A perfect stopover before or after your trip to the GalapagosEcuador's capital, Quito, lies at an altitude of 2,800m (9,200ft), within and surrounded by Andean peaks. Moreover, it is an unrivalled jewel of Colonial architecture, as well as a modern, pulsating Latin city.
On this four-day tour, you will enjoy scenic, Colonial and artistic Quito, then stand with a foot on each hemisphere at the Centre of the World. And still have a chance to enjoy some of the best nightlife in South America!
Day 1: Quito: Arrival
Upon arrival at Quito airport, we welcome you and transfer you to your centrally-located hotel.
The rest of the day is free for relaxation or exploration.
Day 2: Quito: City Tour
Quito’s Colonial quarter, the largest and best preserved of South America, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so today, we take you to downtown Quito to marvel at this urban jewel, and its treasures of art and architecture. The stroll starts at Independence Plaza, flanked by the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Building and the Archbishop’s Palace. We then visit the Jesuit temple of La Compañía de Jesús and its awesome gilded interior.
You then continue to the Monastery of San Francisco, one the of great religious buildings of the New World; its impressive façade and atrium that lead to its Baroque interior influenced by Moorish style, with the winged Virgin of Quito at its main altar.
The tour ends at a lookout point with a great view of Quito, before returning you to your hotel.
Day 3: Quito: Centre of the World Tour
Today, we take you to the Equatorial Monument, 25 Km (16 miles) North of Quito, which marks the exact middle of the World, Latitude 0º, where you can stand with a foot on each hemisphere. A certificate for having crossed the Equator is issued to each guest!
The surrounding, volcanic scenery is good and you can also visit the Ethnographic Museum, which shows the great diversity of Ecuador’s native groups, inside the monument, and a Colonial-style town, complete with main square, church, post office, bullring, cafeterias, restaurants and gift shops, beside the monument.
Day 4: Quito: Airport Transfer
Checkout of hotel and transfer to the airport.
Want to see more of Ecuador's spectacular, Andean scenery and Colonial history? Have a look at our 4-day Chiva Express tour. Or for a complete contrast, drop down into Ecuador's Amazon jungle region with our Sacha Amazon Lodge tour or Manatee Amazon Explorer.
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Quito Stopover: Fast Facts
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Accommodation
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Tourist Class Hotel (3*)
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Inclusions
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Accommodation
Breakfasts
Tours as mentioned
Airport transfers
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Difficulty Rating
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2 (altitude & some ascending steps)
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Sustainability
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Local foods used on tour
Local, English-speaking guides used.
Carbon Offsets NOT available for this tour.
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Single Surcharge
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Email us at info@chimuadventures.com for more details
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Notes
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As weather at altitude can change suddenly, it is recommended to dress in layers, carry a jacket and rain protection.
Good sun protection recommended at all times.
On the City tour, women should not wear shorts or miniskirts as visits to churches are included.
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