Ecuador Highlights - Quito and the Highlands Travel Vacation Package

Travel to Ecuador and experience its highlights with this 4 Day / 3 Night Travel Vacation Package and Tour that includes the capital city of Quito and the Highlands.

Destinations Visited

Quito

The capital of Ecuador, named by UNESCO a World Heritage Site, lies in a spectacular mountain setting at 2800 meters (9184 ft.) above the sea level and just 25 kms. (16 miles) south of the equator, with a magnificent blend of colonial and modern architecture.

Day-by-day Itinerary

Day 1: Quito

Arrival in Quito, assistance and transfer from airport to hotel.
Overnight in Quito at the Hilton Colon Hotel.

Day 2: Quito

Breakfast
Quito Modern and Colonial Tour: This three hour sightseeing excursion offers the best of Quito with its rich cultural legacy, ornate facades, and dazzling gilt altars. Visit the Independence Square, The Archbishop's palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral as well as other very representative samples of colonial art and architecture. At the end, drive to the hill of Panecillo for a panoramic view of the city.
The Equatorial Complex Tour: Visit the famous Equatorial Monument, where will have the chance to see a colonial model village located just at the Equatorial Line, marked by geographers as latitude 000'00", and known as "La Mitad del Mundo" (Middle of the World), You will also visit the Equatorial Museum, featuring Ecuador's ethnic groups from Galapagos to the Amazon. You will have the opportunity to stand-up at two hemispheres at the same time. Post your letters marked from "Mitad del Mundo".
Overnight in Quito at the Hilton Colon Hotel.

Day 3: Quito

The Northern Highlands and The Otavalo Market Tour: An early start, to travel north of Quito to the province of Imbabura, a magical land of lakes. The Otavalo Indian Market dates back to the pre-Inca times and is famous for its textiles woven on back-strap and shuttle looms. The market is piled high with ponchos, hand made textiles, hats, Indian jewellery, and various handicrafts. You will have time to wonder around the market.
Afternoon if time permits visit to Cotacachi an artisan centre known for its leather woods.
Overnight in Quito at the Hilton Colon Hotel.

Day 4: Quito

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take international departure flight.