Hacienda Circle Tour - Ecuador

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The Ecuador hacienda tour takes guests on a journey to Ecuador experiencing their finest collection of haciendas.  These exquisite haciendas have been kept in the same Ecuadorian families for centuries.  We've personally been to and have inspected each one and feel we've put together a tour that authentically showcases these historical sites. Focused around...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Quito and Mitad del Mundo
    • Visit to One of the most sacred buildings in the New World, the Church of San Francisco
    • Explore Indian Otavalo Market & Hacienda Chillo Jijón
    • Visit to San Agustín de Callo
    • See Chillo Jijón & Art Galleries

What's this trip about?

    The Ecuador hacienda tour takes guests on a journey to Ecuador experiencing their finest collection of haciendas.  These exquisite haciendas have been kept in the same Ecuadorian families for centuries.  We've personally been to and have inspected each one and feel we've put together a tour that authentically showcases these historical sites. Focused around the haciendas, yes, but each place has exciting activities that are all-inclusive in the tour.  You'll visit ancient Indian Markets, horseback to the archaeological remains of the Caranqui culture, visit a condor colony, and even mountain bike at the Cotopaxi volcano if you'd like!  Of course, the food will be locally sourced and prepared and often becomes the highlight of the trip to many guests.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito, Ecuador
End CityQuito, Ecuador

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Otavalo
  • Quito

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • All transfers
    • Private transportation
    • All excursions and visits
    • Accommodations according to the program
    • Meals are provided as mentioned above: B=Breakfast / L=Lunch or lunchbox / D=Dinner
    • Entrance fees
    • English speaking guides

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Ecuador

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation : Hacienda Rumiloma

Custom Trip Note: Below is our most popular hacienda itinerary in Ecuador, however, we can customize this trip at every turn to fit your availability, trip preference, activities, budget, lodging preference...

Day 2: Quito and Mitad del Mundo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Hacienda Rumiloma

Today you will drive down the northern built-up area towards the great Parliament Buildings, where you can see stone murals which chronicle the history of Ecuador. Saunter downtown as y...

Day 3: Otavalo Market

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Hacienda Zuleta

You will wake up early on the third day of your Ecuador hacienda tour and embark on the journey north through the Pan-American Highway along which you will see amazing mountain landscapes...

Day 4: Zuleta

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Hacienda Zuleta

If you wake up early enough you will watch birds and take part in the milking process in the Hacienda. Breakfast over, you will embark on the “Condor’s Trail”, to view Caranqui archeologi...

Day 5: 4San Agustín de Callo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hacienda San Agustín de Callo

Stroll around the Hacienda Zuleta early in the morning or take a short horse ride. Travel southwards after breakfast, be at Hacienda Shungu Huasi by lunchtime and eat at its ...

Day 6: Indian Market & Hacienda Chillo Jijón

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hacienda Chillo Jijón

You will tour an indigenous Indian market in the vicinity after a buffet morning meal. These markets in the Ecuadorian mountainous areas are characterized by color, local dresses for...

Day 7: Chillo Jijón & Art Galleries

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Casa Gangotena

After breakfast, you can sample the hacienda’s amenities, like the tennis court, ride a bike, ride a horse or take a brief walk in the adjacent gardens. Lunch at the hacienda will be follow...

Day 8: Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Sadly we say goodby today to the Ecuador hacienda tour.  However, you do not need to say good-bye to Ecuador as you can extend your vacation to the Galapagos Islands or to the Amazon Rainforest.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,200
Price per day$525
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,500
Last Updated: 12/15/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

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    • International flights
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Personal items
    • Travel insurance
Cancellation policy

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify Adventure Unbound in writing, by e-mail or fax immediately.  If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit.  Deposits are not refundable.  If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded.  If you are unable to go on the trip, you are welcome to find a replacement for yourself.  Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups.  Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies.  For this reason we strongly recommend you consider purchasing the Travel Protection Plan we offer.

For non USA-based trips, Adventure Unbound must make substantial payments to its suppliers (hotels, transportation companies, etc.) far in advance of the trip departure date.  If Adventure Unbound cancels any tour, trip or expedition due to acts of insurrection, force majeure, strikes, popular demonstrations, acts of God, earthquake, flooding, or any cause beyond its control, Adventure Unbound will refund the portion of the trip cost not already advanced to suppliers and use its best efforts to recover and refund the balance as promptly as possible.

If we are not able to provide a substitute trip, river, or altered itinerary and have to cancel the departure completely, you will be refunded in full. Refunds are limited to the amount actually paid to Adventure Unbound.

CANCELLATIONS FOR EXTENSIONS

There is a $100 per person non-refundable cancellation fee for all extensions.  Cancellations must be received no later than 60 days prior to departure to avoid additional penalties.  Cancellations made 59-30 days prior to departure incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total fare.  Cancellations made 29-0 days prior to departure forfeit all fees paid.  For groups of 10 or more, cancellations must be received no later than 120 days prior to departure.  Cancellations made between 119-60 days incur a cancellation fee of 25% of the total fare.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
12 years and up
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