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Quito · Pichincha · Ecuador
4-Days Discovery the Best of Ecuador Northern Highlights
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This is a unique experience that will allow you to know the main highlights of Ecuador! Shared experiences with bilingual and professional guides. These are the main cities you will be visiting: Quito, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, Cotacachi y Cuicocha.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Enjoy Canelazos (popular local hot alcoholic beverage) at a traditional café
- Otavalo market and Cuicocha day, the market dates back hundreds of years
- Take a visit to the caldera of the Cuicocha volcano & navigate the small lake
- You will visit one of the highest active volcanos in the world, Cotopaxi
- San Francisco is the oldest church in Quito, and it is full of history and legends
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Quito
Welcome to Ecuador! Meet and greet at Quito’s International airport. Our service includes a transfer to your private accommodation, depending on flight arrival time, Pushaq will have pleasure to take you out to enjoy Canelazos (popular local hot alcoholic beverage) at a traditional café that has a beautiful lookout, for your first sight of Colonial Quito. During sunset, this is a very popular place to admire old town as the city starts to light up. If your flight arrive is after 7 PM, we would do this the following day. At arrival you will also receive our initial briefing and tour vouchers for your expedition.
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Quito
Overnight at San Jose de Puembo or similar category
Day 2
Quito
Local Flavor. Market visit Pick up at the Hotel to start our Otavalo market and Cuicocha day, the market dates back hundreds of years and is famous throughout the Andes for its handicrafts, textiles and tapestries.
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Quito
Eco Tour. Take a visit the caldera of the Cuicocha volcano, and navigate the small lake and Cotacachi, known as the leather town.
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Quito
Overnight at San Jose de Puembo or similar category
Day 3
Quito
Eco Tour. Cotopaxi Is one of South America’s most-famous volcanos. Cotopaxi volcano is waiting for you, you will visit one of the highest active volcanos in the world, it is a mandatory stop in Ecuador, this volcano with perfect conical shape and it 5.897 meters above sea level will take your breath away. On a clear day, Cotopaxi is visible from Quito. We will visit the Limpiopungo Lake, the protected forested area is home to several arboreal species, including pine, cypress, spruce, and ash trees. The tour includes stops at the interpretation center and the lake. An independent hike to Jose Rivas shelter is optional, if you feel conditioned for this activity at 15.750 feet above sea level. If weather conditions are not appropriate for the independent hike to the shelter, we would take you a Rose plantation located in the surroundings.
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Quito
Overnight in a in a 4* Hotel
Day 4
Quito
City/Town Tour. Sweets of Quito Old town city Tour: This city tour takes you through the city museum to San Francisco Plaza, making a quick stop to try the typical sweets of Quito.
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Quito
Local Flavor. San Francisco is the oldest church in Quito, and it is full of history and legends. Finally, you will see the main square where the Presidential Palace, the main cathedral and some other important buildings can be appreciated. The last stop before your tour ends is the La Compañía de Jesus church, which is one of the most beautiful churches in South America or perhaps the world.
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Quito
Sightseeing. Middle of the World Monument: Once you reach the equator, you will visit a very interesting museum, Inti Ñan, here you will learn about the different cultures that we have in Ecuador and some of the facts applicable on the Equator.
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Quito
Thank you for visiting! You will be dropped off at the desired point. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
Alcoholic drinks International airfare Internet access Laundry
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps
Restrictions
Passport required
Meeting & Pickup
Meet and greet at Quito’s International airport. Our service includes a transfer to your private accommodation.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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