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QUITO AND SURROUNDINGS
UIO 01 - QUITO CITY TOUR 4-5 hours

08:00 Hotel Pick up.

This thorough city tour of Quito, declared by the UNESCO as Cultural Patrimony of Mankind will transport you from the modern cosmopolitan Quito to Colonial Quito with its bustling narrow cobblestone streets. The days visit will include great scenic lookouts, famous colonial cathedrals, governmental buildings and interesting museums. Your tour will include most of the following sites: El Panecillo, Congress, the Square of Independence, various museums and the Cathedrals of San Francisco, San Agustin, Santo Domingo, La Basilica, La Compañia and Guapulo. Portions of the tour will be done by foot.

Return to hotel 12:00-1:00.

 

We also offer a Twilight / Nocturnal City tour, which will show you a different side of Quito, one full of colorful lights and colonial magic.
 

 
UIO 02 - EQUATOR LINE 3-4 hours

09:00 Hotel Pick up.

Only 30 minutes north of Quito, we will come across the Equator line, latitude 0º, where you can put one foot on each hemisphere. The visit also includes the Pululahua Volcano lookout, the ethnographic museum, the "hands on" Inti Raymi museum and the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, which is a replica of a colonial town with its main plaza, church and bullfighting ring. You will also have free time to stroll amongst the many handicrafts shops.

Return to hotel 12:00-13:00.
 
 
UIO 03 - QUITO + EQUATOR LINE 5-6 hours

08:00 Hotel Pick up.

This thorough city tour of Quito, declared by the UNESCO as Cultural Patrimony of Mankind, will transport you from the modern cosmopolitan Quito to Colonial Quito and also from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. The days visit will include great scenic lookouts, famous colonial cathedrals, governmental buildings and interesting museums. Your tour will include most of the following sites: El Panecillo, Congress, the Square of Independence, various museums and the Cathedrals of San Francisco, San Agustin, Santo Domingo, La Basilica, La Compañia and Guapulo. After the detailed city tour, we will head north until we come across the Equator line, latitude 0º, where you can put one foot on each hemisphere. The visit also includes the Pululahua Volcano lookout, the ethnographic museum, the "hands on" Inti Raymi museum and the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, which is a replica of a colonial town with its main plaza, church and bullring. You will also have free time to stroll amongst the many handicrafts shops. Portions of the tour will be done on foot and in private transportation. Return to hotel 13:00-14:00.
 
 
UIO 04 - OTAVALO 8-10 hours

08:00 Hotel Pick up.

Market day! Only 2 hours north, Otavalo is considered one of the most important indigenous market in South America. The day will start with a drive through dramatic Andean landscapes. On this exciting trip, not only will you have the chance to practice your bartering skills in the colorful Otavalo market, but you will also visit families as they proudly make their weavings and other products. A visit will also be done to the Cuicocha crater lake and the San Pablo lagoon. Afternoon return to Quito.

 

Lunch at a colonial Hacienda
 
 
UIO 05 - COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK 7-9 hours

08:00 Hotel Pick up.

Two hours from Quito is the popular Cotopaxi National Park, home to the highest active volcano in the world. Here you'll have a chance to visit the refuge hut (4,800m / 15,400ft), glaciers and the Limpiopungo lake. This park is great for nature lovers, since there is a good chance to see llamas, wild horses, deer, rabbits among other species. Limpiopungo lake is a great place to see birds such as the Andean gull, ducks, hummingbirds, caracaras and even Condors. Within the park there are two other impressive rock peaks, RumiNahui and Sinchulahua. A clear day will give you a memorable day.

Afternoon return to Quito.

 

Lunch at a colonial Hacienda
 
 
UIO 06 - ANDEAN HORSEBACK RIDING 7-9 hours

08:00 Hotel Pick up.

 

Ecuador could possibly be one of the best places in the world to explore by horseback the amazing and incredible landscapes perfect for nature, photography and horse lovers. We offer a variety of different terrains, levels and sceneries to please riders of all levels. Amongst our favorites are; the Garcia Moreno trail (cloud forest and mountains), Pululahua volcano and Cotopaxi volcano.

 

Tour includes: lunch, all the necessary equipment and a horse fit to your level of experience and terrain.

 

Afternoon return to Quito
 
 
UIO 08 - MINDO CLOUD FOREST 7-9 hours

08:00 Hotel Pick up.

This exciting trip will take us to the western flanks of the Pichincha volcano. Known worldwide for its high biodiversity, this is the ideal place for seeing a great variety of birds and tropical plants all in the cloud forest with its cascading waterfalls and pristine rivers. You'll have the opportunity to hike, swim, bird watch and if your up for it, the new sports of canyoning or Innertubing. We highly recommend this trip.

Lunch Included

 

Afternoon return to Quito
 
 
OTHER GREAT DAY TRIPS
Cayambe Mountain- Cayambe town, Refuge hut, Glaciers - moderate hiking  
 
Guagua Pichincha Crater- South Quito, Rim of crater, Fumaroles, Fascinating views - moderate to strenous hiking
 
Oyacachi Hot Springs- Beautiful Andean drive, Indigenous communities, Paramo & Cloudforest, Almost private relaxing hot springs
 
Papallacta Hot Springs- Paramo & Cloudforest, Serene lakes, Relaxing hot springs
 
Quilotoa Crater Lake- Beautiful Andean drive, Indigenous communities, Emerald colored crater lake- easy to moderate hiking
 
Saquisili Market- Vibrant Indigenous market, bartering and buying
 
 
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