Destinations:  Quito
Length:  4 Days / 3 Nights


Known as the “Andean Shangri-la” or the “Florence of America”, touching its brilliant blue sky at 2800 meters above sea level, Quito was the first city to be declared by UNESCO a World Cultural Heritage Site, in recognition of its historic, architectonic and artistic value.

Surrounded by a spectacular setting of snow-covered volcanoes, some 8 of them visible from the city on a clear day, and just a few minutes from the Middle of the World, the capital of Ecuador offers truly breathtaking views.

The City’s Historical Center, the largest and best preserved in Latin America, displays on its centuries old narrow streets, plazas, churches, monasteries and monuments a superb fusion of cultures and artistic styles which fascinates visitors and represents an unparalleled historic jewel.


Detailed Itinerary:


Day 1
Arrival in Quito (-)

Upon arrival, our collaborators offer a welcoming reception and will transfer you to the hotel. A  documentation kit, detailed program explanation plus luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered.

Overnight in Quito


Day 2
Quito (B)

Quito Colonial and the Intiñan Museum at the Middle of the World
A short trip to the north of the city of Quito will lead us to our planet`s Latitude 0´0´0´´where the Intiñan museum known too as “The trek of Sun” will guide us through the wonderful world of the Andean Cosmo-vision, culture and traditions. After this visit, enjoy of a wonderful tour through the streets and main squares of Quito Historical Center. A visit to the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo is part of this spectacular visit.

Overnight in Quito


Day 3
Full day at leisure or optional Excursions (B)

A ful day at leisure to discover the secrets of Quito or take ne of the optional excursions to nearby destinations.

Option 1)  Mindo, a Natural Paradise
Discover one of the world’s top-five biodiversity hotspots, according to Conservation International; understand your relationship and listen to the concert of life around you. At 80 km northwest of Quito we find a Reserve of 15,000 acres of rainforest of incredible beauty and tranquility; this amazingly bio diverse region is home of: 2000 species of plants, including at least 90 species of ferns and vivid flowering varieties such as bromeliads and orchids. Constant moisture in this montane environment provides perfect conditions for epiphytes and allows great variety of vegetation with more than 325 species of birds including the Golden headed Quetzal, Crimson-rumped Toucanets, Violet-tailed Sylph, Broad-billed Motmot, an active  “Andean Cock-of the Rock” lek and at least 250 species of butterflies and moths, such as the Electric blue Morpho. Return to Quito.

Option 2)  Andean Handicrafts and markets of the Northern Highlands
Located at 2530 meter above sea level we find the everlasting fertile, Province of Imbabura, these magical land surrounded by lakes is cradle of artists, histories and living pre-Inca cultures. We will visit Peguche, a picturesque and messy little town whose habitants are famous for their weaving abilities on hand made looms in vivid colors representing figures of the Andean Region. In the area, we also find the strong and artistic hands of the people of San Antonio. Art studios with wood, stone and ceramic sculptures that represents the Quito school of art that transmit us the spirit of the indigenous villages whom had kept this Spanish cultural manifestation within a lot of generations. All this artistic towns, commercialize their art in the Otavalo Market, beyond a shopping tour this tour teach us the work, traditions and customs of our indigenous communities.

Option 3)  The Central Highlands and the Antisana Ecological Reserve
The Antisana Ecological Reserve lies in the Central Highlands, on the foothills of the 5705 meter glacier covered peak of the volcano Antisana. This reserve is privately owned and regulated, but its goal is the preservation of the native flora and fauna of the Andean paramo. Below approximately 3000 meters, the native flora is shrubs, orchids and other specially adapted plants. Above an altitude of 4800 meters very little vegetation exists, as this area is covered with snow year-round. Between 3600 & 4800 meters, however, we entered a habitat called the paramo, in which the plant and animal life are both highly adapted to the extreme conditions which are the norm here. Due to the high winds that regularly sweep this habitat, nothing taller than the grass and low lying succulents are found in the open. Even hardy, high altitude shrubs are found only in crevices and stream beds hidden from the wind. Plant in this habitat are pollinated by beetles or by birds, as the winds are too strong for flying insects.
The trip to the Antisana Ecological Reserve includes a ride to approximately 4000 meters above the sea level  where rolling meadows, occasional ravines with taller vegetation, and a meadow/marsh of pillow moss bordering a highland lake is found. The pillow moss is so named because it forms unbroken hump-like pillows of vegetation that may cover acres of land. Its bird life includes the Andean gull, Caracaras, ducks, several species of hummingbirds and if  lucky,  the Andean condor.

Overnight in Quito


Day 4
Departure from Quito or Optional extension (B)

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport or to your next destination.


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