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winds of paramo
Feel like a true chagra and discover the depths of the Igualata moorland, where you can see volcanoes and snow-capped peaks such as Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Carihuayrazo.
And inside the Hacienda Hipolongo you will be able to carry out experiential activities, such as feeding farm animals, harvesting some vegetables and tasting the delicacies of the local gastronomy. On a cold night you can bundle up by the campfire while listening to stories of yesteryear, such as the one about the Santísima Cruz de Mayo.
Information about the tour
Days that the tour operates: from Mondays to Sundays
Start time: 07:00 a.m.
Duration: 3 days - 2 nights
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.
Languages that you will find the tour:
Spanish
English
Italian
Meeting point: Foch square , Foch and Queen Victoria.
( see map )
It is a Pet-friendly tour, so your best friend can accompany you on this adventure.
Reservations in Italian can be made with 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 -->$325.00
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2 or more tourists -->$210.00
Children (5 to 11 years old)
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1 or more tourists -->$200.00
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-
The next morning and after a good night's sleep, a rich breakfast in the pure style of a chagra will be waiting for you (08:00 am) to get energy to start the day's activities.
Once breakfast is finished, we will depart towards the pine forest in the upper part of the Hacienda, where we will have a walk, in which and with a little luck we will be able to see moorland animals such as eagles, wolves, rabbits and even wild cattle. .
At the end of our walk we will return 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
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What is included in the tour?
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Transport
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Quito - Hipolongo - Quito
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Farmhouse - pine forest
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Shared hosting
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Bilingual national guide
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Local guide (Hacienda Hipolongo guide)
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Feeding
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Lunch (x2)
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Box lunch
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Dinner (x2)
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Breakfasts (x2)
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Water bottle
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Beer tasting
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Photos of the experience
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What is not included in the tour?
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Drinks not included in lunch, box lunch, dinner and breakfast
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Additional consumption at Cerveceria La Quereñita
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Services not specified in the itinerary.
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tips
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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.
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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.
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What to bring for the tour?
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Camera or Smartphone
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Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
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Comfortable walking shoes. Rubber or leather boots.
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Wool gloves, scarf, rain poncho
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Warm clothes (in Hipolongo the temperature can drop a lot)
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Binoculars (optional), you will be able to observe several types of birds.
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Extra money in case you want to buy something during the tour.
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Other tour information
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In the reservation indicate food restrictions and allergies.
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In the reservation indicate the ages of the passengers.
