DAY 1
Transfer Airport – DANN CARTON HOTEL (breakfast include)
DAY 2 OTAVALO AND LAKES ( 1 night/ 2days)
From Quito every day, through the Panamericana North road, you will visit the town of Calderon with its typical " Masapan " handicrafts, quick visit to the town of Cayambe where you will see the Equator Line that divides the World in two hemispheres, continuation to the city of Otavalo to visit its Indian Market full of handiwork of Ecuador. Lunch at Hosteria Puerto Lago and in the afternoon the visit to the town of Cotacachi, where you will find leather goods, Cuicocha Lagoon dinner and lodging in Hosteria Puerto Lago with a beautiful lakes " San Pablo ".
DAY 3
The next day breakfast and visit to the town of San Antonio de Ibarra, where you can find woods goods, Yahuarcocha Lagoon and the town of Peguche in this place you can see how the Indians make their weaving
DAY 4
Departure from Puerto Lago to Hacienda Rumipamba de las Rosas. EXCURSION THE COTOPAXI VOLCANONATIONAL PARK, TO THE NATIVE MARKET.Departure from Hacienda San Agustín del Callo through "Panamericana Sur" highway. After enjoying a beautiful landscape we will arrive at the impressive active volcano "Cotopaxi" (6005m. High). During the visit to the national park, the natural environment of the place, its animals, and plants life may be appreciate. Later we will have a typical lunchDinner and the rest in Hosteria Rumipamba de las Rosas* The ticket to get into the national park is not included.
DAY 5
In the morning visit to the Pujillí market, where the natives of the region display and sell their crafts, is planned. For the afternoon we will be able to visit the scenic waterfalls and the natural thermal water spring. Later we will go back to the hostelry to have dinner for the Luna Runtun
DAY 6 EXCURSION RIOBAMBA (1 Night/2Days)(ticket lodging and food are included)
Departure from Luna Runtun through the volcano avenue where you will be able to see the Ecuadorian Highlands. This is great opportunity to take pictures. The program includes lunch, arrive to Riobamba, and visit to the city, visit to the Religious art Museum, and a visit to the community of Guano (famous for its hand made rugs). Lodging in an Abraspungo, dinner.
DAY 7
The next day breakfast and the excursion in the train to the Nariz del Diablo, return to Riobamba take lunch Them departure from Posada de Ingapirca for de dinner and the rest
DAY 8
In the morning visit the Ingapirca. Excursions to the Inca Ruins, located about two hours outside of the country, on the way we will visit the rock carving artisans (once we arrive at the resting area), and make a quick visit to the city of Azogues, Biblian, the Cañar market, an the Site Museum. Later, we will visit the Ingapircan Archeological Complex eat lunch, and departure to Cuenca. Dinner and the rest in the Mansion Alcazar
DAY 9
Departure from Cuenca and its surrounding areas as: Churches, Calderón Square, Turi Hill, handcraft workshop and markets. For the night dinner and the rest in the Mansión Alcazar
DAY 10
For the morning visit Cuenca. visit the small towns of Gulaceo and Chordeleg with lunch. For the afternoon transfer CUE - UIO (ETD 17:45/ETA 18:30) + transfer national airport – Hotel Dann Carton in Quito
DAY 11 CITY TOUR AND VISIT TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD MONUMENT WITH LUNCH
The comprehensive a city tour includes visit to: residential neighborhoods at the northern end of the city, including the main Avenues, the Culture House, the Legislative Palace (where you can appreciate the walls of the rock that are related to the history of Ecuador), and the San Agustin convent. The tour then continues on to the Independence Plaza throughColonial streets where we will be able to admire the Cathedral, the Government’s Palace, and the Arzobispal Palace. Furthermore, we will visit La Compañía church where one can appreciate the adornments and gold altars. Ending our tour, we will visit the San Francisco church, which was built in the XVII century.For the middle day take a lunch at a typical restaurant is included.In the afternoon visit the monument that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere can be toured. It was built during the XVIII century when a French scientific expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. The ethnographic museum is also located at this monument and can be visited.Check out the Dann Carlton Hotel will be 18:00hTransfer Hotel –Airport
This trip include:
· Transfer In (airport – Hotel)
· 03 night Hotel Dann Carton (Quito)
· 02 night Puerto Lago (Otavalo)
· Excursion Otavalo and lakes (2d/1n)
· 01 night Rumipamba de las Rosas
· Excursion the Cotopaxi volcano national park, to the native market
· 01 night Luna Runtun
· Visit the Baños Town
· 01 night Abraspungo
· Excursion the Riobamba
· Visit Ingapirca Ruins
· 01 night Posada de Ingapirca
· 02 night Mansión Alcázar (Cuenca)
· Ticket CUE – UIO
· Transfer National Airport – Hotel Dann Carton
· City tour and visit to the middle of the world monument with lunch
· Transfer Out (Hotel – Airport)
· Private transportation
· English /Spanish speaking guide for all services
· Accommodation with private facilities at the above mentioned hotels
· Meals according to the itinerary
· All visit as per the itinerary above
· Entrance fees to museums, churches, Cotopaxi National Park
· Tip for baggage handling at the airport
· Breakfast
· Snack and soft drink in the vehicles
Does not Include:
· Personal expenses such as bill, telephone calls, laundry service
· Any service and/or meals not specific on the itinerary above
· International airport departure tax ($25.00 net p/p)
· Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in meals
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