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Land of contrasts
15 days Tour
Cultures and discovery …
…
This 15 days tour allows you to discover the different parts of Ecuador with its cultural diversities.
We will begin our tour with the visit of Otavalo´s market, full of colors and people's kindness...
After a discovery stay in the Amazonia, we will get on the traditional Andes train (lot of sensations).
Before going to the pacific coast (National park of Machalilla), we will visit the Andes cordillera, Cuenca with its colonial
styles houses and Ingapirca the biggest Ecuadorian Inca's site.
PROGRAM: Departure on Saturday from Quito
Note:
We leave when possible, meals at your expense.
Ecuador is a nice country for travelers who want to discover different experiences of taste. There are a huge variety of
meals, gourmet restaurants or simply small dining places in markets and villages.
Meals mentioned in the program are included and those not mentioned are left to your choice. Your guide and traveling
companion will tell you interesting places or restaurants, and may also assist you in your discovery, if you wish.
Meals included are indicated as follow: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Day 1: OTAVALO - CUICOCHA – QUITO
Breakfast. Departure to Imbabura province. Visit the traditional
market of Otavalo.
The indigenous Otavalo market is with no doubts one of the most
important markets in South America. It is the ideal place to buy gifts
and souvenirs for family and friends.
Lunch.
Departure to Cuicocha. Hiking around the lake. Return to Quito late in
the afternoon. Hotel in Quito.
B
The market was developed in the 60s and still remains, Ecuadorians come from all over the country to see the wide
variety of products at their disposal. Tourists also marvel at the colorful textiles, straw hats (Panama), ponchos and
silver jewellery
Av Gran Colombia N 15 - 220 y Yaguachi - Quito - Ecuador
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Cuicocha Lagoon is one of the most beautiful lagoons of altitude in Ecuador with the Quilotoa. It is part of the CotacachiCayapas. We will have a short walk to admire the scenery .
Day 2: COLONIAL QUITO – MIDDLE OF THE WORLD
Breakfast. Visit of colonial Quito and Equatorial Line monument.
Back to Quito in the afternoon. Hotel in Quito.
B
In Colonial Quito, we´ll go to the Panecillo, small hill overlooking Quito,
on which stands the statue of the Virgen de Legarda and delimiting the
colonial town of San Francisco de Quito. Then, we will go to the
Independence Square, where is located the Presidential Palace, the
Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Walking towards the Plaza de
San Francisco, we stop at the Church of the Company of Jesus. Visit the
Franciscan Monastery, Baroque monument located in Plaza San
Francisco and visit the museum of religious art Fray Pedro Gocial which
is right next door.
In the Middle of the World, we will visit the site that represents the symbolic pass
of the parallel Zero or Equator and its ethnographic museum.
Also we will visit the Inti Nan museum showing some physical laws related to
gravity and its influence and astronomical knowledge that Aboriginal groups Inca
and Pre Inca had.
Day 3: QUITO – AMAZON
Breakfast. Departure to Misahualli, small village near by the Amazonia. Installation
at the hotel and visit of this small village on the border of the Napo River.
Observation of some monkeys on the Napo's beach. Night at Misahualli.
B
45 minutes from Tena, Misahualli is
the river port of the Ecuadorian Amazon closest to Quito. It is located at
the confluence of the rivers Misahualli and Napo. The beach has white
sand and attractiveness of this town are the dozens of monkeys freely
circulate around the central square. It is also one of the departure points
like Ahuano from where you may start jungle tours of several days.
Day 4: AMAZONIA
Breakfast. Navigation in canoe on the Napo´s river (1h30 is necessary to
arrive a t the lodge). Installation and lunch. This day with the guide
company will do a two hours hike surrounding the lodge, this area is a
lower primary forest and biodiversity is different of the ones in the high
forest.
After walking participants will have a relax time. Dinner and night in
Lodge.
BLD
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Day 5: AMAZON
After breakfast, the tourists with a guide will go in canoe for fifteen
minutes by the river until the ecological reserve of Jaguar, to start a three
hours walk in high primary forest.
This is a region that contains the biggest biodiversity by hectares of the
planet and this reserve protects more than 1000 hectares of primary
forest... After hiking passengers will come back to the lodge for lunch,
later they will visit an Indigenous Quechua Family house, tasting their
traditional beverage (chicha de yucca) soft drink prepared with yucca.
Return to the cabins and dinner. Night in Lodge.
BLD
Day 6: AMAZON - PUYO – BAÑOS
Breakfast. Navigation back to Misahualli and then departure towards
Baños, small village located near the Tungurahua's volcano. Visit of the
animals rescue center of Puyo (km 3 at the entrance of Puyo town).
Hotel at Baños.
B
Baños is a charming resort site, with its hot springs, located at the
gateway of the Amazon and the edge of the Andes. The beauty of the
place and the hospitality of its inhabitants make of Baños a popular destination. Nestled in the midst of a green valley,
the city, surrounded by forests, waterfalls and at the foot of the active volcano Tungurahua 5016m, offers lush
vegetation. We will visit the impressive waterfall Pailón del Diablo. Beside the Manto de la Novia waterfall, also cross the
river Pastaza in Cable cart, conveyance of the local people living near the river surrounded by cliffs. If weather permits,
we see almost constant activity of the Tungurahua volcano.
