3-day excursion: 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.

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Things to do 3-day excursion: Winds of Paramo

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.

Highlights to see in 3-day excursion: Winds of Paramo

  • Hacienda Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo
  • Hill Igualata
  • Cimarron Waterfall
  • La Quereñita Brewery

Details

Duration
3 days
Language
Guide in Spanish and English
Price

Adultos: 270.00 €

Niños: 255.00 €

Availability and starting time

07:00 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

When to book?
You can reserve up to 120 hours before the activity
Free cancellation
Cancel free up to 3 days before the activity and receive a full refund.

Included

Transportation Quito - Hipolongo - Quito
Transportation Farm House - Pine Forest
Shared hosting
Bilingual national guide
Local guide (Hacienda Hipolongo guide)
Food (lunch x2)
Food (dinners x2)
Food (breakfast x2)
Food (box lunch)
Water bottle
Beer tasting
Photos of the experience
1 Participación en Premios Mensuales: Ver Premios

Excluded

Drinks not included in lunch, box lunch, dinner and breakfast
Additional consumption at Cerveceria La Quereñita
Services not specified in the itinerary.
Tips

Meeting point

Foch square, Foch and Queen Victoria. You will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a flag with the company logo.

Conditions

How to book?
Limited availability. Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability. Choose date and fill in the required fields. Secure and protected payment. You will immediately receive your booking confirmation.
Super safe route! COVID-19 efforts
Our route takes the recommendations and key considerations of security and protection against Coronavirus.
Is the interior of the monuments visited?
Exterior and interior of most named sites
Is the tour adapted for people with reduced mobility?
Not adapted
Guaranteed departures without min of travelers
Not
Are animals allowed?
Yes
Activity recommended for children?
Yes, families are welcome

Our promises

Best price guaranteed
Quick and easy reservation
Multilingual Customer Service
Secure payment

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