Itinerary: 

Your tour guide will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel, due to the splendid view from the viewpoint of "Cruz Loma" (4.100 m.- 13,451 ft) on Pichincha volcano. To go up there you will take a cable car ride that takes from 10 to 15 minutes per way, depending on the atmospheric conditions. You start from an altitude of 3.045 meters above sea level (9,990 ft), up until 4.100 meters at the top (13,451 ft). You will enjoy an unforgettable view of Quito, and if the weather helps, the amazing snow-capped volcanoes: Cotopaxi (5.898 m), Antisana (5.753 m) and Cayambe (5.790 m). 

In the afternoon you will visit the colonial town of Quito, which is the first World Cultural Heritage Site (UNESCO 1978). Before we start the walk, you can have a little break for a drink, or a small lunch; if it is necessary your experienced tour guide can give you different valuable recommendations and options!

During your walk, you will pass through the Independence Square, scenery of many dramatic battles of revolution in the history of the Republic of Ecuador. You will have the opportunity to visit the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Church of the Secret Society of Jesus of Quito, summit of the Latin American Baroque style; the charming neighbourhood of "La Ronda", and the Church and Convent of San Francisco, built in 1540. Then you'll have the opportunity to drive uphill way, to visit the top of "El Panecillo", where the winged Virgin Mary of Quito is located, and it is considered the tallest aluminium statue of the world! Then you will finish this fantastic and memorable excursion approximately at 3:00 p.m.

RECOMMENDED DAYS: Any day of the week.

 Include:

• Transportation
• Certified English speaking guide
• Mentioned itinerary and visits 

Exclude:

• Drinks
• Meals
• Entrance fees

Level de Difficulty: 

• Easy

Recommendations:

Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, cap or hat, sunglasses, backpack or handbag, comfortable walking shoes or tennis shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for entrance fees, snacks or drinks.  

Tour average temperature: 10 C° - 22 C°  /  50 F° - 71,6 F°

Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect himself/herself.

Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private transportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in US dollars. - All services should be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.ecuadorbesttours.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone call or email. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Especial physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a EBT's representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English, or Spanish languages, as it is required. - EBT shall have no liability with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, EBT deeply recommends a private travel insurance. - EBT reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on bad weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, suspicious diseases, etc. Always regarding for the safety of our passengers. - Under no circumstances, EBT will refund any money due to cancellations done on the same day that a tour takes place. - Cancellations must be done 24 hours previous departure time, to get a full refund. - Flights cancellations, or last minute flight changes are totally out of control or responsibility of EBT. - Children under 3 years old don't pay.