Quito Stopover
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 570
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Visit the historic sites of Quito’s Old Town and see the city’s dozens of museums, shops, cafes and restaurants. Due to its altitude and location, Quito enjoys eternal spring time.
The world’s second highest capital is packed with restaurants, museums and cafés for you to explore on this 3 day stop. The entire city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll spend a full day enjoying a guided tour, including the beautiful Culture House and LegislativePalace. Stop in at the Basilica of the National Vow as you explore the city’s historical core, and stand astride both hemispheres at the EquatorialLineMonument. If there’s time, consider a visit to the EthnographicalMuseum or the church of the Society of Jesus.
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 570
Itinerary
Quito Airport to Hotel
Duration | 1 Hour |
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Hotel Reina Isabel
This chic hotel with spa and brand new gym facilities is situated in the heart of the lively Mariscal district.
Meal Plan | Full Breakfast |
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Duration | 2 Nights |
Accommodation |
Hotel Reina Isabel |
Location | View map |
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Hotel Reina Isabel
This chic hotel with spa and brand new gym facilities is situated in the heart of the lively Mariscal district.
This chic hotel with spa and brand new gym facilities is situated in the heart of the lively Mariscal district.
Facilities
- Bar
- Airport Shuttle Service
- Bathroom with shower
- Car Rental Available
- Fitness Facilities
- Room Service
- Sauna
- Television
- WiFi
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Quito City Tour and Equator Line with Lunch
Ecuador is history, fascinating indigenous cultures, slow winding rivers and lush tropical forests, spectacular snow capped volcanoes and some of the most exciting wildlife on earth.
The place to start is the 'Mitad del Mundo'; a site located just 30 minutes north of Quito, where a monument marks the equator at its closest point to the city. Archaeological evidence shows that both pre-Inca and Inca civilizations recognized and celebrated the equinox, the day the sun is directly over the equator.
In the morning we will make a 45 minute journey northwest to the equatorial line, where we will walk the rim of the extinct Pululahua volcanic crater. Later we will visit the "Ciudad Mitad del Mundo" a group of buildings designed to explain the significance of the site, as well as the Ethnographic or Intiñan Museum, located right on the Equator. Here you will have the chance to plant your feet in two hemispheres at the same time.
Back in Quito, after lunch we will visit the city's impressive colonial center, the reason Quito was the first city to be named a world heritage site by the United Nations. First on the agenda is a walk through the main plaza, the 'Plaza de la Independencia', where you will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and some of the most important churches built around the XVI and XVII centuries, including the San Francisco Monastery, a building begun only 5 days after the founding of the city.
Lunch included.
We will have the chance to enjoy a chocolate experience, which starts with a guided tour explaining the history of cocoa in Ecuador, followed by a chocolate tasting.
Ecuador's unique equatorial climate provides the perfect environment for growing the world's finest cocoa - Cacao Arriba. Cocoa has been revered in Latin America for over 5,000 years. Spanish explorers loved it so much they called it the 'Food of the Gods'.
The Republica del Cacao's founders began their voyage over ten years ago when they set themselves an ambitious mission: to produce the most authentic and delicious chocolate, while protecting and developing sustainable fine cocoa production.
Duration | 8 Hours |
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Quito Hotel to Airport
Duration | 1 Hour |
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Other Information
DEPARTURE:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 2 nights in first-class accommodations
- Full Day Quito City Tour and Equator Line
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 1 lunch
PRICE EXLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees if applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
17 Sep 2023
Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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Quito Photography Tour
Discover the beauty of Quito on this photography tour of the Ecuadorian capital. Travelling in the company of a local photographer, you’ll explore the city and take your…- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Art & Chocolate
Enjoy the ultimate chocolate experience as you journey through 5,000 years of Ecuadorian culture. Join a chocolate specialist at one of the world’s most fascinating art …- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Avenue of the Volcanoes Helicopter Scenic Adventure
Experience Ecuador’s famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes” from high in the air on this scenic helicopter tour. This aerial journey takes you over Sangay, Tungurahua, and mas…- Duration:
- 89 Minutes
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: City Full Day Tour
Your comprehensive city tour includes visits to residential neighborhoods at the northern end of the city, visiting the "Guapulo Mirador", passing through the 12 of Octo…- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Cotopaxi Full Day Tour
Head on a full-day tour of one of Ecuador’s greatest icons: Cotopaxi Volcano. Venture to Cotopaxi National Park to see snow-capped summits, learn about major eruptions, …- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Helicopter Scenic Adventure
Experience the wonders of Cotopaxi Volcano from high in the air on this scenic helicopter tour. This short flight over and around this world-famous peak is the best way …- Duration:
- 56 Minutes
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Ecuadorian Flavors: Gourmet Cooking Lesson
Head to one of Quito’s most renowned restaurants to learn to cook Ecuadorian dishes under the guidance of one of the city’s most acclaimed chefs before feasting on the i…- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Mindo Cloud Forest with Lunch Full Day Tour
Explore one of Ecuador’s iconic ecological regions: the Mindo Cloud Forest. Traverse through a rainforest defined by its cloudy canopies and spot birds and orchids in th…- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Night Tour with La Ronda
Explore La Ronda in Old Town Quito, a famous street known for its workshops and stores. In the company of a local guide, you’ll tour the workshops to get a behind-the-sc…- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Quito: Otavalo Market Full Day Tour
Connect with people and art on this journey to Otavalo, an indigenous town north of Quito. Admire ponchos and rugs and acquire a few of these famous wares for yourself i…- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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