On arrival in Quito, an English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Hotel
Morning city tour of modern and colonial Quito. Among the highlights of this three-hour tour are: the Legislative Palace, Sala Capitular, Independence Plaza, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Church. And finally, drive up Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city before returning to town. Afternoon at leisure to visit museums, galleries or take the new cable car to the top of Pichincha Volcano. Hotel. (B)
Early morning departure from the hotel for a full-day tour of the Otavalo region. This tour travels north of Quito where you will: cross the equator at Cayambe; stop in Calderon, famous for its bread dough figure dolls; shop in Cotacachi for leather goods; and visit the grand Otavalo market. The Otavalo Indians are one of the most prosperous groups in Ecuador and have maintained their cultural identity and traditional dress for many generations. After lunch at a country inn, you will visit San Antonio de Ibarra, a wood carving centre. Return to Quito in the late afternoon. Hotel accommodation. (B,L)
Morning departure for a two day tour south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Stopping in villages, visiting Andean markets and witnessing some of the most beautiful scenery in South America, this tour gives visitors a glimpse into the country and its people. (B,L,D)
Another full day of sightseeing. One of the highlights will be the train ride down a series of switchbacks called the "Devil's Nose". Continue south towards Cuenca. Make a stop at Ecuador's best preserved Inca Ruins at Ingapirca. Arrive in Cuenca by late afternoon. Hotel. (B,L,D)
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Morning city tour of colonial Cuenca. Visit the cathedral, main square, markets, drive through the residential areas of this quaint and interesting city. Transfer to the Cuenca airport for the mid-day return flight. Airfare is included. In Quito, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Hotel. (B,L)
Transfer to the Quito airport for your outbound flight to the Galapagos Islands. Cruise is not included.
Add a 3, 4 or 7 night
Galapagos Cruise
(cruise cost is additional)
On arrival in Quito, an English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel of your choice. Hotel.
Transfer to the Quito airport for your outbound flight. (B)
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Tour Code: GT-07
Departs: Daily, according to cruise start date. However, the order of this tour may be altered to accommodate the start day of the Chiva Express
2010 rates
| Category |
SGL
CAN$* |
DBL
CAN$* |
SGL
US$ |
DBL
US$ |
| Deluxe + |
5,007 |
2,933 |
4,552 |
2,667 |
| Deluxe |
3,129 |
1,994 |
2,844 |
1,813 |
| First Class |
2,672 |
1,816 |
2,429 |
1,651 |
| Standard |
2,364 |
1,635 |
2,149 |
1,486 |
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Prices are subject to change until time of booking.
ACCOMMODATIONS
DELUXE - Swissotel (Quito),Hosteria Abraspungu or similar (Riobamba), Hotel Oro Verde or similar (Cuenca)
FIRST CLASS - Hilton Colon (Quito),Hosteria Abraspungu or similar (Riobamba), Hotel Oro Verde or similar (Cuenca)
STANDARD - Dann Carlton (Quito),Hosteria Abraspungu or similar (Riobamba), Hotel Oro Verde or similar (Cuenca)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS ecuador PACKAGE TOUR:
- 5-nights hotel accommodation in Quito
- 1-night hotel accommodation in Riobamba
- 1-night hotel accommodation in Cuenca
- 5 airport transfers in Quito and 1 airport transfer in Cuenca
- half day city tours Quito (private) and Cuenca (seat-in-coach)
- full day tour of the Otavalo region
- full day seat-in-coach tour of the Gaulaceo Valley or Cajas National Park
- four day seat-in-coach Chiva Express to Cuenca tour along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
- airfare on the routing Cuence - Quito
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
- English speaking local guides
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS Ecuador PACKAGE TOUR:
- 3, 4 or 7 night Galapagos cruise
- airfare on the routing Quito - Galapagos - Quito
- International airfare
- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- US$ 10 Galapagos Transit Tax
- US$ 40.60 Ecuador exit tax
- Gratuities
- Meals and beverages (unless indicated)
- Cancellation / medical insurance
DURATION
With a 7 night cruise: 14 nights / 15 days
With a 4 night cruise: 11 nights / 12 days
With a 3 night cruise: 10 night / 11 days
UPGRADES
- Superior rooms and Suites are available at most of the above listed hotels. We also offer more hotels options.
- Seat-in-coach (group) transfers and tours are available.
- Please inquire for single and triple rates
Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ * The Canadian dollar rates shown above have been calculated at an exchange rate of 1.10 and are subject to change until time of payment.
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