Ecuador - CLASSIC QUITO AND OTAVALO REGION

Highlights: Quito * Otavalo region * Galapagos Islands

Day 1: Arrive in Quito
On arrival in Quito, an English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Hotel.

Day 2: Quito City Tour
Morning city tour of modern and colonial Quito. Among the highlights of this three-hour tour are: the Legislative Palace, Sala Capitular, Independence Plaza, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Church. And finally, drive up Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city before returning to town. Afternoon at leisure to visit museums, galleries or take the new cable car to the top of Pichincha Volcano. Hotel. (B)

Day 3: Full day in the Otavalo Region
Early morning departure from the hotel for a full-day tour of the Otavalo region. This tour takes you north of Quito where you will: cross the equator at Cayambe; stop in Calderon, famous for its bread dough figure dolls; shop in Cotacachi for leather goods; and visit the grand Otavalo market. The Otavalo Indians are one of the most prosperous groups in Ecuador and have maintained their cultural identity and traditional dress for many generations. After lunch at a country inn, you will visit San Antonio de Ibarra, a wood carving centre. Return to Quito in the late afternoon. Hotel. (B,L)

Day 4: Fly to the Galapagos Islands
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Cruise is not included. (B)

Add a 3, 4 or 7 night Galapagos Cruise

Day 7/8/11: Return to Quito
On arrival in Quito, an English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel of your choice. Hotel.

Day 8/9/12: Depart Quito
Transfer to the Quito airport for your outbound flight. (B)

Tour Code: GT-02

Departs: Daily, according to the cruise you select

Prices are subject to change until time of booking.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
DELUXE - Swissotel (Quito)
FIRST CLASS - Hilton Colon (Quito)
STANDARD - Dann Carlton (Quito)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 4-night hotel accommodation in Quito
- 4 private airport transfers
- half day private city tour of modern and colonial Quito
- full day private tour to the Otavalo region
- 4 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Airfare on the routing Quito - Galapagos - Quito
- English speaking local guides

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- 3, 4 or 7 night Galapagos cruise
- International airfare
- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- US$ 40.80 Ecuador exit tax
- Gratuities
- Meals and beverages (unless specified above)
- Cancellation / medical insurance

DURATION
With 7 night cruise: 11 nights /12 days
With 4 night cruise: 8 nights / 9 days
With 3 night cruise: 7 nights / 8 days

UPGRADES
- Superior rooms and Suites are available at most of the above listed hotels. We also offer additional hotels.
- Seat-in-coach (group) transfers and tours are available.
- Please inquire for single and triple rates