CITY TOUR
QUITO
We will visit the “Basílica del Voto Nacional”, the biggest church in
Quito, and have a brief stop and explanation. We will continue to the
Main Square through the streets of the Colonial Casket and we will
take a tour on foot and visit the Cathedral, the Government and
Archbishop´s Palace, the Compañía de Jesús Church, where you can
appreciate it´s gold-filled altars, the Sagrario Church and the Ronda
neighborhood and the San Francisco which was built in the XVII
century. We will continue to the Panecillo to see the Virgin of Quito
and take a breathtaking look at the whole city.
Departure Time: 08h00
Price: US $60.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: tickets or entrance fees, food and tips
Basílica del Voto Nacional
Church
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Main Square
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Compañía Church
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San Francisco Church
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Virgin of Quito
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QUITO
BY NIGHT TOUR
In this tour, you will discover the architecture and historic priceless
wonders of Quito’s Old Town. Enjoy an interesting tour of churches,
squares and museums that are part of the Colonial Casket. We start
our visit with a horse-drawn carriage ride and have the opportunity to
see the churches light up and be amazed by their beauty as we ride
through the narrow streets of downtown Quito. We will continue to
the Panecillo lookout point for a spectacular panoramic view of Quito
by night. Return to the Hotel.
Departure Time: 19h00
Price: US $60.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: tickets or entrance fees, food and tips
La Ronda Neighborhood
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Horse-drawn Carriage
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The Cathedral
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MIDDLE OF THE WORLD
TOUR
We will depart from the hotel very early in the morning and visit the
Pululahua Crater, the only inhabited crater in the World. Afterwards
we will visit the Intiñán Museum, located at 0 degrees, 0 minutes and
0 seconds, where the division of the earth separates the world into
the northern and southern hemispheres according to the French
Geodesic Mission in the XVIII century. In this museum you will be able
to admire the panoramic view of the equator´s area and its cosmic
surrounding towns. You will experience a world of fantasy from the
Mystical Ecuadorean Culture in a Live Ecological and scientific habitat.
There is also a unique Solar Clock which has two faces over the
Equator´s line. You’ll also see an agricultural clock with an index of
the four seasons, which marks the Solstice of June 21st the longest day
in the North of the planet, as well as the equinox of March 21st and
September 23rd when the sun set perpendicularly and there is no
shadow. Enjoy this and other wonders in a magically designed place
made for learning about the mysteries of the Ancient Ecuadorean
Cultures.
Pululahua Crater
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Intiñán Museum
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As we return to Quito, we will stop at the “Ciudad Mitad del Mundo”
where the Mitad del Mundo Ethnographical Museum is
located, a museum about Ecuador´s Indigenous Ethnography.
Between 1979 and 1982 a monument over 90 feet tall was built to
mark the point where it was believed that the Equator line was
crossing the country at the time.
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
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Departure Time: 08h30
Price: US $75.00 per person
Incudes: Guide and
transportation
Not included: entrance fees,
food and tips
CITY TOUR
QUITO, MIDDLE OF THE WORLD
AND CABLE CAR
We will depart from the hotel very early in the morning to visit the
Pululahua Crater, the only inhabited crater in the World. Afterwards
we will visit the Intiñán Museum, located at 0 degrees, 0 minutes and
0 seconds, where the division of the earth separates the world into
the northern and southern hemispheres according to the French
Geodesic Mission in the XVIII century. On our way back to Quito we
will stop the Middle of the world Monument, and then we will visit
Quito´s Cable Car. In the afternoon we will continue to the Main
Square through the streets of the Colonial Casket and we will take a
tour on foot and visit the Cathedral, the Government and
Archbishop´s Palace, the Compañía de Jesús Church, where you can
appreciate its gold-filled altars, the Sagrario Church, the Ronda
neighborhood and the San Francisco which was built in the XVII
century. We will be back at the hotel around 17h00.
Pululahua Crater
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Intiñán Museum
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Departure Time: 08h30
Price: US $105.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: entrance fees, food and tips
Cable Car
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Colonial Casket
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OTAVALO “PONCHOS
INDIGENOUS MARKET”
TOUR
Otavalo is located in the Imbabura province, 62 miles north of Quito.
This is one of the most important touristic cities in Ecuador,
surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers, making it a Paradise one
always wants to return to. Otavalo is worldwide known for its
Indigenous Market or “Poncho´s Square”. We will depart from the
hotel at 08h00 via the Panamerican Highway where we will enjoy the
scenery. A brief stop in Guayallabamba will be made where you can
taste the wonderful and delicious “chirimoyas”, a regional sweet fruit
endemic of the area. We will also make a stop at the Cayambe´s
lookout point so you can take pictures of this magnificent volcano.
Before reaching Otavalo we will make a stop at the San Pablo´s lake
lookout point, in the base of the Imbabura Volcano. We will visit the
Otavalo Market where you can appreciate and do some shopping of
a wide variety of the most beautiful artisans and handcrafted
souvenirs in Ecuador. After lunch (not included) we will visit Cotacachi
known as the “Music Capital” of Imbabura and famous for its leather
goods. We will return to the hotel around 17h00.
