Arrival to QuitoMeet 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. Overnight at San Jose de Puembo or similar categoryOvernight in a in a 4* Hotel
Ecuador · Culture
4-Days Discovery the Best of Ecuador Northern Highlights!
The journey
- 01 Explore Quito’s historic old town and major colonial landmarks
- 02 Visit the famous Otavalo market for handicrafts, textiles, and tapestries
- 03 See Cuicocha volcano caldera and its small lake
- 04 Discover Cotacachi, known as Ecuador’s leather town
- 05 Experience Cotopaxi National Park and views of one of the world’s highest active volcanoes
- 06 Stop at Limpiopungo Lake and the park interpretation center
- 07 Visit the Middle of the World Monument and the Inti Ñan museum
- 08 Includes 3 nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfasts and lunches
Discover some of northern Ecuador’s most iconic highlights on this 4-day journey combining colonial heritage, Andean culture, volcanic landscapes, and local traditions. From Quito’s historic center and the Equator to the famous Otavalo market, Cotacachi, Cuicocha, and Cotopaxi National Park, this itinerary brings together many of the country’s must-see experiences in one trip.
Travel with bilingual professional guides and enjoy included accommodation, breakfasts, and lunches as you explore colorful towns, scenic highland landscapes, and important cultural landmarks. It’s a well-rounded introduction to Ecuador for travelers who want to experience nature, history, and local life in just a few days.
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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At a glance
What this trip includes
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The itinerary
Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Full Day TourPick up after breakfast 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. Lunch can be served at one of the local haciendas. Take a visit the caldera of the Cuicocha volcano, and navigate the small lake and Cotacachi, known as the leather town. Overnight at typical Hacienda. (B/-/D) Overnight at San Jose de Puembo or similar categoryOvernight in a in a 4* Hotel
Cotopaxi Full Day TourIs 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. After these activities we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the skirts of the Volcano. If weather conditions are not appropriate for the independent hike to the shelter, we would take you a Rose plantation located in the surroundings.Overnight in a in a 4* Hotel
Full Day Quito City TourOld 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. San Francisco is the oldest church in Quito, and it is full of history and legends. Finally, you will 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. 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.
The route
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The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 3-Nights accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Ecuador
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- International airfare
- Internet access
- Laundry
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Quito..
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