriving in
Chimbacalle station (Quito) at 5:00 p.m. approx.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Cotapaxi train (SUNDAY) |
1 day |
$135. |
$95. |
$75. |
Otavalo Overnight (FRIDAY)
Day 1 - The tour goes north, via the Pan American Highway, to cross the equatorial line at Cayambe with a stop at Calderon’s “bread doll” villa. Visit Peguche and San Antonio de Ibarra, places known for their weavers and excellent wood carvings. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 - Market day at Otavalo: a delight for the photographer. After lunch, return to Quito.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, accommodation in Double room, all meals: (1B/2L/1D).
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Otavalo overnight with Tours (FRIDAY)
| 2 day |
$175. |
$135. |
$115. |
Lago San Pablo Lodge overnight(FRIDAY)
Day 1 - The tour goes north, via the Pan American Highway, to cross the equatorial line at Cayambe with a stop at Calderon’s “bread doll” villa. Visit Peguche and San Antonio de Ibarra, places known for their weavers and excellent wood carvings. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 - Market day at Otavalo: a delight for the photographer. After lunch, return to Quito.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, accommodation in Double room, all meals: (1B/2L/1D).
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Lago San Pablo Lodge with Tour |
2 day |
$299. |
$229. |
$179. |
Quito - Banos - Quito Train
Day 1 - Departing south from Quito via the Avenue of the Volcanoes, we first stop at Cotopaxi National Park then at the Indian village of Salasaca. Before arriving in Baños we visit a Cloud Forest area with an enormous variety of plants. Pastaza canyon has thermal baths and wonderful scenery. Accommodation at a local hotel.
Day 2 - We return to Quito a different way; travelling through the Patate valley, one of the prettiest valleys of the inter-Andean region. Lunch on the way, afternoon arrival in Quito.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, accommodation in DBL room, all meals: (1B/2L/1D).
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Quito - Banos - Quito Train |
2 day |
$299. |
$229. |
$179. |
Quito - Riobamba - Quito Train
Day 1 - Early morning departure by bus via the Pan American highway to Riobamba. Overnight at a local hotel or country inn.
Day 2 - Early morning, depart to Riobamba Station in order to board the train - autoferro to Sibambe. This is a spectacular train ride, gradually descending from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzaging, or hugging the contour. Lunch, then drive back to Quito.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, train ticket, accommodation in double room, all meals: (1B/2L/1D).
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Quito - Riobamba - Quito Train |
2 day |
$559. |
$499. |
$469. |
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