Classic Ecuador
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Ewa Machnik
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Classic Ecuador
Itinerary
Fly to Quito via Amsterdam
Fly to Quito via Amsterdam and transfer to La Casonade la Ronda for a 2-night stay. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Quito
Scenic tour of the old colonial centre of Quito, followed bya visit to the equatorial line monument, ‘Middle of the World’. (It is possibleto add in an extra night and stay at a hacienda in the region of Otavalo. Thisverdant countryside north of Quito is home to a colourful market, San Pablolake and small surrounding villages where weavers and craftsmen work.) (B)
Cotopaxi • Cuenca
Travel south into the ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’, with its fertile valleys, traditional villages, patchwork fields and soaring volcanic peaks. Explore the Cotopaxi National Park, a habitat for a variety of birds and Andean flora. Return to Quito for a flight to Cuenca. Stay 3 nights at Hotel Santa Lucia. (B, L)
Cuenca
Half-day tour of Cuenca, Ecuador’s beautiful southern colonial city. Explore the cobble-stoned streets, flower-filled plazas and historic churches. (B)
Ingapirca • Cuenca
Enjoy a full-day tour at Ingapirca , the site of the largest archaeological Inca ruins in the country (B, L)
Cajas • Guayaquil / Quito
Drive via the moorlands of the Cajas National Park, down to the coastal region and the city of Guayaquil. Alternatively fly to Quito and stay overnight. (B)
Fly to the Galapagos
Transfer to the airport and fly to the Galapagos Islands for a 3-night cruise on board the Archipel. It is also possible to take a 4-, 5- or a 7-night cruise, sailing on an alternative small or medium sized boat. (B, L, D)
Fly to the Galapagos
Shared excursions to the islands with a naturalist guide. (B, L, D)
Galapagos
Shared excursions to the islands with a naturalist guide. (B, L, D)
Fly home via Guayaquil
Fly back to the UK via Guayaquil (B)
It is possible to extend your time in the Galapagos with a stay at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel.
Arrive UK
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Beautiful colonial towns
- Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Archaeological Inca ruins of Ingapirca
- Galapagos cruise
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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