Day 7: BAÑOS
Breakfast. Visit of the town of Banos. Excursion to the waterfalls Pailon del
diablo. Cross of the Pastaza River with the local Tarabita (cable cabin). In the
afternoon, relax in the thermal pools of Baños. Hotel at Baños.
B
Day 8: CHIMBORAZO – RIOBAMBA
Breakfast. Departure to the Chimborazo's Reserve. Walking near the
Whymper Refuge (5000 m alt.) and the glacier. Box Lunch at the refuge.
Vsit of the glaciar and observation of vicunas. Departure to Riobamba.
Hotel at Riobamba.
B L (Box lunch)
Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve:
For several years, a reintroduction program of vicuñas and llamas began
with the cooperation of indigenous communities living in these areas of
the paramo. They are very easy to observe. In addition, the Chimborazo,
the highest peak of Ecuador 6310 m. is a volcano that is a great attraction for mountaineers and for those who
appreciate the beauty of the landscapes.
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Day 9: ANDEAN TRAIN - INGAPIRCA - CUENCA
Breakfast. Travel on the traditional Andes train between Riobamba and
“ Devil’s Nose”. Visit of the Inca Ruins of Ingapirca, the most important
archeological site of Ecuador. Departure in private vehicle towards
Cuenca. Hotel at Cuenca.
B
This train ride is a technical achievement, built in the nineteenth
century. The path is usually somewhat complicated but very exciting, the
railway descends the hillside on a slope that goes from 2346 meters
above sea level to 1860 m through a winding road, a way of less than
one hour
The archaeological site of Ingapirca is the most important and significant
of Ecuador. Archaeologists have determined that the foundation took
place in the late fifteenth century and they think that the Canaris, a small
tribe that populated the Andes in southern Ecuador, were the original
inhabitants of the site until the arrival of the Inca Empire. The
archaeological remains are located 90 kilometers north of the city of
Cuenca.
Day 10: CUENCA
Breakfast. Visit of the historical center of Cuenca, of a hats manufactory
Homero Ortega, and some museums and shopping. Hotel at Cuenca.
B
Cuenca is certainly a city apart in Ecuador, a little out of time. Its
cobblestone streets, cathedrals, its constructions with marble and white
facades, give it a colonial character that we can describe as unique in
Ecuador.
We will visit the museum of the aborigen cultures, the small artisan factory
of Panama hats own by the Ortega family without forgetting the visit of
the Cathedral of Cuenca and its squares. We'll have a nice little excursion along the banks of the Tomebamba river to
appreciate the beautiful colonial houses
Day 11: CUENCA – GUAYAQUIL
Breakfast. Departure towards the Pacific Coast. Visit of the town of
Guayquil: Malecon 2000, Iguana's Park, cathedral and of course the typical
streets of Las Penas.
Hotel at Guayaquil.
B
Day 12: GUAYAQUIL - PUERTO LOPEZ
Breakfast. Departure to Puerto Lopez, typical fishermen town of the
Ecuadorian Pacific coast. Break and relax in the afternoon.
Hotel at Puerto Lopez.
B
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Day 13: ISLA DE LA PLATA
Breakfast. Navigation towards the islands. Box lunch. Visit of the island with a
specialized guide. (this island has got the same characteristics than the Galapagos
islands for bird watching). Go back to the village. Hotel at Puerto Lopez.
B L (Box lunch)
La Isla de la Plata is the most important place of the Machalilla National Park.
Since prehistoric times, was used as a center of adoration of the sun by preColumbian cultures, as evidenced archaeological remains, as well as a place of
interchange of Spondylus shell, primitive currency of prehispanic cultures
Day 14: AGUA BLANCA’S SITE - LOS FRAILES BEACH
Breakfast. Visit of the pre Inca ruins called Agua Blanca. Departure to Frailes
Beach. Time to relax on the beach. In the afternoon, departure to Manta and
flight back to Quito. Transfer to the hotel.
Hotel at Quito.
B
Day 15: FREE DAY IN QUITO
Breakfast. Free day at Quito to do a break or enjoy the view of this big
city from the Cable Cabin (Teleferico).
Hotel at Quito. End of program.
