Quito
Quito is a beautiful city, which sits high in the Andes at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, 9400 feet above sea level. It has a charming old quarter with narrow cobbled streets and a wealth of churches, museums and colourful market stalls. At Quito’s newly reopened botanical gardens visitors can see over 5,000 varieties of plant, including 425 species of native orchids. The city also makes an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding spectacular scenery and renowned Indian markets with their leather, textiles and handicrafts.Suggested itineraries
In Darwin’s Footsteps - Galapagos
A truly breathtaking voyage of discovery around the enchanting Galapagos Islands observing some of the world’s most fearless wildlife.
A truly breathtaking voyage of discovery around the enchanting Galapagos Islands observing some of the world’s most fearless wildlife.
Incas and Iguanas - Galapagos & Peru
Sail in style around the enchanting Galapagos Islands, come face to face with rare flora and fauna and explore Peru’s ancient Inca heartland and the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu.
Sail in style around the enchanting Galapagos Islands, come face to face with rare flora and fauna and explore Peru’s ancient Inca heartland and the awe-inspiring lost city of Machu Picchu.
Wildlife Wonders - Ecuador & Galapagos
Discover some of world’s finest wildlife, from the highlands to the Amazon rainforest, combined with a breathtaking sailing voyage in the Galapagos.
Discover some of world’s finest wildlife, from the highlands to the Amazon rainforest, combined with a breathtaking sailing voyage in the Galapagos.
Properties
Hotel Plaza Grande (Boutique Hotel)
New hotel in the heart of Quito’s Historic District on the corner of Plaza Independencia, surrounded by fascinating colonial architecture.
New hotel in the heart of Quito’s Historic District on the corner of Plaza Independencia, surrounded by fascinating colonial architecture.
Le Parc (Boutique Hotel)
Cutting edge design boutique hotel in Quito’s commercial and residential district open in 2007.
Cutting edge design boutique hotel in Quito’s commercial and residential district open in 2007.
Patio Andaluz (Boutique Hotel)
Boutique hotel located in the heart of Old Quito, surrounded by churches, museums and national monuments.
Boutique hotel located in the heart of Old Quito, surrounded by churches, museums and national monuments.
Swissotel (Classic Hotel)
Located in the heart of Quito, the Swissotel has 250 rooms and suites all beautifully furnished with elegant en-suite bathrooms.
Located in the heart of Quito, the Swissotel has 250 rooms and suites all beautifully furnished with elegant en-suite bathrooms.
Villa Colonna (Boutique Hotel)
Intimate bed and breakfast in the heart of Quito’s colonial old town offering a unique blend of originality and classic charm within elegant surroundings.
Intimate bed and breakfast in the heart of Quito’s colonial old town offering a unique blend of originality and classic charm within elegant surroundings.