Guide

English Speaking Tour Guide.

Others

Entrances Fees. Horse back ride tour at ZULETA. Sightseeing mentioned in Program.

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What you can expect during this experience Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks required for guides in public areas Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Meals

Full board Program, all meals INCLUDED.

Accommodation

All hotels are Luxury CATEGORY rooms, DBL , (Ask for single supplement). Air conditioned and offer a private bathroom. Hotel breakfast is included. We will send you the full information after the booking is completed.

Transport

Private Transportation

Not included:

Insurance

No Included however is MANDATORY to get it before your arrival in Ecuador.

Others

• International Flight to Quito,EQ ( Ask for Flight Rates ). • Any other activity, meal not specified in program. • Any other extra expense while on tour like phone calls & Laundry. • Tips.

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Day 1 Arrival To Quito
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival To Quito

Our Guide will meet you at the Airport, you’ll spend the night in Quito.

The hotel is located in the heart of Quito´s business district and it has many facilities to make your stay very pleasant.

Accommodations : Dann Carlton Hotel ****

Meals : N/A
Day 2 Quito City Tour; Lunch At Molino San Juan; Hacienda Pinsaqui
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Quito City Tour; Lunch At Molino San Juan; Hacienda Pinsaqui

On your first morning, you will visit the historical center of Quito, which includes the Panecillo viewpoint, the Old churches from the 16th century, and Quito´s main square.

At mid-morning, we will enjoy a typical Ecuadorian lunch in the heart of Quito.

During the afternoon, we will drive to the Imbabura Province, admiring its beauty, as we reach our hotel destination near Otavalo city.

Accommodations : Hacienda Pinsaqui ****

Meals : B/L
Day 3 Otavalo Indian Market; Cuicocha Crater Lake; Hacienda Cusin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Otavalo Indian Market; Cuicocha Crater Lake; Hacienda Cusin

Today, we will visit the Otavalo Indian Market, where you will have time to browse the local crafts, such as blankets, sweaters, shirts, and wall hangings made from lama and alpaca wool. You will also have time to explore the fruit & vegetable market, and to walk through the lovely and scenic town of Otavalo.

Later, you will visit Cuicocha Crater Lake for a nice walk, through the Andean vegetation, to the volcano viewpoint. Afterward, we will stop in Cotacachi for lunch, and then you can visit the Leather Market, where you will find literally thousands of handmade leather items for sale.

Before the day ends, you will travel to another beautiful hacienda, Cusin, where you will spend a peaceful night.

Accommodations : Hacienda Cusin ****

Meals : B/L/D
Day 4 Transportation To Hacienda Zuleta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transportation To Hacienda Zuleta

On Day 4 of the tour, you will ride for approximately 2 hours to the most beautiful hacienda in the Northern Andes, Hacienda Zuleta.

After you are settled in, and have had lunch, you will take the Hacienda´s House Tour, as this establishment belongs to the 16th century, and is still owned by the Plaza family, famous for having two of its family members as presidents of Ecuador.

Later, you can simply rest in front of the main house´s fireplace, or you can walk to the organic farm, and, if you are interested, you can assist in milking the cows.

Finally, you will enjoy a luscious, welcome dinner, and then you will have a serene night enjoying the Hacienda´s many accomodations.

Accommodations : Hacienda Zuleta ****

Meals : B/L/D
Day 5 Hacienda Zuleta Activities
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hacienda Zuleta Activities

After breakfast you will travel to, what is known as, the Condor´s Project. Here, you will be able to admire, in person, this elegant, wild bird from the High Andes. You can travel to the Condor´s Project by car or by Andalucian horse (½ hour ride).

After lunch you can choose from various activities, such as hiking, walking, horseback riding, or visiting the Weaving Village.

Accommodations : Hacienda Zuleta ****

Meals : B/L/D
Day 6 Transportation To Lasso; Hacienda La Cienega
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transportation To Lasso; Hacienda La Cienega

After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Lasso, a populated area in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Along the way, you will stop to visit a beautiful, rose farm.

In the afternoon, you will ride to the hacienda, La Cienega, which is located in front of the Cotopaxi Volcano, also known as the “Neck of the Moon“.

You will enjoy beautiful sights and a tranquil night at this hacienda.

Accommodations : Hacienda La Ciénega ****

Meals : B/L/D
Day 7 Cotopaxi Volcano Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cotopaxi Volcano Tour

Cotopaxi National Park consists of more than 99,000 acres, with a large variety of trails, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and, of course, the Cotopaxi Volcano, which will captivate you with its majesty and beauty.

In the area of Limpiopungo, the lagoon, at 12,700 feet, you will find an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and you are welcome to hike around the lagoon´s shore, where native birds of the Andes are plentiful.

When you leave Cotopaxi National Park, you will travel to the Staging Area, at 14,850 feet. In the Staging Area, it is often possible to admire a condor in flight.

Finally, you will be transported back to Quito for your last night in Ecuador. Tomorrow, you can either catch a flight home or you continue your journey with a trip to the Galapagos islands.

Accommodations : Dann Carlton Hotel ****

Meals : B/L/D
Day 8 Going Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Going Home

Today ends your tour, and you will board your plane back to your hometown destination. Thank you for spending time with us, and we hope to see you again soon.

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Ecuador Luxury Haciendas 8 Days Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Ecuador Luxury Haciendas 8 Days Tour

Arrival To Quito

Quito City Tour; Lunch At Molino San Juan; Hacienda Pinsaqui

Otavalo Indian Market; Cuicocha Crater Lake; Hacienda Cusin

Transportation To Hacienda Zuleta

Hacienda Zuleta Activities

Transportation To Lasso; Hacienda La Cienega

Cotopaxi Volcano Tour

Going Home

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