Arrival – transfer to the hotel.

Colonial City Tour: bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas, a multi-ethnic, artistic and cultural heritage destination. Or  Guayaquil The romantic Las Peñas neighborhood, the glorious Guayas River, Malecón 2000.

Domestic flight to Galapagos.  All-inclusive 3, 4, or 7-night deluxe cruise. Only a special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks.  Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar and all the facilities offered aboard.
See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife.  
Multilingual nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day to a place unlike any other full of wildlife that has no fear of man. Lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. A fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.   

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Colonial City Tour:  bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas, a multi-ethnic, artistic and cultural heritage destination. Or Guayaquil: The romantic Las Peñas neighborhood, the glorious Guayas River, Malecón 2000.

Visit the famous and colorful Otavalo Indigenous market where craft fairs can be found. Arrival to Magdalena, an agricultural, cattle and sheep raising community located in rolling hills east of the Imbabura volcano. The women of the region traditionally have embroidered the blouses of their costumes, now you can purchase utilitarian goods with this beautiful multicolored embroidery. Stand face-to-face with people untouched by the urgencies of modern life. The taste of this hidden mountain retreat can be absorbed in a series of optional activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking up to the nearby hills. After the activity enjoy a delicious lunch. Back to Quito

Domestic flight to Galapagos. All-inclusive 3, 4, or 7-night deluxe cruise. Enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in sea view cabins, delicious meals.  Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks.  Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar and all the facilities offered aboard.
See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife.  
Multilingual nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day to a place unlike any other full of wildlife that has no fear of man. Lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. A fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.   

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San Francisco de Quito, recognized as the largest and better preserved colonial city in the Americas. Quito, due to its artistic vocation offers art and creativity ranging from the modern to the lavish baroque. While touring opportunity to recognize the gothic style of the Basilica of the Heart of Jesus; dwellings with architectonical influence derived from Spanish Conquistadores visible in observation of tile roofs, forged iron rode balconies and beautifully carved doors. The heart of Quito, Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential and the Archbishop´s palaces, the Metropolitan Cathedral give to the visitor the feeling of going back in time to the of Spanish-American era. The Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, magnificent example of the baroque style in Latin America. Overnight in Quito

The tour includes landscapes of towering volcanoes. Visit the village of Peguche with its traditional looms, and its Andean instruments. Arrive in Magdalena, once home to Atahualpa, the last of the Incan emperors; the Karanki community inhabits a paradise lost in time amongst llamas and condors, peaceful lagoons and the patchwork slopes of Imbabura Volcano. Come and admire the beauty of their embroidery, share their everyday shepherding and harvesting activities and stand face-to-face with people untouched by the urgencies of modern life. Overnight in a comfortable room with private facilities and hot water and taste the most authentic Andean food.

After breakfast choose one of the optional activities that can be enjoyed in this beautiful setting: horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking up to the nearby hills. Taste a delicious lunch before driving towards the indigenous market of Otavalo for an arts and crafts shopping adventure. Back to Quito for hotel accommodation.

Domestic flight to Galapagos. All-inclusive 3, 4, or 7-night deluxe cruise. Enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in sea view cabins, delicious meals.  Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks.  Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar and all the facilities offered aboard. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Multilingual nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day to a place unlike any other full of wildlife that has no fear of man. Lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. A fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.

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Arrival – transfer to the hotel.

Domestic flight to Galapagos. All-inclusive 3, 4, or 7-night deluxe cruise. Enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in sea view cabins, delicious meals.  Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks.  Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar and all the facilities offered aboard. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Multilingual nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day to a place unlike any other full of wildlife that has no fear of man. Lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. A fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.

Colonial City Tour: Explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, guardians of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage.

Breakfast. Depart from Quito toward the famous and colorful Otavalo Indigenous market where various craft fairs can be found. Then go to the Karanki indigenous community of Magdalena located at the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano and surrounded by mountains, where we have developed a social and community-based tourism project. Choose one of the optional activities that can be enjoyed in this beautiful setting: horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking up to the nearby hills. Enjoy a delicious lunch and this community’s beautiful setting. Share with this fascinating people a comfortable room with private facilities and hot water, (dinner included). Buy their embroidered clothing, tablecloths and other beautiful handicrafts.

Breakfast. The tour includes landscapes of towering volcanoes with amazing opportunities for taking pictures, the crater lagoon of Cuicocha, excellent chance to see such an unusual formation of a lagoon, flanked by peaks and native flora, and finally small but well groomed town of Cotacachi, featuring leatherwork: bags, jackets, hats, gloves. Back to Quito

Breakfast. Depart Quito towards the south highlands, drive along the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. Weather permitting, the first giant to be seen is the volcano Cotopaxi, the world´s highest active snow covered volcano, among other Andean elevations. Headed east, start to descend to the valley of Patate, to the sub-tropical region where Baños is located. Baños is known as the “gateway to the Amazonia”. Tour of the Pastaza river canyon, known as the “Waterfall Avenue”, with some luck, observation of the active volcano Tungurahua ejecting its impressive fumaroles. Back again on the Pan-American high way we shall drive on the foothills of the highest elevation of Ecuador: Chimborazo, with over twenty thousand feet. Arrival to city of Riobamba, overnight.

Breakfast. From Riobamba we’ll go to Alausí, via la Balbanera, the first Spanish church built in the country. In Alausí, we will take a spectacular bus-train ride through the Devil’s Nose, a true feat in railway engineering of the early twentieth century. Box lunch. Continue south and experience a dramatic landscape change with deep canyons and small green valleys to reach the village of El Tambo and detour to visit the Incan Archaeological site of Ingapirca, which means "Wall of the Inca", this is the most important Incan relic in Ecuador. This citadel was built in the fifteenth century on an ancient route that connected Quito to Cuzco. The Solar Temple and the surrounding buildings follow the system of construction found in the ancient Incan capital, Cuzco.

