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See Quito Pre-Voyage Extension

Arrive a day early and explore Ecuador’s beautifully preserved colonial capital 

The Virgin of Quito located in the main altarpiece of the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco with blue dome and gold decorations in the historic city center, Ecuador

Add time in Quito to explore the largest and best-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site in Latin America. Learn about Ecuador’s capital, nestled high in the Andean foothills. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Quito, Ecuador

Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the full-service Swissotel Quito in fashionable and convenient La Floresta. Additional nights are available on request, and this chic neighborhood is worth exploring.

Day 2 - Quito

Tour the plazas, Baroque churches and cobbled streets of Quito’s Centro Histórico, a living neighborhood at the heart of the city where colonial legacy and thriving contemporary Andean culture is on full display. Quito’s 16th-century historic center—designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978 alongside the Galápagos Islands—is the largest and best preserved in Latin America. Learn about the revitalization of the neighborhood at a tour of Mercado San Francisco. Enjoy a festive private lunch. Dinner and the evening at leisure. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Quito

Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight to Galápagos. (B)

costs & What's Included

Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy

Cost Includes:

Accommodations, meals as indicated, sightseeing tours, gratuities, transfers in conjunction with services.                        

 

Not included:

Personal Items, international or domestic airfare (return flight to Galápagos may be extended from Guayaquil to Quito at no additional charge).               

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