Ecuador Tours

QUITO

In the middle of the world Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located at 2800 meters above sea level. The magic that goes in its streets makes of Quito an especial and unique city. In four hours you can see the beauty of the city’s renaissance, classical and baroque architecture that lie in its churches and convents built in the colonial period. Their museums show us hundreds of valuable collections of paintings and sculptures from an important artistic movement called Escuela Quiteña.

ACCOMMODATION IN QUITO (two persons):

• Jardín Del Sol $38 double room (4 Stars Hotel)
• La Casa sol $57 double room (4 Stars Hotel)
• Vieja Cuba $86 double room class (5 Stars Hotel)
• Mercury Alameda $109 double room (5 Stars Hotel)
• Akros $98 double room (breakfast not included) (5 Stars Hotel)
• Swissotel $287 double room Swiss luxury (5 Stars Hotel)

OTAVALO

North of Quito, you will find one of South America’s most famous indigenous markets. The Otavalo Indian is a very prosperous trade’s people, as you will see at this outdoor emporium. While the most colorful market occurs on Saturdays, there are mini-markets each day of the week. While some markets focus on agricultural products, others are famous for their refined crafts like baskets, ponchos, hats, sweaters, tapestries, leatherwork, etc.

COTOPAXI

Located 70 km. To the south of the equatorial line. This perfect cone shaped volcano is covered by glaciers that run down to 4.800 m. No major difficulties are encountered when climbing on the snow – route leading to the top, since relatively slid ice bridges span the crevasses.

PAPALLACTA

Termas de Papallacta is a health SPA & RESORT situaded in a high Andes valley forty miles outside of Quito. The resort is located on the "Cinnamon Trail", the same route thet the Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellana followed in 1542, leading to his discovery of the Amazon River. Termas de Papallacta hot springs spa & resort serves as the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon region.

For decades, the soothing healing thermal waters and pure nature surrounding Termas de Papallacta made it a "must do" Ecuador in tourism attraction.

Hotel Accomodation:

Single US$66 per person
Double US$45 per person
Triple US$35 per person

Cabins Accomodation

Cabine one floor: US$190 (6 pax per cabin)
Cabine two floors: US$152 (6 pax per cabin)
Suit double: US$120 (6 pax per cabin)
Suit triple: US$135 (6 pax per cabin)
Room double: US$90
Room triple: US$105

Note: The cabin is up to 6 people in one double room and 4 single beds in the second floor, it has one bathroom, social area and fireplace.

MINDO

It is located 1hour 45 minutes from Quito in Mindo-Nambillo Protected Area. In Mindo you will discover all the beauty of the nature, their forest, orchids and mainly the diversity of birds. Mindo is the main attraction of the ecologic tourism; some of their attractions are the waterfalls, the rivers, bird watching and the thousands of butterflies. The temperature of Mindo is 16° y 22° C approximately; the sunny months are from June to September. You can do many activities like trekking, visits to the waterfalls, rappel, rafting, and tubing, also you can visit the butterfly farm and the orchid’s garden.

HOSTERIA EL CARMELO DE MINDO

Offer the experience of staying in comfortable cabins on the trees built with materials from the area like stones, wood, bamboo and guadua. There are 5 cabins all equipped with private bathroom and hot water. There are also rooms for 2 up to 6 people. Besides nature and beautiful landscapes, we have three pools, 2 Jacuzzis and steam bath. Visit the river, practice sport fishing in the little lagoon and take a short walks in the natural paths through the forest.

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT (I)

Includes: 1 american breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner. Visit to the butterfly farm, short walks by our paths with native guide, 1 night in the cabins or rooms and taxes.
Price: US$59 per person

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT (II)

Includes: 1 american breakfast, visit to the butterfly farm, short walks by the paths with native guide, 1 night in the cabins or rooms, and taxes.
Price: US$41 per person

TOUR 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Includes: 1 american breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner. Visit to the butterfly farm, short walks by the paths with native guide, 1 night in the cabins or rooms, tubing (guide and equipment included), Visit to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall with a native guide and taxes.
Price: US$68 per person

TOUR 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Includes: 2 american breakfast, 2 lunch and 2 dinner. Visit to the butterfly farm, short walks by the paths with native guide, 2 nights in the cabins or rooms, tubing (guide and equipment included), Visit to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall with a native guide and taxes.
Price: US$116 per person

TOUR 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Includes: 3 american breakfast, 3 lunch and 3 dinner. Visit to the butterfly farm, short walks by the paths with native guide, 3 nights in the cabins or rooms, tubing (guide and equipment included), Visit to the Mindo Nambillo waterfall with a native guide and taxes.
Price: US$169 per person

HOSTERIA BELLAVISTA

Bellavista offer a unique stay above the forest canopy! Some prefer the 4-storey , thatch-roofed geodesic dome, while others prefer the unusual Bamboo House, the half-timbered Trailhead House , or the House in the Woods.

The 360 degree view from the dome allows you to gaze upon the rugged peaks of Pichincha and Cotacachi in the distance. You can also sit out on your private balcony and observe the activity at your own hummingbird feeder.

The Lodge offers all the comforts of home: hot showers, comfortable beds, friendly staff, plenty of relaxation, and delicious food.

Accommodation

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Includes: Accommodation, round trip transportation, naturalist guided hikes, 4 meals, and taxes

Prices

3 DAYS 2 NIGHT

Includes: Accommodation, round trip transportation 8h30, retorno 5, naturalist guided hikes, 7 meals and taxes

Prices

HOSTERIA TANDAYAPA

Tandayapa is a lodge designed by birders, owned by birders, and run for birders by birders. This is a place where your passion for birds and wildlife is shared by the other guests and staff. It's a place where you can see twenty hummers in a day, a dozen other species passing by the dining room windows over breakfast, and over one hundred species from our balcony alone. The lodge has a single building with twelve bedrooms and a spacious balcony nestled within the cloudforest. The lodge is designed so that you can relax in comfort after a day's birding. The rooms are near to the main lounge so there is no need for a hike between where you sleep and where you relax and eat. Rooms all have hot water, electricity, and private bathroom.

Accommodation:

Prices include three meals per day, all taxes, and service charge.

Twin or double rooms have one double bed, a double bed and a single, or two single beds.  The family room has a double bed and two bunks.  The triple room has three single beds.

Packages are also available, including transfers to and from Quito, a bird guide for each full day, day trips to local birding sites, and food and accommodation in twin or double rooms. Tours can be for as many days as you wish.

Prices per day

BAÑOS

A scenery packed trip down the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Ambato, followed by a stop at the village weaving center of the Salasaca Indians, famous for their figurative wall hangings. Continue on to Baños, high above the Amazon basin, an area of waterfalls and orchids and beautiful scenery to photograph.

CUENCA

Cuenca is a lovely city, preserving the past in elegant ways. Charming flower boxes adorn wrought iron balconies, and the blue domes of the New Cathedral tower over white walls, the roofs, and ornate churches and cobblestone streets.

ACCOMMODATION IN CUENCA (two persons)

• Posada del Angel $47 double room (4 Stars Hotel)
• Crespo Hotel $85 double room (5 Stars Hotel)

COAST

The pacific Coast of Ecuador have a beautiful beaches with an excellent weather conditions that permit you have a days of distraction and relax. If you like to be in contact with the natural places this region counts with attractive protected areas which contains a variety of animals and vegetation but also an important archeological places that permit you know more about the origin of the first cultures in South America.

ACCOMMODATION IN ESMERALDAS (two persons):

• El Morro (Atacames) $35  double room (4 Stars Hotel)

GUAYAQUIL

Guayaquil, the main port of Ecuador, is the most important commercial city in the country. This modern city reflect the image of progress, with skyscrapers, luxury hotels, cozy restaurants, lively shopping centers, casinos and nightclubs. The principal attractive of this city is the Malecon 2000, the largest waterfront walk of Ecuador, that is the best place for entertainment, it counts with a natural places, museums, shopping centers, restaurants and theatres.

ACCOMMODATION IN GUAYAQUIL (two persons) :

• Rizzo $36 double room (4 Stars Hotel)
• Continental $130 double room $154 double E-Room (5 Stars Hotel)
• Hampton Inn Boulevard $141 double room (5 Stars Hotel)
• Grand Hotel Guayaquil $116 double room standard (5 Stars Hotel)

NOTE: if you prefer other hotel please let us know, we can help you with the reservation.

HACIENDA HOUSES

Cotopaxi
Hacienda San Agustin: $276 single room, $370 double room (2 people)

Otavalo
Hacienda Pinsaqui: $80 simgle room $108 double room (2 people)

Otavalo
Hacienda Cusin: $92 simgle room $129 double room (2 people)

If you like to visit other part in Ecuador that you cant see here, just let us know and we will help you. In all our country we count with guides and private transportation.

Galaeco
Travel Agency & Operator
Joaquin Pinto E 4 - 358 and Amazonas Avenue
Salgado Building, 2nd floor, 1st floor, office 102
Telephone: (593 - 2) 255 3098 / 290 6626

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