City tour of Cuenca, a quaint colonial city, also known, for the profusion of handicrafts, such as pottery, embroidery, filigree jewels and the world wide known Panama hat. Then drive to El Cajas National Park. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes with at least 200 lagoons, like the famous La Toreadora. After lunch, drive to Guayaquil. Once in the low lands or coast we shall see plantations of Ecuador´s main exports: bananas, cacao, coffee, rice, mangos and sugar cane. Hotel accommodation.

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San Francisco de Quito, recognized as the largest and better preserved colonial city in the Americas. Quito, due to its artistic vocation offers art and creativity ranging from the modern to the lavish baroque. While touring opportunity to recognize the gothic style of the Basilica of the Heart of Jesus; dwellings with architectonical influence derived from Spanish Conquistadores visible in observation of tile roofs, forged iron rode balconies and beautifully carved doors. The heart of Quito, Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential and the Archbishop´s palaces, the Metropolitan Cathedral give to the visitor the feeling of going back in time to the of Spanish-American era. The Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, magnificent example of the baroque style in Latin America. Overnight in Quito

The tour includes landscapes of towering volcanoes. Visit the village of Peguche with its traditional looms, and its Andean instruments.  Then go to the Karanki indigenous community of Magdalena located at the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano and surrounded by mountains, where we have developed a social and community-based tourism project. Share with this fascinating people a comfortable room with private facilities and hot water, taste their food (breakfast & dinner are included). Come and admire the beauty of their embroidery, share their everyday shepherding and harvesting activities and stand face-to-face with a people untouched by the urgencies of modern life.

After breakfast choose one of the optional activities that can be enjoyed in this beautiful setting: horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking up to the nearby hills. Taste a delicious lunch before driving towards the indigenous market of Otavalo for an arts and crafts shopping adventure. Back to Quito for hotel accommodation.

Breakfast. Depart Quito towards the south highlands, drive along the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. Weather permitting, the first giant to be seen is the volcano Cotopaxi, the world´s highest active snow covered volcano, among other Andean elevations. Headed east, start to descend to the valley of Patate, to the sub-tropical region where Baños is located. Baños is known as the “gateway to the Amazonia”. Tour of the Pastaza river canyon, known as the “Waterfall Avenue”, with some luck, observation of the active volcano Tungurahua ejecting its impressive fumaroles. Back again on the Pan-American high way we shall drive on the foothills of the highest elevation of Ecuador: Chimborazo, with over twenty thousand feet. Arrival to city of Riobamba, overnight.

Breakfast. From Riobamba we’ll go to Alausí, via la Balbanera, the first Spanish church built in the country. In Alausí, we will take a spectacular bus-train ride through the Devil’s Nose, a true feat in railway engineering of the early twentieth century. Box lunch. Continue south and experience a dramatic landscape change with deep canyons and small green valleys to reach the village of El Tambo and detour to visit the Incan Archaeological site of Ingapirca, which means "Wall of the Inca", this is the most important Incan relic in Ecuador. This citadel was built in the fifteenth century on an ancient route that connected Quito to Cuzco. The Solar Temple and the surrounding buildings follow the system of construction found in the ancient Incan capital, Cuzco. Overnight in Cuenca.

Let its cobblestone streets, graceful wrought-iron balconies, and flower-filled plazas captivate you.  A visit to a straw-hat export company is scheduled for the afternoon.

Visit El Cajas National Park known for its beautiful landscapes and at least 200 lakes, like the famous La Toreadora.  Arrive in Guayaquil. Once in the low lands or coast we shall see plantations of Ecuador´s main exports: bananas, cacao, coffee, rice, mangos and sugar cane. Hotel accommodation.

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City tour of Cuzco which was the capital of the Incan Empire. It includes the main square, the Cathedral, its extremely sober renaissance façade contrast with the baroque and plateresque style of its interior, and Koricancha, a famous temple dedicated to the sun.

Transfer to Cuzco - Lima. Flight Lima - Quito. Transfer to the hotel.

San Francisco de Quito, recognized as the largest and better preserved colonial city in the Americas. Quito, due to its artistic vocation offers art and creativity ranging from the modern to the lavish baroque. While touring opportunity to recognize the gothic style of the Basilica of the Heart of Jesus; dwellings with architectonical influence derived from Spanish Conquistadores visible in observation of tile roofs, forged iron rode balconies and beautifully carved doors. The heart of Quito, Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential and the Archbishop´s palaces, the Metropolitan Cathedral give to the visitor the feeling of going back in time to the of Spanish-American era. The Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, magnificent example of the baroque style in Latin America. Overnight in Quito.

The tour includes landscapes of towering volcanoes. Visit the village of Peguche with its traditional looms, and its Andean instruments. Then go to the Karanki indigenous community of Magdalena located at the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano and surrounded by mountains where we have developed a social and community-based tourism project. Share with this fascinating people a comfortable room with private facilities and hot water, taste their food. Come and admire the beauty of their embroidery, share their everyday shepherding and harvesting activities and stand face-to-face with a people untouched by the urgencies of modern life. Lodging at one of the comfortable community houses.

After breakfast choose one of the optional activities that can be enjoyed in this beautiful setting: horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking up to the nearby hills. Taste a delicious lunch before driving towards the indigenous market of Otavalo for an arts and crafts shopping adventure. Back to Quito for hotel accommodation.

Domestic flight to Galapagos. All-inclusive 3-night deluxe cruise. Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass with wide outer decks and sea view cabins, Jacuzzi or swimming pool, bar and more. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife.  Multilingual nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day to a place unlike any other, full of wildlife that has no fear of man. Lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. A fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.   

Transfer to the hotel.

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