Sample Itinerary
Day One - Travel to Hosteria La Cienega
This morning we'll travel south from Quito along the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" as we head towards La Cienega. We'll be rewarded with some stunning views of the Cotopaxi National Park during the two hour drive, before arriving at La Cienega in time for lunch. You will then have the rest of the afternoon free to relax and enjoy the hosteria's private gardens.
Day Two - Lake Quilotoa
Today we will head away from Cotopaxi to the volcanic Quilotoa lake. We guarantee you've never seen anything like it - climbing up to the lip of the (extinct!) volcano, you look down into a bluey-green lake that seems utterly surreal. You can then head down to the lake and take out a rowing-boat or canoe, before coming back up by horse to your waiting driver. In the evening, we'll head back to Quito for another night in the capital.
Day Four - Cotopaxi National Park
The snow-capped mountain of Cotopaxi is one of the enduring symbols of Ecuador, and no holiday in Ecuador is complete without a trip to see it. Today we will take you on a full-day tour through the Cotopaxi National Park, giving you the chance for some breathtaking photos before we head back to La Cienega for some of the hosteria's delicious traditional food.
Day Four - Back to Quito
Your Andean adventure will come to an end today as, after a relaxing final morning here at Hosteria La Cienega, we take you back by private car to Quito, where you'll arrive in the late afternoon.
Prices
A stay at Hosteria La Cienega can be added on to any of our holidays in Ecuador and you can stay for as long as you like!
Our price for the sample itinerary given here is £350 per person. This price is based on two people sharing a double or twin room and includes all the following:
- Three nights accommodation at Hosteria La Cienega
- All transfers
- All meals at Hosteria La Cienega
- Full-day tour to Lake Quilotoa
- Full-day tour of the Cotopaxi National Park