When you arrive in Ecuador’s capital of Quito — which lies at 2,800 meters above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha Volcano — you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel.

Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Meals: None

Your local guide would start the travel tour at the downtown area, well known as Quito Colonial. The old city of Quito contains a rich and attractive diversity of churches, structures and historical sites.
"La Virgen del Panecillo": We will move to the Mirador del Panecillo, where is the giant metal statue of the "Winged Virgin". This Virgin is the guardian of the city, also known as "Virgen de Legarda", from where you can admire a beautiful landscape of Quito.
"La Plaza De La Independencia": It's the main square of the city of Quito where the Government Palace is located the Absobispal Palace, the municipality and the Independence's monument.
"La Iglesia De San Francisco": The Plaza San Francisco is located in the historic center of the city. It's dominated by the imposing facade of the Church and convent of San Francisco, from which it takes its name, settling in one of the most representative urban scenes of the city since colonial times. Its structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of Iberoamerica. The structure of the church is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of Iberoamerica.
"Iglesia Santo Domingo":We will visit the convent of Santo Domingo, we will visit the church, the chapel of the Virgen del Rosario, the catacombs and the beautiful domes.
The chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is a magnificent example of the baroque, we will be able to observe its details and the brightness of the gold leaf. The image of the Virgin was a gift from Carlos V, brought from Seville in 1548, the construction of the chapel was completed in 1650.
We will go up to the top to observe the roof and the church from above and then we will enjoy the best view of Quito from the green domes, there are several viewpoints to admire the traditional neighborhoods of the city.

"Basilica de voto Nacional": to be the largest neo-gothic temple in America, its structure and style is compared with two of the great cathedrals around the world: St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York) and Notre Dame (Paris).
PACARI chocolate tastings are a pleasure for all the senses. Through the different sensations, it is about differentiating the qualities of the chocolates, the main idea is focused on carefully testing, using the different senses: sight, smell, hearing and taste.
All your senses will be delighted with each bar that you taste and, in addition, you will learn the process and history of cocoa in Ecuador.
You’ll also have a chance to view the Mitad del Mundo ("Middle of the World") monument, which was built to commemorate the French scientists who in the 1830s made history by determining the shape of the planet thanks to their studies at this location. And just a few hundred meters away, you can visit the Intiñan Solar Museum, an amusing museum that provides outdoor exhibits of astronomical geography, a solar clock and explanations about the importance of Ecuador’s geographical location. To many people, what makes Intiñan even more interesting than the “official” equatorial monument is that you’ll have a chance to participate in several experiments, such as watching water go down a drain in a different direction when placed only inches away from either side of the equator, or balancing an egg on a nail, or using an ancient sun dial, and more. After the visit, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Meals: Breakfast/Picnic

Then your breakfast, we will continue to Papallacta, once we reach Papallacta, you can swim, play and relax in the medicinal hot springs of the exceedingly natural environment of the Termas de Papallacta Resort & Spa.During your visit to the Termas de Papallacta, if you wish, you can enjoy addition optional activities that include bird watching, hiking where you can enjoy beautiful scenic hike and trials and the massage of your choice at the spa, their most popular treatments are cochoclate body wrap, hydro-massage baths, hot stones massages, wine therapy, pressure massages, aromatherapy and therapeutic massages, face and body treatments, and more!)..

Accommodation: Guango Lodge

Meals: Breakfast/Picnic, Dinner

In the morning, after breakfast, we will leave the hotel and head south along the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes” until reaching Cotopaxi National Park. We will reach the main entrance of Cotopaxi National Park, a spectacular ecological reserve covering 139 square miles (36,000 hectares). Within this area is the magnificent Cotopaxi Volcano, which rises 3.66 miles (5,897 meters) above sea level. Your guide will explain the culture and natural history of the Andean ecosystems here.
After a few more minutes of travel, we'll head to the shore of Lake Limpiopungo to admire a variety of birds and sometimes even wild horses. Here we will enjoy a picnic while we observe the magnificent cone of Cotopaxi (on clear days), which seems like a postcard perfect view. A short walk around the lake will also allow you to admire the Andean flora and fauna of the area.

Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Meals: Breakfast/Picnic

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and to transfer to the Quito airport.

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast/Picnic

When you arrive in Ecuador’s capital of Quito — which lies at 2,800 meters above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha Volcano — you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel.

Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Meals: None

AM: This morning we will explore You will then be taken on a tour of a farmer’s market in Quito. In this bustling market, you will have the opportunity to try the various products, from coffee and cocoa to fruits and vegetables. As you take in the colors, scents, and sounds, your guide will tell you all about Ecuadorian cuisine and fine cuisine. The menu we have prepared is an example of ingredients from the 4 regions of Ecuador combined with subtle touches from our chef. Get ready for class!! To begin the preparation, the restaurant will be conditioned to present an exhibition of the materials that each passenger will be using for the preparation.
PM: In the afternoon visit Quito’s colonial center: the best-preserved historic district in the Americas. Here, you can learn about Quito’s history and artistic legacy while admiring the stunning architecture of its colonial buildings and the uniqueness of its pieces of religious art. We will visit, Basilica Church, La Compañia church, main square Quito, San Francisco and Panecillo Hill.

PACARI chocolate tastings are a pleasure for all the senses. Through the different sensations, it is about differentiating the qualities of the chocolates, the main idea is focused on carefully testing, using the different senses: sight, smell, hearing and taste. All your senses will be delighted with each bar that you taste and, in addition, you will learn the process and history of cocoa in Ecuador.

Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Discover exquisite aromas and a tremendous variety of colors on one of the most exclusive tours for discerning people who love nature and fine wine. Owing to the quality and variety of its roses, Ecuador is considered one of the countries with the best of these flowers for export. Because of these flowers' beauty, many nurseries have also decided to become involved in tourism activities, showing off the more than 300 varieties of roses grown here – some with stems extending more than six feet!

On this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a rose-growing company in the Ecuadorian Andes. During this excursion, you will be able to arrange your own bouquet of roses, possibly finding yourself in the middle of a field filled with colorful flowers, or posing next to ones taller than you. Continuing this day of activities, you will visit the most important vineyard in the area to see for yourself how wine is made. To cap this off, you will be able to sample those delicious equatorial wines, along with homemade cheese. Seize an opportunity you'll love!

Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Meals: Breakfast/Picnic

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and to transfer to the Quito airport.

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast/Picnic