7 days tour

7 Days At The Andean Valleys

$ 1,105 .00 USD

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7 Days At The Andean Valleys

This tour includes:

Guide

English and Spanish speaking national guide

Meals

Meals as mentioned on the itinerary.

Transport

All transfers according to the program - Ground transportation on Mainland Ecuador

Accommodation

Standard Category Hotels

Others

โ€ขAssistance in all activities

Not included:

Others

- Optional excursions - Personal expenses such as tips - Alcoholic drinks - Any other meals, drinks, and/or services not mentioned in the program

Insurance

Travel Insurance We recommend that you take out travel cancellation and health insurance. Please check with your private insurance provider in advance.

Flights

International flights are not included in the price. Please book arrival and departure according to the itinerary.

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days At The Andean Valleys

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

      Arrival In Quito

      Welcome to Quito, the capital of Ecuador! Arrive at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), where your driver will meet you to transfer to your accommodation in the city center, a one-hour trip.

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      The entire city of Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing at an altitude of 9,350ft (2,850m). It welcomes visitors with its picturesque plazas situated between mountain peaks. The city has an abundance of market stands, shamanistic healers, and fourth-generation hat makers, as well as a vibrant and sophisticated culinary and nightlife scene.


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  • Day 2 Colonial Quito City Tour & Mitad Del Mundo - Otavalo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Colonial Quito City Tour & Mitad Del Mundo - Otavalo

      Today, after breakfast, your English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a walking city tour.

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      The colonial center of Quito was already named world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1978 and is home to many beautiful, historic buildings and squares.  You will visit the Plaza Grande and the beautiful churches La Compaรฑรญa and La Basรญlica, and walk down the oldest street of Quitoโ€”La Ronda.

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      Afterward, you will visit the equatorial monument, Mitad del Mundo, located just 26 km (16 miles) north of Ecuadorโ€™s capital city, Quito where French scientists determined the position of the central line many years ago. Ecuador is the place to come to stand on the Equator line, nowhere else on the planet is it easier to visit the Equator line or strike a pose with one foot in each hemisphere. Even Ecuadorโ€™s name was born of its location at latitude zero. You will visit the museum exhibits including a planetarium, ethnographic museum, art exhibits, a small-scale model of Quito city, an old train station, a beer museum, cocoa & chocolate exhibits, and a small chapel, for an unforgettable experience today. Then you will continue to Otavalo.

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      Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 3 Otavalo โ€“ Mercado - Cuicocha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Otavalo โ€“ Mercado - Cuicocha

      Wake up early to enjoy the biggest indigenous city in Ecuador and home of the well-known indigenous market where artisans come to sell colorful textiles and other traditional goods. Snack on fruits and other snacks while you browse the stalls for paintings, carvings, handpainted bowls, and much more. 

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      Enjoy some street food (try the salted mango or fritada con moteโ€”fried pork with cooked corn, then continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi for some free time and more shopping (the town is famous for its leather products).

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      In the afternoon, stroll along the shores of the volcanic crater lake of Cuicocha. Your guide will tell you about the high-altitude flora and fauna and the history of the lake. You can even take a boat ride around the two islands. 

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      Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 4 Quilotoa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quilotoa

      Today you will visit the picturesque volcano lagoon Quilotoa. This 2-mile (3 km) wide crater lake is filled with 820 feet (250 m) of mineral-rich green water. You have the option to walk along the craterโ€™s rim or hike down a path to the crater lake. The return can become a bit longer, so you have the option to rent a mule for the uphill hike. Here, you are going to spend the night.


      Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 5 Banos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Banos

      This small town is known for two things: naturally heated thermal baths โ€“ the namesake of Baรฑos, Ecuador โ€“ and nature! Nearby Baรฑos, youโ€™ll find mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and hot springs. 

      Arriving in Baรฑos, you will visit, the most famous treehouse in the world, the Casa del Arbol, which is home to the Swing at the End of the World, a simple playground ride perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking Baรฑos, Ecuador, you will have the chance to see all of this from the Swing at the End of the World is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Finally, you will enjoy a hot springs bath.


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  • Day 6 Pailon Del Diablo โ€“ Baรฑos - Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pailon Del Diablo โ€“ Baรฑos - Quito

      Early in the morning, you will head towards the "Devilโ€™s Cauldron" (In Spanish, Pailรณn del Diablo) which is located specifically 17 kilometers from the city of Baรฑos de Agua Santa, on the road from Baรฑos to Puyo. Passing a number of waterfalls, you will reach the village of Rio Verde, where you will stop for starting the hike down towards the waterfall, you will be amazed at its height which is approximately 80 meters high and without a doubt one of the most important waterfalls in Ecuador, as it is awe-inspiring, in addition that its location on Rio Pastaza guarantees a constant water supply for the surrounding areas. We then continue our journey to Quito.

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      Meals included: Breakfast

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  • Day 7 Airport- Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airport- Quito

      Today get ready to leave Ecuador with your heart and soul full of good memories in Ecuador.

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      Meals included: Breakfast

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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