Cultural Tours
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City Tour - New Town, Ecuator Line |
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Visit the world’s actual
equator and stand with the world in your hands in front of the monument as you
are simultaneously in both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. We'll be able to prove we're in the Middle of the Worlds by the actual experiments presented in Intiyan museum such as balancing the egg and the water swirl test!
We'll also visit the Guayasamin Museum, a famous Ecuadorian painter, were will end up astonished by all his different type of artwork.
Last but not least, we'll finish our tour in the New Town and most amazing part of Quito - La Mariscal, where we can find different bars, restaurants, internet places and everything you've been looking for... you'll find it here in the Mariscal.
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Quito City Tour by Night |
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Tours to view the famous Centro Histórico, or Historical Colonial Center, can be booked through Gulliver. The tours include Quito’s most well-known landmarks, such as the Basilica Gothic Cathedral, Plaza de la Indendencia, or Independence Plaza‚ the Archbishop’s palace, the Iglesia de la Compañía, and the Iglesia de San Francisco.
The tour then moves to the most famous statue in Quito, the virgin located on El Panecillo and finishes with a typical hot cocktail in the middle of the church district.
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Laguna Quilotoa |
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 This one-day cultural tour takes in one of the most beautiful Lagunas in South America, the amazing Laguna Quilotoa, and the surrounding villages, paying special attention to the culture and rural life of indigenous Andean people. On Thursday, we visit the famous local market of Saquisilí. On other days, when the market is closed, we instead visit the first missionary church in Ecuador, located in Pujili. This is followed by a trip through the indigenous villages of the area, which provide a fantastic chance to see the real Ecuador. When we arrive at the spectacular Laguna, we hike down to the Laguna and back up again in a stunning two-hour hike. It is possible to hire mules for part of the trek.
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Laguna Quilotoa 2 Days |
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 This full-day cultural tour begins with a visit to a local indigenous market at Saquilisilí or an historic church in Pujili (Thursday/Sunday). The drive to Laguna Quilotoa displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zimbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands. Before lunch, we visit a local indigenous home, where you have the opportunity to interact with the inhabitants and perhaps learn some Quichua. The tour includes a hike down into the Laguna Quilotoa, a sparkling emerald lake inside the inactive volcano crater. The return hike takes one hour, or there is the option of renting a mule for $5. We spend the night in the award-winning EcoLodge the Black Sheep Inn in the high Andean town of Chugchilan. On the second day, you have the option for a breath-taking hike in the rural Andes countryside, a visit to an Andean cheese factory, or simply relaxing and enjoying the location and views from the inspiring Black Sheep Inn...
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Riobamba 2 days - Nose of the Devil |
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 Where in the world can you ride through the Avenue of the Volcanoes on the roof of a train? The Riobamba two-day tour takes you on an exhilarating adventure into the central highlands of Ecuador, where you can experience the magnificent scenery from the roof of a train!! You have spectacular views of Ecuador’s most famous Volcanoes—Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, and Chimborazo—before spending the last hour of the trip making the dramatic descent down ‘LaNariz del Diablo,’ or “The Devil’s Nose.” This two-day tour begins in Quito, where we make the scenic three-hour drive down the Panamericana to Riobamba. We spend the night in a comfortable hosteria and have free time to explore the city. After an early breakfast, we leave for our exciting journey on the train!
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WildLife Tour |
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 For those interested in the wildlife of Ecuador, this is a tour not to be missed. We start with a trip to the Santa Martha Animal Rescue Center. The Center takes in typical Ecuadorian animals that have been abandoned or illegally captured and nurses them back to health. At any given time, an amazing array of animals can be seen, such as snakes, parrots, bears, and even the occasional foreign lion. In the afternoon, we go for a hike in the beautiful forest in Pasochoa, the prime spot in the country for spotting the famous condor.
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Cultural Tours 