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Urku Igualata
Discover the magic that is hidden in the Igualata páramo, walk through chaquiñanes surrounded by precipices, spot páramo wolves and wild rabbits, and feel the páramo wind that invites you to want to fly like an eagle.
Feel like a true chagra, learn more about their daily lives, learn about the secrets of the countryside and the care of plants and animals, and why not, enjoy the local cuisine of the Quero canton.
Information about the tour
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Days that the tour operates: from Mondays to Sundays
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Start time: 07:00 a.m.
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Duration: 3 days - 2 nights
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Price: The price may vary according to the number of tourists, taking as a reference the price per person in a minimum group of 2 people.
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Languages that you will find on the tour:
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Spanish
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English
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Italian
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Meeting point: Foch square, Foch, and Queen Victoria.
( see map )
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It is a Pet-friendly tour, so your best friend can accompany you on this adventure.
Reservations in Italian can be made a maximum of 10 days in advance, reservations in other languages with a maximum of 7 days in advance
Adults (12 years and older)
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1 tourists -->$355.00
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2 or more tourists -->$230.00
Children (5 to 11 years old)
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1 or more tourists -->$220.00
Cost per pet:
More than 20 cm high --> USD 7.00
Tour itinerary
-DAY 1-
The tour starts at 07:00 am at the meeting point and then leaves for the Quito Terrestrial Terminal "Quitumbe", to be able to welcome you and give you instructions so that this new adventure is the best experience.
After the indications, we will begin our trip to the Hacienda Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo, in order to begin our activities.
Once at the Hacienda we can settle into our rooms and rest a bit before having a delicious lunch.
After lunch we will have time to rest and get ready to visit the main church of the Quero canton and its surroundings, and then proceed to the community of Puñachizag to visit the Cerveceria La Quereñita, the only brewery that produces craft beer based on potatoes.
At night, you will have a delicious snack and to end the day by the warmth of the fireplace you will be able to listen to stories of yesteryear from the Hacienda.
-DAY 2-
Very early in the morning (07:00 am) and after a very good night's sleep, a rich breakfast will be waiting for you, in the pure style of a chagra, to take energy to start the day's activities.
Once breakfast is finished (08:00 am) we will depart to the southern end of the hacienda, where we will find ourselves in a grassland moorland in the middle of the Igualata hill. Once at the starting point of the walk, your guide will give you the necessary instructions so that this new adventure is unforgettable for you.
Halfway through the walk we will have time to rest and enjoy a delicious box lunch, in order to continue our walk to the pine forest; During this section of the route, and with a bit of luck, we will be able to see paramo animals such as eagles, wolves, rabbits, and even wild cattle.
At the end of the pine forest, the transport will be waiting for you to take you back to the farm house, where a delicious typical lunch of the area will be waiting for us. After lunch we will have a small riding class (this class can be done depending on the availability of horses within the hacienda) and experiential activities, where we will learn more about the life of a chagra; then we will have free time to rest and recharge.
At night, you will have a delicious snack and to end the day by the warmth of the fireplace you will be able to listen to stories of yesteryear from the Hacienda.
-DAY 3-
On our last day at Hacienda Hipolongo, we will have a delicious breakfast at (08:00 am). After breakfast we will collect our things and start the trip back to Quito; Once in the capital our tour will end.
Additional data on the tour
What is included in the tour?
Transport
Quito - Hipolongo - Quito
Casa de la hacienda - starting point of the walk
shared hosting
Bilingual national guide
Local guide (Hacienda Hipolongo guide)
Feeding
Lunch (x2)
box lunch
Dinner (x2)
Breakfasts (x2)
Beverages
Water bottle
Hydrating drinks for the walk
beer tasting
Photos of the experience
What is not included in the tour?
Drinks not included in lunch, box lunch, dinner and breakfast
Additional consumption at Cerveceria La Quereñita
Services not specified in the itinerary.
tips
How to pay the tour?
You can choose between our different payment options, you can pay in advance through transfer to our bank account or the day of the tour before starting it.
How to find your guide on the day of the tour?
On the day of the tour you will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a crimson t-shirt and a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.
What to bring for the tour?
Camera or Smartphone
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Comfortable walking shoes. Rubber or leather boots.
Wool gloves, scarf, rain poncho
Warm clothes (in Hipolongo the temperature can drop a lot)
Binoculars (optional), you will be able to observe several types of birds.
Extra money in case you want to buy something during the tour.
Other tour information
In the reservation indicate food restrictions and allergies.
In the reservation indicate the ages of the passengers.