B
Price per person:
Shared Tour with fixed
dates:
Exclusive Tour / Individual
circuit:
2 participants:
3 participants:
4 / 5 participants:
6 / 7 participants:
From 8 participants:
2590 USD
2190 USD
1990 USD
1890 USD
1790 USD
2690 USD
2190 USD
1990 USD
1890 USD
1790 USD
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Our price includes:
Transportation:
From 2 to 4 participants: 4 wheel drive
From 5 participants: Comfortable mini bus
Accommodation: Second class hotel with private bathroom, first Class hotel at Guayaquil and lodge at Amazonian
Region
All activities
All mentioned meals
Entry to different sites included the place on the Andean train and Ingapirca Ruins
English Speaking Guide
Our price doesn´t include:
International flight ticket
Drinks and personal spending
Meals not mentioned on the program
Extra drinks
Tips
Your personal insurance, repatriation / cancellation (in case of illness or accident)
Supplement for superior category hotels
FOR 4 PEOPLE: For more comfort during the transportation: We can change the vehicle with a comfortable mini bus +
driver + guide – Supplement for all circuit: 420 $ per person
Our hotels selection for this circuit:
QUITO
AUBERGE INN
BAÑOS
HOSTAL CHIMENEA
GUAYAQUIL
VILLA 64 HOSTAL
www.ioda.net/auberge-inn
www.hostalchimenea.com
www.hostalvilla64.com
MISAHUALLI
ALBERGUE ESPAÑOL
RIOBAMBA
TREN DORADO
PUERTO LOPEZ
PACIFICO
www.albergueespanol.com
http://www.hoteltrendorado.com/
www.hotelpacificoecuador.com
AMAZONIE
ALBERGUE ESPAÑOL
CUENCA
INCA REAL
www.hotelincareal.com.ec/es/
Note: The selected hotels are indicative, subject to availability at time of booking the tour. In case of unavailability, we
will offer a hotel of the same category.
You can select higher category hotels with a supplement.
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Hotel Supplement hotels for superior category:
Selected Hotel
QUITO
AUBERGE INN
http://www.auberge-innhostal.com/fr/index.html
Superior Hotel
Deluxe Hotel
Supplement per night and per
person / Selected hotel
IN DOUBLE ROOM
Supplement per night and per
person / Selected hotel
IN DOUBLE ROOM
SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO – 10 $
http://www.sanfranciscodequito.com
.ec/
RELICARIO DEL CARMEN – 45 $
http://www.hotelrelicariodelcarmen.
com/
FUENTE DE PIEDRA – 10 $
www.ecuahotel.com
CASA EL EDEN – 60 $
www.casaeleden.com
ANTINEA – 12 $
www.hotelantinea.com
CASONA DE LA RONDA – 80 $
http://www.lacasonadelaronda.com/
LA RABIDA - 21 $
http://www.hostalrabida.com/
PATIO ANDALUZ – 60 $
www.hotelpatioandaluz.com
CITY ART HOTEL – 30 $
http://www.cityartsilberstein.com/
CASA GANGOTENA – 260 $
http://casagangotena.com/
ITAMANDI ECOLODGE – 40 $
CASA DEL SUIZO - 55 $
www.casadelsuizo.com
MISAHUALLI
ALBERGUE ESPAÑOL
AMAZONIA
ALBERGUE ESPAÑOL
BANOS
HOSTAL CHIMENEA
www.hostalchimenea.com
http://itamandi.com/
DONDE YVAN – 15 $
www.hoteldondeivan.com
LA FLORESTA – 20 $
http://www.laflorestahotel.com/
RIOBAMBA
TREN DORADO
http://www.hoteltrendorado.com/
OR
BAMBU
http://www.hosteriabambu.com/
CASA REAL - 16 $
http://www.hotelspacasareal.com/
SANGAY SPA – Room Ejecutiva Class
– 70 $
www.sangayspahotel.com
LUNA RUNTUN – Dinner included –
From 95 to 125 $
www.lunaruntun.com
HOSTERIA ABRASPUNGO –
Standard Room - 45 $
www.abraspungo.com.ec
MANSION SANTA ISABELLA – 25 $
http://mansionsantaisabella.com/
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CUENCA
INCA REAL
www.hotelincareal.com.ec
MORENICA DEL ROSARIO – 5 $
www.morenicadelrosario.com
SANTA LUCIA – 45 $
www.santaluciahotel.com
CASA DEL AGUILA – 5 $
http://www.hotelcasadelaguila.com/
MANSION ALCAZAR –
Standard Room – 70 $
http://www.mansionalcazar.com/
VICTORIA – 15 $
http://www.gruposantaana.net/hotelVictoria/index.php
CRESPO – 10 $
http://hotelcrespo.com/
POSADA DEL ANGEL – 5 $
http://www.hostalposadadelangel.co
m/
GUAYAQUIL
VILLA 64 HOSTAL
www.hostalvilla64.com
RE – 27 $
Bed and Breakfast
http://www.rebandb.com/
HOTEL CITY PLAZA – 41 $
www.hotelcityplaza.com.ec
PUERTO LOPEZ
PACIFICO – Climatized Room
www.hotelpacificoecuador.com
Or
MANDALA
http://www.hosteriamandala.info/
MANTARAYA LODGE – 30 $
http://www.mantarayalodge.com
GRAND HOTEL GUAYAQUIL – 50 $
www.grandhotelguayaquil.com
MANSION DEL RIO – 130 $
http://www.mansiondelrio-ec.com/
AZULUNA ECOLODGE – 35 $
http://www.azuluna-ecolodge.com/
Climatized Room
Ceremonial Zapara Mask Ecuadorian Amazon
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