CHOCÓ & ANDES TOUR
Welcome to our exciting tour from the Chocó to the Andes, where we will take you on an unforgettable journey through Ecuador’s natural and cultural treasures. Immerse yourself in the diversity of breathtaking landscapes.
You choose your sights: Churches, Teleferico, Museums, Ecuadorian gastronomic experiences, bird watching, handicraft markets, lagoons, community involvement and more.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer – Quito
Once you arrive at the airport, you will be welcomed and driven to your accommodation where you will rest and prepare for the next day.
Day 2: City Tour Historic Center
In the early hours of the day, you will have the opportunity to explore the most extensive, best preserved and least altered Historic Center in all of Latin America, visiting the wonders of the “Carita de Dios”. You can enjoy the Churches, gastronomic experiences, museums and Teleferico.
Day 3: Quito – Mindo / Full Day
Explore Mindo a birdwatching haven within Chocó Andino Biosphere Reserve. Encounter butterflies at Mariposario Nathaly, hummingbirds at Alambi or San Tadeo Birding, and savor chocolate at Yumbos.
Rest in Mindo
Day 4: Mindo – Mitad del Mundo – Inti Ñan Site Museum
Early departure at 6:00 a.m. to see the vibrant Cock of the Rock. In route back to Quito, stop at Inti Ñan Site Museum for interactive experiments and the Middle of the World monument.
Day 5: Quito – Cayambe – Otavalo – Peguche – Cuicocha Lagoon / Full Day
Explore Otavalo and its Poncho Market, vibrant culture and handcrafted garments. Discover Mama Cotacachi and the serene Cuicocha Lagoon. Immerse yourself in the authenticity of Zuleta with traditional bread, festivities and folkloric music.
Day 6: Cotopaxi – Quilotoa / Full Day
On this last day we will leave Quito to take the route of the avenue of volcanoes, on the way you will meet the following volcanoes: Rumiñahui, Pasochoa, El Corazon, Los Ilinizas will you be able to recognize them?
YOU CAN MAKE AN EXTENSION TO THIS CHOCO & ANDES TOUR AND VISIT THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ( 5- 8 DAYS).
Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos Island – Quito/Guayaquil
INCLUDES
- Bilingual Tourist Guide (Spanish-English)
- Tourist transportation
- Accomodation in hotels Tourist Superior in Quito & Mindo.
- Access to the protected area
- Meals will be included depending on the tour.
- Galapagos:
– Bilingual guide, Breakfast and lunch on the trip (menu of the day.
– Accommodation Tourst Superior hotels in doble , triple rooms (according your requirements)
– Snorkeling equipment
– Transfers Hotel-Airport-Hotel
– Excursions
NOT INCLUDE
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to the attractions
- Galapagos:
– Air tickets UIO – GPS – UIO
– National Park tax USD 100
– Transit card USD 20
– Isabela Island tax USD 10