3 Day Cultural Quito

Tour Summary

Quito is one of the most important cities in the Andes, and it is filled with a great mix of architecture, culture, and gastronomy. This 3-Day Cultural Quito trip includes a visit to a traditional market, a cooking class, and a dinner with a local family. You will explore the historical center of Cultural Quito which has been part of the Unesco World Heritage list since 1978. You will also visit other highlights such as the Teleferiqo, the Equator line, and Catequilla. You will stay in the 5-star experience Hotel Illa at the Historical Centre or Rukka Lodge, a country-style hotel. All the trips will be led by a private guide.

Highlights

Historical Center of QuitoEnjoy some of the beautiful architecture, founded in the 16th century.
Cooking ClassVisit the local market and prepare your own Ecuadorian lunch.
TelefericoOne of the highest cable carts in the world.
Local Family DinnerExperience the local cuisine eating with a family.
CatequillaThe real Equator line in the Middle of the World.

Itinerary

DAY 1 TRANSFER IN – DINNER WITH LOCAL FAMILY
Upon arrival at the Quito Airport, you will be picked up by an English speaking guide, and taken to your hotel. The drive will be about 20 minutes, if you choose Rukka Lodge, or 45 minutes if you pick the Hotel Illa. At night, you will have dinner with a local family, so you can experience the culture and food traditions from an authentic family from Quito. You can bring some chocolates or a bottle of wine, if you want, to share with your hosts, but it is not necessary.
- TransportCar.
- MealDinner.
- AccommodationsRukka Lodge or Illa Experience Hotel.
DAY 2 QUITO HISTORICAL CENTRE – COOKING CLASS – TELEFERICO
In the morning of your second day, you will visit the highlights of the historical city center of Quito, including the Basilica church, La Ronda street and the San Francisco church. You will stroll through the lovely streets and plazas of the old town. After this, you will visit a local market accompanied by a chef who will explain all about the Ecuadorian typical ingredients. Then, with the help of the chef, you will prepare your own Ecuadorian lunch during a special cooking class. In the afternoon, you will go to the Teleferico where you will be able to go up in cable carts, reaching 3,945 meters (12,943 ft). Here, you can enjoy one of the most amazing views over Quito. Additionally, you can take some nice pictures on the famous Teleferico swing.
- ActivityCooking, Sightseeing, Walking.
- TransportCar.
- MealBreakfast, Lunch.
- AccommodationsRukka Lodge or Illa Experience Hotel.
DAY 3 CATEQUILLA – EQUATOR – TRANSFER OUT
This is the last day of your Quito cultural adventure. In the morning, you will visit the equator/centre of the world area in the north of Quito. One of the highlights here is the archeological site, the Catequilla mountain. It is the only prehispanic site in the Americas that is located precisely at the Earth’s Equator. After the visit to the centre of the world area, you will be transferred out to the airport or to another destination, so you can continue your journey through Ecuador.
- ActivitySightseeing.
- TransportCar.
- MealBreakfast.

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

1 guest	$ 1058 p.p.
2 - 5 guests	$ 604 p.p.
6 - 11 guests	$ 451 p.p.
12 or more guests	$ 375 p.p.

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Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Professional and bilingual driver/guide.
All activities as described in the itinerary.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Extra food and drinks.
+ Extra activities.
+ Optional tips for guide.

Additional information

For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
The price listed corresponds to accommodation in Rukka Lodge. Accommodation in Illa Experience Hotel (higher class) is also available for this tour. If you would like to know more about this option, please contact us.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc).
Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is important that you will have current travel insurance including health insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.