Guayllabamba
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Cayambe
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Departure time: 08h00
Price: US $170.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: entrance fees, food or tips
San Pablo Lake
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Cotacachi
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COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK
TOUR
The Cotopaxi Volcano is located in the Central Andes Mountain
Range, at 39 miles northeast of the city of Latacunga and 47 miles
southeast of Quito. It is the second most popular adventure
destination in Ecuador.
The Cotopaxi National Park is located between the boundaries of
Pichincha, Napo and Cotopaxi Provinces. It’s the oldest National Park,
declared as such in 1975. The park extends across 33,400 acres and
its altitude can go from 10,200 feet and up to 17,691 feet at the top
of the mountain. It is the ideal place to share an adventure with
family or friends in the high mountains. It has a wide diversity of
Andean ecosystems and fascinating Volcanic History, as well as unique
landscaping and species.
Departure Time: 08h00
Price: US $190.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: entrance fees, food or tips
Cotopaxi National Park
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TOUR TO
MINDO
Mindo is a beautiful town known for its ecotourism and its wide variety of
birds. The number of species rivals North America and Europe all together
and that is why it’s a haven for Ornithologists worldwide. It is located
within the Mindo-Nambillo protected Forest. Its warm climate is ideal.
Among its main attractions you can find waterfalls, clouded forests,
butterfly farms, river rafting, trekking, and adventure sports.
In Mindo you can also enjoy mountains, fishing sites and it is the perfect
area for do such activities as: tubbing, regattas, canopying, horseback rides,
Orchid Farms, bicycle and motorcycle rides and you can also enjoy a Frog
“concert”
The best time to visit Mindo is between May and December, as the
weather is a little bit drier.
Departure time: 08h00
Price: US $165.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: entrance fees, food and tips
Mindo
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TOUR TO
PAPALLACTA
Papallacta is a small town in Ecuador located at 9,900 feet in the
Eastern Mountain Range on the way from Quito to the Amazon jungle.
The scenic route from Quito to Papallacta passes by small towns and
villages before ascending to a maximum altitude of 12,000 feet where
mountains and glaciers are visible. Descending from the top of the
mountain to Papallacta, we go through the portal of the mountain´s
ecosystem, until it transitions into a tropical jungle.
We will depart from Quito very early in the morning through the highway
that leads to the Amazon Jungle. After that, we will have a brief stop at
the Papallacta Lagoon which is located in a very cold climate with a
beautiful view of natural landscapes. This lagoon has amazing natural
water spring pools, ideal for anti-stress therapies and highly
recommendable for health reasons. All of this can be enjoyed inside the
touristic complex “Papallacta Water springs”, where in addition to the
water springs you can do walking tours through natural trails, use of the
Spa or just have lunch.
Departure time: 08h00
Price: US $135.00 per person
Includes: Guide and transportation
Not included: entrance fees, food and tips
Papallacta Lagoon
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Papallacta Water Springs
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QUITO
TOUR BUS
The tour takes three hours and you will visit the touristic areas in the north
and center of the city. You can hop on and off the bus as often as you like
during the day. You can buy the ticket between 09h00 and 16h00.
Quito Tour Bus offers an interesting, comfortable and safe way to tour the
city where you can listen to the history of the landmarks of this beautiful city
through an audio headset, in English or Spanish.
The tour begins in the north and crosses the city; it has twelve stops which
are located in the touristic spots, until you reach the historic center or
colonial casket.
Useful Information
Working Hours: Monday through Sunday
Naciones Unidas stop: 09h00, 10h00, 11h00, 12h00, 13h00, 14h00, 15h00 and
16h00
The bus fare is $ 12 for adults, $ 6 for children, seniors and handicapped people.
The ticket will be valid for one day from 09:00 to 16:00.
Bus stops:
1. Naciones Unidas Ave. Boulevard - Main Station.
2. Botanical Garden – República de El Salvador Ave. And Shyris
3. Mariscal - Mariscal Foch and Amazonas Ave.
4. El Ejido - Amazonas Ave. and Patria Ave.
5. Contemporary Art Center.
6. Basilica Church, García Moreno Street.
7. La Compañía Church.
8. Panecillo.
9. 24 de Mayo Ave.
10. Plaza Grande, in the Historic Center.
11. García Moreno Park in Vargas Street.
12. Teleférico
Ticket points:
• Quito Tour Bus Kombi, located in Naciones Unidas Boulevard.
• Quindetour Office located at Alfonso de Lamartine E10-39 and Paris.
• The Quinde Store located in the Palacio Municipal.
• Botanical Garden Box Office, inside La Carolina park.
• Tourist Information Point La Mariscal Gallery Gourmet Ecuador (Reina Victoria
N24-263 and Lizardo García)
• In the same bus, canceling the value at boarding time.
• The Quinde Store Kiosk on the ground floor of Quicentro Shopping.
Night Tour
Every Friday, Saturday and holidays take a ride on the magic nights of Quito tour
bus that will depart from the Naciones Unidas Boulevard at 19h00.
Nights Heritage Route
Every Saturday from19h00 enjoy a special tour to the Historic Center of Quito, with
the same ticket you will visit one of the town's heritage treasures. Prices: $ 16
adults, $ 11 children, seniors and people with special abilities.
Quito Tour Bus
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