Highlights of Northern Ecuador 6 Days Tour
Ecuador Northern Experience Tour is a Unique and great combination between cultural living and natural ecosystems at the north site of the Ecuadorian Andes.
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On the first morning of your tour, we will visit the historical center of Quito, which includes highlights such as Panecillo Hill and the cable car located at 15,600 feet above sea level. We will enjoy a typical Ecuadorian lunch, and in the afternoon we will visit the Inti Nan Museum located in the Middle of the World, where you can witness various experiments concerning the equator, and you can step on the actual line that marks the Center of the Earth. Near the end of the day, we will return to our hotel accommodations.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ibis Hotel ***
Today, we will visit the Otavalo Indian Market, where you will have time to browse local crafts such as blankets, sweaters, shirts, and wall hangings made from llama and alpaca wool. You will also have time to explore the fruit & vegetable market, and to walk through the lovely, scenic town of Otavalo. You will continue your tour as you head to the town of Cotacachi, which is also known as Leather Town. Here, you can peruse thousands of handmade leather items.
Finally, at the end of the day, you will go to your hotel for dinner and a good night's rest.
Meals included: B
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yellow Guest House ***
On this day, we will drive through the Northern Andes to the entrance of El Angel Ecological Reserve. From the Reserve´s entrance, we will travel 15 more miles to Polylepis Ecolodge, where the lodge´s staff will be waiting for us.
In the afternoon, you will have time to acclimate yourself to the new altitude. You will also have time to do some sightseeing before a nice and filling dinner.
Meals included: B
Accommodation included: Overnight at Polylepis Lodge ****
After breakfast we will begin a 3-hour hike, but the time will fly by as you enjoy the beautiful scenery, as this area is covered with Frailejónes (endemic plants from the Andes).
Mid-morning finds us headed back to the hotel, where we will enjoy a much-needed lunch, and a little rest.
You may continue to rest after lunch, or enjoy a short walk in and around the Polylepis Forest.
Meals included: B
Accommodation included: Overnight at Polylepis Lodge ****
The program includes
- 6 Days / 5 Nights hotel accommodations ( Standard Hotels)
- Welcome to Ecuador Orientation meeting
- Breakfast every day of the tour , Lunch specified in program
- Transfers and transportation provided by private transports
- Private Spanish/English speaking guide
- Entrance fees according to itinerary mentioned as INCLUDED
- All Sightseeings according itinerary
- Travel Assistance
- All hikes mentioned in program
Not included in Program
- International airfare to Quito
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Gratuities
- Any personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
- Any activity not specified in program
- Any hotel nights before or after our Tour Program , if you would like to add ons please let us know in advance.
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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 : 16
TRANSPORTATION : Coach / Bus
PHYSICAL RATING :Standard
TRAVEL STYLE: Discovery, Hiking, Nature
