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Andes & Waterfalls Expedition

$2499 per person

7 days / 6 nights

3+ Age

Andes - Highlands

Andes Family Expeditions

SPECIAL FEATURES

Tour basis: Private
Departure day: Every day
Expedition length: 7 days
Included: Private guide, driver, entrance to the different sites, accommodation, meals specified on the itinerary, activities as per itinerary, children activities.

Child-friendly guide and driver
Quito cultural visit
Beautiful views of the city from Itchimbia Park
Learn about water at the Yaku Museum
Visit Cotopaxi National Park
Farm fun activities
Waterfall route and fun hikes for the family

A flexible itinerary that tailors your requirements and adjust to your family needs

This expedition will take your family back to colonial times, with old legends visiting ancient buildings. Also, you combine this cultural experience with nature, visiting the snow-capped volcanoes and doing fun activities such as horse riding, cow milking, visiting lakes and mountains.

ANDES & WATERFALLS BRIEF ITINERARY

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Day 1: Arrival in Quito

Day 2: Quito colonial town, Itchimbia Park, Yaku Museum

Day 3: Cotopaxi Snow-capped volcano & farm activities

Day 4: Horseback riding – cow milking

Day 5: Baños town – waterfall route

Day 6: Baños at leisure and return to Quito

Day 7: Departure

ANDES & WATERFALLS RATES

RATES PER PERSON

2 guests: $2,499 | Children under 12 years: $2,225
4 guests: $1,916 | Children under 12 years: $1,874

Included:
Private English-speaking guide
Private transportation
Accommodation in Quito, Cotopaxi and Baños
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Private transfers to and from the airport in Quito
Entraces to the sites as per itinerary
24 hour assistance

Additional:
Tours and transfers that are not mentioned
Meals
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses
Additional activities
All that is not mentioned
Travel insurance (strongly suggested)

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Departure/Return Location

Quito
Departure Time

Morning
Return Time

Afternoon
Dress Code

Comfortable: Good walking shoes, cotton pants, t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, windbraker, waterproof jacket, cotton pullover, sandals, bathingsuit, pair of shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat with a birm, camera with a lot of memory, personal kit, personal medicine, water bottle, small back pack

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Detailed Itinerary

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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN QUITO

Today you arrive at Quito airport and your guide and driver will be waiting for you to assist you with luggage and take you to the hotel. Overnight

Meals Information: B=Breakfast |L=Lunch | D=Dinner

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or any other external matter that may risk guests’ safety.

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DAY 2: QUITO COLONIAL TOWN, ITCHIMBIA PARK, YAKU MUSEUM

After breakfast, you visit Quito colonial town, with a dynamic trip, focusing on children, telling legends about the special plazas and buildings in town. The visit continues to Itchimbia Park for a nice view of the city and fun time for kids. Lunch is served in a local restaurant In the afternoon, you continue to visit Quito and this time the visit is to the Water Museum, called “Yaku Museum” to interact and learn about water and the resources Ecuador has, a small garden with endemic plants has been built to enjoy the view of the city. Return to the hotel for a relaxing time and perhaps enjoy the indoor pool.

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Meals Information: B=Breakfast |L=Lunch | D=Dinner

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or any other external matter that may risk guests’ safety.

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DAY 3: COTOPAXI VOLCANO - FARM ACTIVITIES

This day your guide takes you to the south of Quito, through the Avenue of Volcanoes, on the way, you enjoy wonderful landscapes and try to spot as many volcanoes as possible. The first stop is at the Cotopaxi National Park, where you can enjoy the view of this majestic snow-capped volcano. A visit to the interpretation centre gives you an idea of the eruptions and the flora and fauna of the area. Your guide takes you for a short walk to the Limpiopungo lake, where you have the opportunity to spot a few birds and also some wild horses living in this area. You have the option to do the hike to the refuge which is located on 5000 meters, the distance is around 500 meters, however, hiking on this altitude can be challenging. After this visit, you enjoy a wonderful lunch in a local hacienda, where you spend the rest of the afternoon, walking around and enjoying farm activities. Overnight at the farm.

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Meals Information: B=Breakfast |L=Lunch | D=Dinner

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or any other external matter that may risk guests’ safety.

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DAY 4: HORSEBACK RIDING & COW MILKING

After breakfast, you do a small expedition by horseback riding, this visit takes you through the moorlands near this Andean farm where you are able to admire the volcanoes of the areas and enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the highlands. After this wonderful experience, you have the opportunity to be part of the cow milking process on the farm. Once back at the farmhouse, a delicious lunch is waiting for you. In the afternoon, you leave this wonderful farm experience to continue your journey and arrive at Baños town, this is a 2-hour drive from the Cotopaxi area. Upon arrival at your hotel, you have free time to rest and enjoy a wonderful dinner. Overnight in Baños

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Meals Information: B=Breakfast |L=Lunch | D=Dinner

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or any other external matter that may risk guests’ safety.

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DAY 5: WATERFALL ROUTE

Today is the day for visiting the waterfalls! After an energetic breakfast, your guide gives you the option to do this trip by bike or by car. This wonderful road is filled with waterfalls that match the wonderful green of the forest, offering you wonderful views. This waterfall route ends in a parking lot where you start an easy hike to visit the majestic Pailon del Diablo fall, the biggest waterfall in the area. This hiking adventure is ideal for your children to enjoy trails with forest, birds and wonderful landscapes, and finally the amazing view of the Pailon del Diablo. A deserve snack is served for you and then you return through the same trail and your driver is waiting to take you back to Baños. You have some time to relax and enjoy the hotel before dinner and overnight.

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Meals Information: B=Breakfast |L=Lunch | D=Dinner

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or any other external matter that may risk guests’ safety.

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DAY 6: RETURN TO QUITO

This morning, you are free to enjoy the hotel and the town of Baños, your guide and driver is a disposal for any additional activities you wish to do. In the afternoon, you take the road back to Quito and arrive at the hotel for your final overnight in this city.

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Meals Information: B=Breakfast |L=Lunch | D=Dinner

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or any other external matter that may risk guests’ safety.

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DAY 7: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, you have your transfer to the airport to continue your journey.

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