14 days tour

14 Days Quito And Its Surroundings

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14 Days Quito And Its Surroundings

This tour includes:

Meals

โ€ข13 Breakfast โ€ข0 Box Lunch โ€ข4 Lunch โ€ข0 Dinners

Others

โ€ข Entrances to all the activities listed on the itinerary

Guide

Spanish and English-speaking guide

Accommodation

โ€ข 13 nights of lodging

Transport

โ€ข Transfers from and to the airport with a private English-speaking driver โ€ข All transfers with private English-speaking drivers in Mainland

Not included:

Flights

โ€ข International flights

Others

โ€ข Meals not listed on the itinerary โ€ข Wetsuits โ€ข Tips & gratuities โ€ข Personal expenses

Insurance

โ€ข Travel insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 14 Days Quito And Its Surroundings

  • Day 1 Welcome To Ecuador The Middle Of The World
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Ecuador The Middle Of The World

      Welcome to Quito. At 9,350 feet (2,850 m) above sea level, Ecuadorโ€™s capital is one of the highest cities in the world. Built on the ashes of the northern Inca capital following the 1533 Spanish conquest, Quito is surrounded by majestic Andean peaks, including the restless Volcรกn Pichincha.


      After picking up your rental car, drive about one hour to reach your hotel in the city center. In the city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, get out and walk through its picturesque plazas, markets, and stores with locally-made hats and other products. By night, experience a rich nightlife and culinary scene.


      Meals: -

      Accomodation: Quito

  • Day 2 Quito City Tour & Middle Of The World Monument
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito City Tour & Middle Of The World Monument

      Start in Independence Square to see La Iglesia de la Compaรฑรญa de Jesรบs, or La Compaรฑรญaโ€”a 17th-century volcanic-rock-, cedar-, and gilt-decorated-church.


      Next, visit La Basรญlica y Convento de San Francisco, or "el San Francisco," considered Ecuadorโ€™s most important church for its scale and history. Stroll on La Ronda, a pre-Columbian walking trail that is now brimming with cafรฉs, live music, and boutiques.


      Your driver guide will take you by car to the north of the city, see a monument commemorating the discovery of the point where the Northern and Southern Hemispheres divide in the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World City). Spend some time visiting a planetarium, scale model of Quito, several museums, an old train station, and a small chapel. Then your driver Will lead you to Mindo where you will stay the night. 


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accomodation: Quito

  • Day 3 Visit To The San Rafael Community
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Visit To The San Rafael Community

      We will start the tour with a visit to several indigenous communities and handicraft workshops. After lunch there will be free time to see the famous handicraft market in Otavalo, and then we will go to the lodge in an indigenous community.


      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Accomodation: Otavalo


  • Day 4 Hike At Cuiocha Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike At Cuiocha Lagoon

      We will go to Cuicocha Lagoon to hike around the crater (~4 hours) and enjoy the diverse flora and fauna along the way, as well as the fascinating landscapes. In the afternoon you will visit Cotacachi, a town known for its leather handicrafts. 



      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Accommodation: Otavalo

  • Day 5 Exploring Local Culture: Otavalo Market & Hike To Fuya Fuya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Exploring Local Culture: Otavalo Market & Hike To Fuya Fuya

      We will go to the Laguna Grande de Mojanda at 3,700m above sea level and climb the Fuya Fuya hill (4,265m). The rest of the day we will spend with the host family and share in their daily activities.


      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Accommodation: Otavalo

  • Day 6 Last Day On The Community
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Last Day On The Community

      This is your last day on the community, After breakfast you will have the chance to share a time with your host family before going out for your next adventure


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Quito

  • Day 7 Adventure At Teleferico Cable Car - Walking Tour At La Floresta Art District
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Adventure At Teleferico Cable Car - Walking Tour At La Floresta Art District

      This morning you will be able to hop on the cable car "Teleferico" which brings you up to 4.000 m on the Pichincha volcano, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view over the city and the surrounding mountains.


      You will catch a breathtaking sight of Quito City and the Andean landscape (an open-sky day provides a great view of Antisana, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe and up to 13 volcanoes and summits around Quito).


      When you are at the upper station you can do a little walk around the station, where you see the cafeteria and the viewpoint at the antennas which supply communication to Ecuadorโ€™s capital: Quito.


      At the viewpoints located close to the cable car station, you see wooden signs that depict what volcanoes you can see. 


      If you want to, you can have a short walk, or just take some pictures from different viewpoints.


