Ecuador Highlights- Independent Journey
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- While quito's main cathedral is perhaps more famous, the baroque masterpiece of la compania de jesus rivals any church in the world for beauty and architecture
- Relax in the company of hummingbirds in the unique cloud forest of bellavista. this is one of the most unspoiled places in the world
- Pick up indigenous otavalenos handicrafts at the artisan market in otavalo. you won't find these intricate creations anywhere else
- After days of travelling through ecuador, unwind under the gaze of imposing mountains in the hot springs of papallacta
- The active volcano of cotopaxi is the highest in the world. hike through cotopaxi national park towards the volcano's perfectly cone-shaped peak, looking out for wildlife along the way
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Welcome to Quito, Ecuador. On arrival to the airport, take a complimentary transfer to your Peregrine joining hotel. In the afternoon (approx 2pm), there will be a welcome briefing at the hotel with your local guide. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask re...
Leaving Quito in the morning and descend a scenic mountain road with forested mountains and great views. Reaching the turn to Bellavista (approximately 2.5 hours from Quito), climb to the top of the mountain where Bellavista lodge is perched. On arrival, settle into y...
After a refreshing night’s sleep, take a worthwhile early morning bird hike in the new light. At around 8 am, a special Bellavista breakfast is served. Afterwards, perhaps explore the area on your own or head out with a guide to a nearby waterfall. The beauty of this ...
This morning make your way to Otavalo, which should take around three and a half hours. During your journey, visit ‘La Mitad del Mundo’ – a monument commemorating the line of the equator. The 'Middle of the World' monument was built during the 17th century, when a Fre...
Today is the day that you'll visit the famous Otavalo Market. Villagers from the surrounding area travel to Otavalo each week to sell their wears. You'll find everything from handmade goods to fruit and vegetables, to livestock. Many of the regional indigenous communi...
After breakfast this morning, travel along the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes to Papallacta (approximately three hours in total). On the way, make a stop at the Cotacachi leather market to browse the stalls brimming with leather jackets, luggage, shoes, hats and ...
If you didn't head to Papallacta's hot springs yesterday, then you'll be new to them on your included visit this morning. This is a great way to start your day and soak your muscles after previous days of travel and hikes. Later in the day travel south for around three hours, again passing along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to reach a local lodge where you'll spend the night.
This morning, head into the immense Cotopaxi National Park. As the highest active volcano in the world at 5,897 metres, Cotopaxi is a monster of the Andes Mountains. The excursion to Cotopaxi National Park includes a hike around Limpiopungo Lake, whose typical vegetat...
Your independent journey of the highlights of Ecuador comes to an end this morning. Departure flights can be booked for anytime today, as there are no more included activities. You're free to leave the accommodation when you're ready.
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