6 days tour

6 Days To Discover Ecuador!

6 Days To Discover Ecuador!

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels in Quito: 3* โ€ขIkala Hotel - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included 4* โ€ขMercure Alameda Hotel - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included Hotels in Cotopaxi 3* โ€ขCuello de Luna Ranch - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included 4* โ€ขHato Verde Ranch - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included Hotels in Riobamba: 3* โ€ขLa Andaluza Hosteria - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included 4* โ€ขAbraspungo Ranch - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included Hotels in Guayaquil: 3* โ€ขMan Ming Hotel - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included 4* โ€ขOro Verde Hotel - Standard Room. Buffet Breakfast Included

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Days To Discover Ecuador!

  • Day 1 Welcome To Quito!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Quito!

      Reception at the airport and transfer to the nearest hotel, express service operates every 60 minutes from hotels and/or airport.



  • Day 2 Discovering Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Discovering Quito

      Free Day to choose from different options to explore in Quito or to walk in the old town.


      We do recommend the following optional excursions:

      Half Day City Tour + Equatorial line (OPTIONAL)

      This tour will depart early in the morning with a panoramic view of Alameda Park and a visit to the Basilica where you can have nice photos of the city, followed by a walk down the street of the Seven Crosses, then continue with a short visit of the Independence Square.  From here, we can admire the presidential palace and the main cathedral.  After this, we will visit the amazing La Compaรฑรญa Church and its gold-plated interior, San Francisco Church and its surrounding area that are the reasons why in 1978 Quito was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

      Around midday, the tour will continue to the monument at the Middle of the World.


      Full Day Otavalo Local Market (OPTIONAL)

      Leaving Quito after breakfast with your guide, heading to Otavalo, famous for its artisan market, full of vibrant colors, where you will find typical handcrafts and souvenirs. On route we will pass by Guayllabamba town where you can try its typical fruit the cherimoya.  We can admire the beautiful landscape and snow-capped mountains in the area.  When getting to Otavalo, one of the most recognized markets in Latin America, we will visit the Plaza of Ponchos to find all kinds of handcrafts, our guide will give you some free time to enjoy bargaining and buying souvenirs to the nice Otavaleรฑos.  

      After this activity, we will get to one of the several indigenous communities who undertook an initiative in rural community tourism to have an authentic and sustainable direct interaction with indigenous communities. One of the families will offer food and an opportunity for cultural exchange. The visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a unique lifestyle and to expand their world views. This will provide you a more human style of tourism, based in authenticity and nature, which allows you to experience the contact with nature and share daily life with local people. You are also investing in sustainability of the host community. We will return to Quito late afternoon after a full day spent in Otavalo and you will be taken to your hotel.   




  • Day 3 Quito / Cotopaxi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito / Cotopaxi

      Depart after breakfast towards the Cotopaxi National Park, one of the most important visits in Ecuador, it has the highest active volcano in the world.   

      We can observe the endemic flora and fauna of the area like wild horses, deer, llamas, and more.  We will visit Limpiopungo Lake, located near Rumiรฑahui volcano, 4757 meters, or go hiking to observe birds.


      After having visited this amazing place, you will be taken to your hotel.   



  • Day 4 Cotopaxi / Riobambac
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cotopaxi / Riobambac

      After midday, the guide will take you to Riobamba. Before taking this transfer we suggest you enhance your experience with the following optional activities:


      Pujili, Saquisili markets (OPTIONAL)

      We will visit the renowned markets of Pujili or Saquisili.  A visit to Ecuador for many people is not complete until getting to a traditional market where you can barter and trade with people from surrounding villages and towns and gather together on a regular basis to sell their crafts and trades and to purchase new supplies.

      When you buy souvenirs at markets, you are supporting the local economy and helping countless families to survive from year to year. Pujili and Saquisili markets has more authentic feel than certain other markets in Andean region and has fewer tourists.  The variety of goods there is often more beautiful and carefully crafted than those found in more easy-to-reach places where stock goes quicker, and they must produce more. 

       


      Roses Plantation (OPTIONAL)

      After breakfast we will go to one of the roses plantations located in the area. In Ecuador, roses plantations have the advantage of all year perpendicular sun light. This allows for stems and buds to grow naturally long and straight. The cool and dry weather reduces the plagues risks and the use of chemicals. That is why Ecuador is the perfect location to produce roses all year round. Many roses plantation include a snack and some products based on roses flavors.


  • Day 5 Riobamba / Guayaquil
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Riobamba / Guayaquil

      After breakfast, we will depart to Guayaquil City. The guide who has been with you will leave you at the hotel.


      In the afternoon, a local guide will take you on a walking tour to visit Guayaquil. This excursion consists of various panoramic visits and walks through the city. Our first stop will include the City Hall, Clock Tower, and Seminario Park, also known as Iguanaโ€™s park. 


      After that we will go to the Malecon Simon Bolivar where you will appreciate the Integration square with its southern marketplace and walk surrounding the banks of the Guayas river. 

       


      We will continue to Las Peรฑas neighbourhood at the oldest part of the city, you will have the opportunity to climb to the Cerro Santa Ana where you will have wonderful views of Guayaquil and the Guayas river. 

       


      Return to your hotel to relaxing or keep on discovering the city on your own.



  • Day 6 Goodbay Ecuador!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Goodbay Ecuador!

      Transfer out to Guayaquil airport.

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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

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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