Above the Clouds: Journey to Quito
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- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
- Quito City Tour with Equatorial Line Monument (6 hours)
- Otavalo Indian Market Tour (full-day)
- Mindo Cloudforest Tour (8-hours)
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Quito (UIO)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- 4 nights in Quito at the Mercure Alameda Hotel, or similar
- Quito City Tour with Equatorial Line Monument (6-hours)
- Otavalo Indian Market Tour (full-day)
- Mindo Cloudforest Tour (8-hours)
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Arrive in Quito and enjoy a transfer to your first accommodation. Set at the foot of the volcano Pichincha and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Quito is easy on the eyes. The city is known for its colonial churches, monasteries, paintings, sculptures and th...
Wake up and enjoy a 6-hour tour of Quito's highlights including Panecillo Hill and the “Middle of the World” - the Equatorial Line.
Later, head to Calle La Ronda, one of Quito's oldest streets. The cobblestone alley features restored historic buildings and a lively bar scene in the evening.
Take an approximately 2-hour bus ride today to Otavalo, a town in the Andes that hosts a famous crafts market dating back to pre-Incan times. Once in Otavalo, visit the traditional Indian market and be amazed at the colorful textiles, clothing and more on display! Then head to Cotacachi village, famous for its leatherworks.
An approximately 2-hour drive will bring you from Quito to the small subtropical town of Mindo, located behind the mountain chain of Pichincha volcano 4,100 ft above sea level. In this lush paradise, enjoy waterfalls, walking trails, bird watching and more.
Squeeze all your souvenirs into your bag and enjoy a comfortable transfer to the airport. Board your plane and spend your relaxing flight home dreaming about your next adventure.
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