Ecuador Luxury Haciendas 8 Days Tour
This tour was designed to give you fantastic and memorable time at the Ecuador Luxury Haciendas. Your journey begins with a city tour of Quito, you will spend your first night in Hacienda Pinsaqui. Next, you will visit the Otavalo Indian Market, Cuicocha Crater Lake, and you will spend a wonderful night at Hacienda Cusin. Your next night will be at Hacienda Zuleta, and then on to Lasso and Hacienda La Cienega. Finally, you will return to Quito, and then your international flight home.
Tour Information
Price per person
USD 2400
Tour length
8 DAYS
Physical rating
All year round
Season
All year round
Group size
1 – 10 pax
Travel style
Start
Quito
Finish
Quito
Tour code
GE-ELH-06
Tour highlights
Start and end in Quito! With the in-depth cultural tour Ecuador Luxury Haciendas Tour , you have a 8 day tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 7 other destinations in Ecuador. Ecuador Luxury Haciendas Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1
TRANSFER IN; INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TO QUITO CITY
Our Guide will meet you at the Airport , You’ll spend the night in Quito.
The hotel is located in the heart of Quito´s business district and it has many facilities to make your stay very pleasant.
Day 2
QUITO CITY TOUR; LUNCH AT MOLINO SAN JUAN; HACIENDA PINSAQUI
On your first morning, you will visit the historical center of Quito, which includes the Panecillo viewpoint, the Old churches from the 16th century, and Quito´s main square.
At mid-morning, we will enjoy a typical Ecuadorian lunch in the heart of Quito.
During the afternoon, we will drive to the Imbabura Province, admiring its beauty, as we reach our hotel destination near Otavalo city.
Day 3
OTAVALO INDIAN MARKET; CUICOCHA CRATER LAKE; HACIENDA CUSIN
Today, we will visit the Otavalo Indian Market, where you will have time to browse the local crafts, such as blankets, sweaters, shirts, and wall hangings made from lama and alpaca wool. You will also have time to explore the fruit & vegetable market, and to walk through the lovely and scenic town of Otavalo.
Later, you will visit Cuicocha Crater Lake for a nice walk, through the Andean vegetation, to the volcano viewpoint. Afterward, we will stop in Cotacachi for lunch, and then you can visit the Leather Market, where you will find literally thousands of handmade leather items for sale.
Before the day ends, you will travel to another beautiful hacienda, Cusin, where you will spend a peaceful night.
Day 4
TRANSPORTATION TO HACIENDA ZULETA
On Day 4 of the tour, you will ride for approximately 2 hours to the most beautiful hacienda in the Northern Andes, Hacienda Zuleta.
After you are settled in, and have had lunch, you will take the Hacienda´s House Tour, as this establishment belongs to the 16th century, and is still owned by the Plaza family, famous for having two of its family members as presidents of Ecuador.
Later, you can simply rest in front of the main house´s fireplace, or you can walk to the organic farm, and, if you are interested, you can assist in milking the cows
Finally, you will enjoy a luscious, welcome dinner, and then you will have a serene night enjoying the Hacienda´s many accomodations.
Day 5
HACIENDA ZULETA ACTIVITIES
After breakfast you will travel to, what is known as, the Condor´s Project. Here, you will be able to admire, in person, this elegant, wild bird from the High Andes. You can travel to the Condor´s Project by car or by Andalucian horse (½ hour ride).
After lunch you can choose from various activities, such as hiking, walking, horseback riding, or visiting the Weaving Village.
Day 6
TRANSPORTATION TO LASSO; HACIENDA LA CIENEGA
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Lasso, a populated area in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Along the way, you will stop to visit a beautiful, rose farm.
In the afternoon, you will ride to the hacienda, La Cienega, which is located in front of the Cotopaxi Volcano, also known as the “Neck of the Moon“.
You will enjoy beautiful sights and a tranquil night at this hacienda.
Day 7
COTOPAXI VOLCANO TOUR
Cotopaxi National Park consists of more than 99,000 acres, with a large variety of trails, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and, of course, the Cotopaxi Volcano, which will captivate you with its majesty and beauty.
In the area of Limpiopungo, the lagoon, at 12,700 feet, you will find an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and you are welcome to hike around the lagoon´s shore, where native birds of the Andes are plentiful.
When you leave Cotopaxi National Park, you will travel to the Staging Area, at 14,850 feet. In the Staging Area, it is often possible to admire a condor in flight.
Finally, you will be transported back to Quito for your last night in Ecuador. Tomorrow, you can either catch a flight home or you continue your journey with a trip to the Galapagos islands.
Day 8
GOING HOME DAY
Today ends your tour, and you will board your plane back to your hometown destination. Thank you for spending time with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
The program includes
- 8 Days / 7 Nights hotel accommodations (Luxury Category)
- Full meals every day including snacks during day time.
- Transfers and transportation provided by private transports
- Private Spanish/English speaking naturalist guide
- Entrance fees according to itinerary
- Horse Back riding tour in Zuleta
- Condor´s Project
- Hiking tour
Not included in Program
- International airfare to Quito
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !
24/7 Booking Phone Number: +1-888-469-2230
Tour Overview
AGE RANGE : 4 to 80 year old
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel, Lodge
MIN GROUP SIZE : 2 ( IF YOU ARE SOLO TRAVELER , PLEASE ASK FOR SINGLE RATE)
MAX GROUP SIZE : 10
TRANSPORTATION : Coach / Bus
PHYSICAL RATING :Easy
TRAVEL STYLE: Luxury , In deph – Cultural
