Transfer from the airport to your selected hotel in Quito. Look for a sign with your name on it. The airport is located in the town of Tababela, about 43 km from Quito and it will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour to arrive.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

• Budget Accommodation: Casa Hotel Las Plazas
• Standard Accommodation: Ikala Quito Hotel
• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Patio Andaluz
• High-end Accommodation: Casa Gangotena

During the historical city tour of Quito, you will explore the best preserved colonial center of all of South America. As one of the first World Heritage Sites, it will be an unforgettable experience as if you were stepping back in time. The first stop is the Basilica del Voto Nacional. Due to its size and style, it is considered the largest neo-gothic temple in the Americas, and the most important piece of neo-gothic architecture in Ecuador. You will continue to the Plaza Grande, or Independence Square. Admire the historical buildings surrounding the square and its important history! Located here is the Presidential Palace, the Catholic Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace. Another visit you will enjoy is the most impressive of all churches, the San Francisco de Quito. The church houses masterpieces of talented indigenous artists from the famous methods of "Escuela Quiteña" Quito School, which are the artistic traditions associated with the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the highlights of the city tour is the visit of La Compañia Church, considered to be a masterpiece of the barroque style. The facade is made by volcanic stone and the interior is all covered with gold. The Intiñan Museum is a smaller, but highly interactive museum located right next to the Mitad del Mundo Monument. Even though the monument features the division of the equator, when technology improved, geologists and cartographers realized the real equator line was just a bit off. It features outdoor exhibits of astronomical geography and explanations of the importance of Ecuador’s geographical location. Subsequently, you go up the Pichincha Volcano with the Teleferico and then treat your senses to a whole new world and delight in new flavors and aromas while sampling various local and Ecuadorian products in the most traditional sites of Quito.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Budget Accommodation: Casa Hotel Las Plazas
• Standard Accommodation: Ikala Quito Hotel
• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Patio Andaluz
• High-end Accommodation: Casa Gangotena

Departure from Quito to Pifo area which is located a few minutes outside of Quito and lays an incredible hidden treasure: a local rose farm based at the highlands that offer much to learn about growing Ecuadorian roses that with combination of high altitude; twelve hours of sunshine; cold nights; and using organic soils and compost helps to harvest strong and tall flowers all year. The highlands offer horseback riding for spirited travelers who seek special travel experiences, therefore it´s time to ride along secondary route with great view of some volcanoes such as Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Illinizas, Cotacachi, during this site we will make a short stop at the view point just to admire the beauty surroundings. Afternoon drive back to Quito. Lunch will be served at Colibrí Garden, a cozy house where their hosts grow some vegetables at their own small organic garden to prepare local food for the guests. At Colibrí Garden some hummingbirds can be appreciated such as; Sparkling Violetear, Black-Tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail, Sapphire-Vented Puffleg, Sword-Billed and other small tiny birds such as Black Flowerpiercer, Rufus Collared Sparrow and Golden Grosbeak.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Budget Accommodation: Casa Hotel Las Plazas
• Standard Accommodation: Ikala Quito Hotel
• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Patio Andaluz
• High-end Accommodation: Casa Gangotena

You leave Quito in the morning and start with a drive up the Eastern Cordillera, where we will go over a 4065 m. high mountain pass. It can be foggy up here but when the weather is clear we will be amazed by the magnificent views of the Antisana volcano and the surrounding paramo wetlands. Within two hours we will reach Termas de Papallacta, Ecuador’s most beautiful thermal hot springs Resort and Spa, located in between spectacular mountain forests of the Eastern Andes slopes. You will enjoy the amazing hot springs or some of the optional health and beauty treatments in Termas de Papallacta. The spa and hydrotherapy area offers a variety of different sensations from streams of water, water hydro massage or hydro massage with air bubbles. It has been certified that the thermal waters of Termas de Papallacta have medicinal properties that guarantee healthy benefits! At noon you will depart from Papallacta to continue through the lush and green cloud forests of the Eastern Andes. In the afternoon you will arrive at your selected Amazon Lodge. While traveling, you will see your surroundings slowly change into stunning views of green valleys and waterfalls as the landscape transforms into the rainforest. Your final destination is Punta Ahuano, a small port town on the northern banks of the Napo River - a main tributary to the mighty Amazon River. Here there will be canoes waiting to take you the rest of the way to Casa del Suizo, a beautiful oasis to enjoy your time in the Amazon where you can enjoy the spa services, excursions, pool, bar and delicious food.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Budget Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo
• Standard Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo
• Mid-Range Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo
• High-end Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo

In the morning you will board a canoe that will navigate for about 20 minutes down the scenic Napo River. This is a great opportunity to see what the Amazon river ecosystem looks like and provides a fun adventure for the whole family. Finally you will reach Cosano, here you will walk with your guide on a trail discovering flora and fauna together. After some time on the trail you will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit an Amazon community to experience the local lifestyle of this unique area. Women of the community show you around and tell you and the rest of the group about the crops they grow, such as yucca (cassava), coffee beans, tropical fruits and cacao. Also, you can witness how these Kichwa women produce pottery and other traditional, domestic skills. Later on, members of the community show you the traditional methods of searching for gold and fishing on the shores of the Napo River. This activity is not just about listening and watching; you will have the unique opportunity to become a part of these traditions!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Budget Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo
• Standard Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo
• Mid-Range Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo
• High-end Accommodation: La Casa del Suizo

In the morning you will get ready to depart the Amazon Rainforest to your next destination. Baños de Agua Santa is a small and vibrant city, located at the base of the Tungurahua Volcano. This picturesque town is surrounded by rivers and beautiful mountains. You will start the tour visiting one of the city's highlights: the Route of the Waterfalls. On this route you will find several waterfalls, such as the Agoyan and the Manto de la Novia (Bride’s Mantle). The king of them all is the Pailon del Diablo (Devil’s Cauldron), waiting for you at the end of the route. A short trail downhill leads to this impressive waterfall that can be admired from a small bridge or from the viewpoint, where you have to be prepared for a natural shower! Entrance fee Pailon del Diablo waterfall Pailon del Diablo (Devil’s Cauldron) is a spectacular and massive waterfall featuring approximately 80 meters high. There are two entrances to get to the waterfall and both paths go through a semi-jungle that homes different types of birds and flowers. Nearby the waterfall, there is a suspension bridge which is a great spot to take pictures. Entrance fee Tree House & Swing at the end of the world You will have the opportunity to visit one of the most sought after visits in Baños, the tree house; at what seems to be the end of the world! Walking up to the tree house gives you the anticipated arrival looking over the slopes of the Tungurahua volcano and far below valleys and lush greenery. This is actually one of the monitoring stations for the Tungurahua Volcano and on a clear day, you will be gifted with her majestic view. As the tree house was built on the edge of a mountain, you can test your nerves on the swings and feel like you are flying into the abyss. It is constantly maintained with great upkeep, so you can feel safe participating. There are also some smaller swings you can enjoy if heights bother you.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Budget Accommodation: Hosteria Santa Clara
• Standard Accommodation: Hotel La Floresta
• Mid-Range Accommodation: Sangay Spa Hotel
• High-end Accommodation: Samari Spa Resort

Today’s adventure starts early in the morning when you drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Today’s destination is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and one of Ecuador’s most popular highlights: the elegant Cotopaxi Volcano, with an altitude of 5897 meters above sea level. This impressive, snow-capped volcano stands proudly in the middle of the beautiful national park that bears its name. Upon arrival at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park, your guide will explain about the unique flora and fauna of the area, and about the history of the volcano. Subsequently, you’ll continue to the Limpiopungo Lake (altitude: 3850 meters), to enjoy a hike through the stunning “paramo”, or grassland, landscape where you can see hummingbirds, wild horses, and other wildlife. All this time, the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano is just a few steps away and on a clear day you can admire its full glory. In the afternoon you head to your hotel located close to the Cotopaxi National Park.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast