Quito + Waterfalls Route 5D/4N

Airport – hotel transfer (1 hr), accommodation.

08:30 Departure to the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Basilica (includes entrance to explore its towers and giant stained-glass windows), Plaza Grande, Government Palace, and La Compañía de Jesús Church (includes entrance and guided tour). Continue to San Francisco Square and Church, and the viewpoint of the Winged Virgin of El Panecillo. Afterwards, transfer to the Middle of the World City, with time for lunch and visits to the Monument to the Equator Line (included) and the “Intiñan” Museum (included). Optional stop at the Teleférico for those who wish to visit (entrance not included), otherwise return to your hotel. Accommodation.

07:30 Departure from your hotel. Visit Cotopaxi National Park, located 70 km southeast of Quito, with a walk around “Limpiopungo” Lagoon, offering the chance to see birds, wild horses, and chuquiraguas, the flower of the Andes, all surrounded by stunning nature. Then, continue to the Western Andes to the enigmatic Quilotoa Lagoon, where you can admire its crater and unique landscape. In the afternoon, arrive in Baños, the city of hot springs and waterfalls, located at the foot of Tungurahua Volcano. Free time to explore this picturesque town or visit the thermal pools. At 19:30, enjoy an evening Chiva tour to visit viewpoints and attractions (included). Accommodation.

08:00 Departure to enjoy Baños and its attractions. Walk to the “Pailón del Diablo” waterfall, then cross the Pastaza River by cable car at the “Manto de la Novia” or “Agoyán” waterfall. Afterwards, experience the swing at the Casa del Árbol and optionally enjoy more attractions along the route, such as the Glass Bridge, the Hand of Pachamama, and others (not included), until mid-afternoon. At 15:00, return to Quito. Accommodation.

Hotel – airport transfer.