South America’s pride, the Andes is the continent’s 4,500-mile-long spine that has earned the title of the world’s longest continental mountain chain. With awe-inspiring landscapes that are must-see spectacles in themselves, this cordillera is also home to dozens of distinct cultural groups, each possessing their own language, history, and civilization – yet all sharing the same spirit of the Andes.
| DAY | SERVICE | Meals |
| 1 | International Transfer in Accommodation |
None |
| 2 | City tour – Middle of the World & Agave degustation Accommodation |
B/-/- |
| 3 | Quilotoa Full day tour Accommodation |
B/L/- |
| 4 | Transfer out Galapagos | B/-/- |
B: Breakfast / L: lunch / D: Dinner
When you arrive in Ecuador’s capital of Quito — which lies at 2,800 meters above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha Volcano — you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel.
Your local guide would start the travel tour at the downtown area, well known as Quito Colonial. The old city of Quito contains a rich and attractive diversity of churches, structures and historical sites.
“La Virgen del Panecillo”: We will move to the Mirador del Panecillo, where is the giant metal statue of the “Winged Virgin”. This Virgin is the guardian of the city, also known as “Virgen de Legarda”, from where you can admire a beautiful landscape of Quito.
“La Plaza De La Independencia”: It’s the main square of the city of Quito where the Government Palace is located the Absobispal Palace, the municipality and the Independence’s monument.
“La Iglesia De San Francisco”: The Plaza San Francisco is located in the historic center of the city. It’s dominated by the imposing facade of the Church and convent of San Francisco, from which it takes its name, settling in one of the most representative urban scenes of the city since colonial times. Its structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of Iberoamerica. The structure of the church is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of Iberoamerica.
“Iglesia Santo Domingo” We will visit the convent of Santo Domingo, we will visit the church, the chapel of the Virgen del Rosario, the catacombs and the beautiful domes.
The chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is a magnificent example of the baroque, we will be able to observe its details and the brightness of the gold leaf. The image of the Virgin was a gift from Carlos V, brought from Seville in 1548, the construction of the chapel was completed in 1650.
We will go up to the top to observe the roof and the church from above and then we will enjoy the best view of Quito from the green domes, there are several viewpoints to admire the traditional neighborhoods of the city.“Basilica de voto Nacional”: Considered to be the largest neo-gothic temple in America, its structure and style is compared with two of the great cathedrals around the world: St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York) and Notre Dame (Paris).
PACARI chocolate tastings are a pleasure for all the senses. Through the different sensations, it is about differentiating the qualities of the chocolates, the main idea is focused on carefully testing, using the different senses: sight, smell, hearing and taste.
All your senses will be delighted with each bar that you taste and, in addition, you will learn the process and history of cocoa in Ecuador.
We will continue to Pomasquie, here you can have the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular degustation of “AGAVE”, The place where you find your true roots, with history and Ecuadorian culture.
The place where you connect with the Ecuadorian ancestors… all through a magical drink, The place where you learn, share, discover, live… There where the magic happens
You’ll also have a chance to view the Mitad del Mundo (“Middle of the World”) monument, which was built to commemorate the French scientists who in the 1830s made history by determining the shape of the planet thanks to their studies at this location. After the visit, we will drive you back to your hotel.
Today your guide will take you two-hour drive through the western Andes mountain range, one of the most impressive areas in Ecuador. Heading south, the tour will take us to Zumbahua, a small colorful town consisting of only 40 families. Ten kilometers further on is the blue and green lake of the Quilotoa crater, one of the most beautiful volcanic lakes in the Ecuadorian Andes. From the crater, you can see several snow-covered volcanoes in the distance. in the afternoon, we will to go Quito.
Your driver will pick up to transfer you to the airport to catch your Galapagos flight.
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