      After your arrival in Quito, you will head to La Floresta for a quick visit, to this traditional neighborhood in Quito for a walking tour. You will find non-stop energy and in-the-moment style are the hallmarks of La Floresta, Quitoโ€™s creative and cultural hub.


      During this walk, you will be able to admire the urban art and creativity of local artists in attractive streets with cafes and restaurants. We will head after to a local restaurant, to enjoy a delicious dinner.


      After enjoying this nice neighborhood, you will be taken back to your hotel for a well-earned rest.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Quito

  • Day 8 Mindo Cloud Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mindo Cloud Forest

      Today youโ€™ll explore the lush green cloud forest of Mindo. Its location at the western slopes of the Andean highlands gives this region mild temperatures and lots of rainfall. Thanks to the favorable conditions, the Mindo forest has an incredibly high biodiversity.


      Youโ€™ll get the chance to see some of the countless birds, butterflies, and insect species that call the region home. Visit the butterfly garden, hike to beautiful waterfalls, or fly between the treetops on a zipline. After, learning to make chocolate and taste your creations.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Mindo

  • Day 9 Canopy Ride In Mindo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Canopy Ride In Mindo

      We will go up to the high part and practice canopy over the cloud forest, if we are lucky we will be able to see some types of birds flying next to us, after this extreme experience we will cross the Tarabita on the other side of the river and walk on a trail down to the river and swim. After this refreshing adventure, we will continue forward with the next activity.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Mindo

  • Day 10 Kayak In Quilotoa Crater Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kayak In Quilotoa Crater Lagoon

      Wake up early in the morning, after a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will visit Quilotoa Lagoon, which is a  blue-green volcanic crater lake, that sits in the rugged Andean countryside.


      Your expert guide will lead you through tropical forests to one of the areaโ€™s most beautiful lagoons. Make stops at a quiet village and local markets as part of this incredible day away from the city. Once you arrive at this magical place, you have the option to walk along the craterโ€™s rim to enjoy the splendid view or hike down a path to the crater lake. After about 45 minutes of hiking down the Lagoon, you arrive at the crater. From where the water shimmers in another, greener color and kayaks will be waiting for you to explore the lake and enjoy the beautiful weather.


      If you wish, there is a jetty there that you can walk on, or you can just sit on the beach and enjoy the view instead. The return can become a bit longer, so you have the option to rent a mule for the uphill hike.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Baรฑos de Agua Santa

  • Day 11 Reconnecting With Nature At Baรฑos De Agua Santa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Reconnecting With Nature At Baรฑos De Agua Santa

      Early in the morning, you will head towards the "Devilโ€™s Cauldron" (In Spanish, Pailรณn del Diablo) which is located specifically 17 kilometers from the city of Baรฑos de Agua Santa, on the road from Baรฑos to Puyo. After a hike down towards the waterfall, you will be amazed at its height which is approximately 80 meters high and without a doubt one of the most important waterfalls in Ecuador, as it is awe-inspiring, in addition that its location on Rio Pastaza guarantees a constant water supply for the surrounding areas.


      Afterward, next on your agenda, you will visit, the most famous treehouse in the world, the Casa del Arbol, which is home to the Swing at the End of the World, a simple playground ride perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking Baรฑos, Ecuador, you will have the chance to see all of this from the Swing at the End of the World is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


      You will return to Quito through the Avene of the Volcanos in the late afternoon and dropped off at the hotel.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Baรฑos de Agua Santa

  • Day 12 Cotopaxi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cotopaxi National Park

      After breakfast, you will leave Quito and head South to Cotopaxi National Park. You will visit Lake Limpiopungo, located in the highlands of the park. Here, you will have a spectacular view of Cotopaxi Volcanoโ€™s gigantic cone. Lake Limpiopungo offers a variety of birds, and occasionally even wild horses. A short walk around the lake will allow you to admire the Andean plant and animal life along the way. If time permits and the altitude doesnโ€™t affect you, hike to the refuge Jose Ribas at 4800 m and enjoy the spectacular view.

      In the afternoon, you will arrive at a traditional Hacienda near the National Park where you will spend the night.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Cotopaxi

  • Day 13 Papallacta Hot Springs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Papallacta Hot Springs

      Today you will enjoy the Termas de Papallacta resort and spa, you can relax and enjoy its pools, naturally heated by the volcanic hot springs. Also, if the weather is clear, you will be able to see the giant Antisana Volcano (reaching a height of 5,758 meters) looming above.


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Quito

  • Day 14 Transfer Out
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer Out

      Upon arrival at Quito airport, you will connect on the same day with your international flight so you can return home with some everlasting memories. See you next time!


      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: -


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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