Our tour starts around 08:00 at the designated meeting point for this tour. We will head north of the city, approximately 1.5 hours to reach QUITSATO, a giant 52-meter diameter Solar Clock made of a large stone mosaic that marks the different solstice and equinox lines, as well as the hours of the day. These are marked by the projection of the shadow of a 10-meter tall post located exactly in the center of this large circular platform. Here, we will learn about the fascinating history of geodesic missions in the Ecuadorian Andes and the great importance of solstices and equinoxes in the world.

At approximately 11:00, we will arrive in beautiful Cayambe, where we will visit Hacienda La Compañía. We will explore its main house and family treasure, built in 1919, surrounded by gardens. We will also visit its 17th-century Jesuit Chapel, which holds colonial treasures in its paintings, sculptures, and religious garments. We will visit the granary, the old barn of the estate, where freshly harvested roses will be on display. Old photos and documents will tell the stories of three centuries of agriculture, family history, and daily life at the estate. Finally, we will visit the rose plantation, the greenhouses, and the post-harvest area. You will learn about all the details of this fascinating business, not only for the quality of the processes but also for its important role in the community.

We will then head to Otavalo, where our guide will recommend a place for lunch. Afterward, we will visit the traditional and well-known MERCADO DE PONCHOS. This is the most famous Indigenous market in South America. Here, you will find a wide variety of crafts: exquisitely woven fabrics, wool ponchos, hats, tapestries, hand-knitted sweaters, scarves, carved tagua jewelry, and even Andean musical instruments.

Around 17:00, we will return to Quito.

Approximate duration: 8 to 9 hours.

IMPORTANT NOTES:                                                                         

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION.
• To reserve, a 50% non-refundable payment per passenger is required.
• Tariff applies with a minimum of 2 passengers.
• Inquire about a supplement for solo travelers.
• Inquire about group rates.
• Supplement for credit card payments: 5%.
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather conditions, operational issues, or situations that may endanger the passenger.
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quote is valid for 24 hours after the date of sending.
• The price may change after this period if no prior confirmation is made.
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation date

Our tour begins at approximately 08:30 AM at the designated meeting point for this tour. Next, we will head to the Mitad del Mundo, an iconic site in Ecuador, as the country takes its name from the Equator Line, an imaginary line that divides the planet into the northern and southern hemispheres. Here, we will visit the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo tourist complex, a destination where the equator line crosses. It offers an iconic monument, museums, interactive scientific phenomena, and panoramic views, all set in a unique cultural and natural environment. Afterward, we will visit the Intiñan Museum, which offers an interactive tour. You will learn about the history of our ancestral peoples and the magnificent effects produced by the sun in our solar cylinder. Travel back in time through the century-old huts, discover and understand the physical phenomena of the Earth through our educational examples, observe the path of the sun (Intiñan) in the Acoratene, and of course, enjoy a privileged natural setting.

Afterwards, we will visit Pululahua, a magnificent volcanic crater known for its natural beauty and biodiversity. This unique place is one of the few inhabited craters in the world, offering a spectacular landscape of mountains and valleys.

Around 13:30 we will return to the hotel.

Approximate duration: 5 hours.

IMPORTANT NOTES:                                                                         

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Please inquire about the supplement when traveling alone
• Credit card payment surcharge 5%
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation.
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL BOOKED.
• To make a reservation, 50% of the total amount per passenger must be paid, which is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• Rates apply with a minimum of 2 passengers.
• Please inquire about rates for groups.
• Itinerary is subject to changes due to weather conditions, operational issues, or situations that may endanger passengers.
• The operator must change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of sending.
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation.
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the start of the reservation.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION.
• To reserve, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE.
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers.
• Please inquire about rates for groups.
• Itinerary subject to changes due to weather conditions, operational inconveniences, or situations that may jeopardize passengers.
• The operator is obligated to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of issuance.
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation.
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry.

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL BOOKED.
• To reserve, 50% of the total cost per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE.
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers.
• Please inquire about rates for groups.
• Itinerary subject to changes due to weather conditions, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger passengers.
• The operator is obligated to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of sending.
• The price may change after this date if there is no prior confirmation.
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.