Andes to the Cloud Forest
Itinerary Overview
| Day 1 | Wednesday Arrive in Quito and transport to our private house. Followed by dinner nearby and a trip orientation. |
| Day 2 | Thursday After in-house breakfast we explore on foot the highlights of the old town of Quito, including the enigmatic Basilica Del Voto Nacional, built only 120 years ago but in a Neo-Gothic style. Also La Compañía’s stunning colonial Baroque church covered thick in gold leaf. Then delicacies. |
| Day 3 | Friday After breakfast we drive in our private van toward Otavalo, stopping off at Laguna de San Pablo for a visit and a light lunch. A short drive to Otavalo where we check into our hotel. Evening of live music. |
| Day 4 | Saturday After an early breakfast in our hotel shopping in Plaza de Ponchos fills the morning. At noon we travel to Laguna Cuicocha for a trout lunch and a boat ride. Next we drive to Cotacachi and shop/walk the leather town, optional visit to the Museo de las Culturas (museum of culture). Return to Otavalo for a free evening. Live music options. |
| Day 5 | Sunday After an easy start we’ll depart for Zuleta Hacienda at 10:30. Arriving in the village we’ll visit indigenous shops known for their intricate embroidery work before entering the Hacienda Zuleta. Here an incredible history awaits us, then a delicious homemade meal featuring fresh local food & recipes. Yum! I assure you. Free evening. |
| Day 6 | Monday After breakfast we leave by 9AM and drive to Mindo. Approximately 3 hours later we arrive, check in and have lunch. Afternoon tour, with details to come. Dinner at El Monte. |
| Day 7 | Tuesday After breakfast, a tour (details to come). Dinner at El Monte. |
| Day 8 | Wednesday After breakfast, a tour (details to come). Dinner at El Monte. |
| Day 9 | Thursday Breakfast then a free time until our 3PM departure for the airport. Arrive Quito by 6PM. Flight departure 12:20 AM |
| Day 10 | Friday Arrive MSP by 10AM. |
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