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Galapagos Upper Class
Galapagos Tourist Class
Galapagos Hotels
Galapagos Islands
Galapagos History
Galapagos Animals
Galapagos Conservation
Galapagos Rules
Galapagos Map
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Jungle Lodge El Jardin Aleman
Sacha Lodge
Kapawi Lodge
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Hotels Quito
Hotels Baños
Hotels Guayaquil
Hotels Cuenca
Hotels Galapagos
Hotels other places
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Cotopaxi NP 1 day
Otavalo 1 day
Quito City Tour
Quito Middle of the world
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Climbing Cotopaxi
Climbing Chimborazo
Climbing Iliniza
Climbing Cayambe
Climbing Pichincha
Trekking Pasochoa
Trekking Quilotoa
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Mountain Biking Cotopaxi
Mountain Biking Otavalo
Biking Papallacta Hot Springs
Mountain Biking Nono
Mountain Biking Pichincha
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Rafting Upper Napo River
Rafting Anzu River
Rafting Quijos River
Rafting Toachi River
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Peru Cuzco - Machupichu
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Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Quito
Arrival in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, which lies at 2.800m above sea level. We pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel in the modern centre of Quito.

Day 02: Cotopaxi National Park - Lasso
Today we arrive to Cotopaxi National Park.  Located 70 kms to the south of the equatorial line. This perfect cone shaped volcano is covered by glaciers that run down to 4800 mt.  The serene pine forest leads us up to a Páramo plateau and the Limpiopungo Lagoon at 3.800m. From here we drive on zigzags-roads up to 4.600m and go by foot 200m up to the José Ribas Refuge, which is at 4.800m. Overnight and accommodation in Lasso. B

Day 03: Salasaca Indian Market – Baños
On the way to Baños you pass through the village of the Salasaca Indians. Here you will not only witness one of the finest Indian Markets but one of the few remaining pure Indigenous Cultures. This drive is dressed in black and old times they still morn for the death of the Inca Atahualpa. 
Baños, the gate to the Amazon River Basin, a land of orchids and waterfalls at the base of the Tungurahua Volcano (5016 mt). Tourist attractions include hot medical springs and the local church.  In the afternoon visit to the Pailon del Diablo (waterfall). Overnight and accommodation in Baños. B

Day 04: Riobamba - Guano
After breakfast driving Pelileo, Ambato to arrive to Riobamba. Short city tour. In the afternoon visit to Guano a tiny village of carpet makers and leather goods are just few of the marvellous sights you will enjoy in one of the most picturesque Indigenous areas of the country.
Overnight and accommodation at typical Hacienda. B

Day 05: Devil´s Nose – Ingapirca - Cuenca
Early in the morning after breakfast we reach the Riobamba train station. Experience the adventure of going from the high to the low lands through the devil’s nose. Many attempts we are made to build what at the time (1895) was called the “Most difficult Railway in the World”.  The devil’s nose a place where the tracks drop in an amazing zigzag down a wall of rock to a allow access from the highlands into the coastal planes, is until now known as a most piece of railway engineering.
Back on the road again, as high 3100m see Ingapirca the most important religious and political monument left by the Incas and the many pre-Columbian cultures that once dwelled in this area. Overnight and accommodation in Cuenca. B

Day 06: City Tour Cuenca - Chordeleg
To most visitors Cuenca is the prettiest colonial city in the country. After breakfast start your city tour to see leaving testimony to the regions reach indigenous and artisan heritage. Visit the cathedral, quiet convents and museums. In the afternoon make a trip out northeast to traditional villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg, areas of great interest fro their arts and crafts such as panama huts, “Ikat” textiles and popular pottery. Accommodation and overnight in Cuenca. B

Day 07: City Tour Quito – Middle of the World
early flight to Quito. City tour in Quito known for its colonial arts and artist. Visit sights such as the gothic Basilica, San Francisco, Independence Square, Cathedral and the church of La Compañia considered the finest example or baroque art in America. Also travel fifty minutes to the north of Quito to suddenly fined yourself between the northern and southern hemisphere. Visit the middle of the world monument and ethnographical museum on site. Free afternoon in Quito. Overnight and accommodation in Quito. B

Day 08: Indio-market in Otavalo
Start your trip through awakening valley in Calderon. Passing amazing Indian landscapes you arrive in Otavalo and its famous indigenous market the most famous in South America. Bargain for wonderful textiles, ceramics, jewellery, tapestries and much more. Move on to Cuicocha Lagoon. If you like make a boat trip on the lagoon of a volcano crater. Afterwards visit to Cotacachi a leather good centre famous for its handmade designs. Here you can by leather clothing direct from the local designer to a very convenient price.  Overnight and accommodation in Quito. B

Day 09: Transfer out
After breakfast transfer out. Start you extension to the Galapagos Islands or to the Amazon Jungle.

B= breakfast

Prices 2007:

2 a 4 Persons    in double room    1377.- US$
                        in single room    1558.- US$

5 a 9 Persons    in double room    1052.- US$
                        in single room    1232.- US$

In the price included:
All transfers from arrival to departure, national flight Cuenca-Quito, tour in a comfortable bus, accommodation in tourist class hotels, comfortable Haciendas, breakfast, all excursions according to program, English speaking guides, national park entrance fee.

Not included in the price:
International flight, other meals except breakfast, beverages, tips, individual excursions, personal expenses, international airport tax (USD 40.80) when leaving the country.

Climate:
Although situated in the tropical zone, Ecuador does not have a standardized climate. The Sierra, the actual Andean environment, is situated on 2,000-3,000 m height. The climate is considered as moderate, the rainy season is from November to May. The temperatures are almost the whole year constant (annual average temperature in Quito 12,5°C). Strong variations in temperature, between 8° and 28°C are often happening several times a day. The east slopes of the Andean and the jungle area are damp and very warm. The volcanoes stand freely and unprotected near the Pacific, therefore strong storms can occur at each season. The summer is considered as somewhat stormier. In the end of January until March there is the most precipitation.