Pour les voyageurs indépendants qui aiment décider eux-mêmes de l'itinéraire, traverser des paysages magnifiques et s'arrêter pour prendre des photos, les vacances en voiture sont le nec plus ultra du road trip.
Nos itinéraires de voyage en auto-conduite ont été soigneusement choisis pour vous faire découvrir le meilleur des sites et expériences étonnantes de l ́Équateur en explorant hors des sentiers battus dans un véhicule SUV. Vous aurez l'occasion de prendre votre temps à chaque endroit, en choisissant quand arriver et quand partir, car il n'y a pas de guides touristiques, d'heures de départ ou d'autres groupes dont il faut se soucier pendant ces vacances.
Tout est modifiable, ce qui vous donne la liberté de construire un voyage unique et personnel à la date de votre choix. Améliorez votre hébergement pour la totalité - ou une partie - de votre voyage, ralentissez le rythme avec quelques nuits supplémentaires ici et là ou ajoutez quelques aventures plus actives sur un forfait vacances passionnant avec location de voiture.
Avantages
Activité | Hébergement | Repas |
Arrival at Quito Airport and Transfer to your hotel | Ikala Quito | -/-/- |
Free Day in Quito | Ikala Quito | B/-/- |
Quito – Mindo | Sisakuna | B/-/- |
Mindo – Cotopaxi Hacienda | Hacienda El Porvenir | B/-/- |
Cotopaxi Hacienda – Pailon del Diablo – Baños | Sangay Spa & Hotel | B/-/- |
Baños – Tena | Hakuna Matata | B/-/- |
Tena – Hotsprings in Termas de Papallacta | Termas de Papallacta | B/-/- |
Papallacta – Otavalo Market & Cuicocha Lagoon | Hacienda Pinsaqui | B/-/- |
Otavalo – Quito | Ikala Quito | B/-/- |
Sightseeing & Departure from Quito, Departure | – | B/-/- |
B = Breakfast, BL = Box Lunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
You will arrive at Quito International Airport; rental car reservations will be properly made and the counter agent will have your information prior to your arrival at the rental car counter located a few steps next to Local Arrivals.
The car rental agent will ask for your passport, driver's license, and credit card for a deposit in case there are any traffic speed tickets or damages to the vehicle that will not be covered by the insurance.
The entire city of Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing at an altitude of 9,350 feet (2,850 m) and welcoming visitors with its picturesque plazas situated between mountain peaks. The city has an abundance of market stands, shamanistic healers, and fourth-generation hat makers, as well as a vibrant and sophisticated culinary and nightlife scene.
Nuitée: Quito
Spend today exploring Quito at your own pace. Visit the historic Old Town to discover the colonial churches of San Fransisco, La Compañia, and other historical landmarks, or head to the fascinating Equator Monument, which also houses the Ethnographical Museum. If you're feeling adventurous, ride a cable car up the slopes of nearby Volcán Pichincha for dizzying views over the city from 12,942 feet (3,944 m).
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Quito
Today you'll explore the lush green cloud forest of Mindo. Its location at the western slopes of the Andean highlands gives this region mild temperatures and lots of rainfall. Thanks to the favorable conditions, the Mindo forest has incredibly high
biodiversity. You'll get the chance to see some of the countless birds, butterflies, and insect species that call the region home. Visit the butterfly garden, hike to beautiful waterfalls, or fly between the treetops on a zipline. Afterwards, take a chance and learn to make chocolate and taste your creations.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Mindo
Spend your last few moments strolling through Mindo, before making you towards Cotopaxi National Park. National Parks usually close at 17h00 so you will have enough time to rest and you could do horseback riding (Optional). Enjoy the history behind the corridors and walls of one of the oldest haciendas of the Cotopaxi region where you will spend the night.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Cotopaxi Hacienda
In the morning, you will leave your hacienda in Cotopaxi National Park and head to the town of Baños (approx. 3 hours), famous as one of Ecuador's outdoor capitals. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and rest a little bit. Driving south from Baños in the afternoon, following the "Avenue of waterfalls", you will follow the Pastaza River on its way through the valley of the same name. Passing a number of waterfalls, you will reach the village of Rio Verde, where you will stop to visit the well-known El Pailon del Diablo (The Devil's Cauldron) waterfall. You may also rent a bike and ride to the waterfall.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Baños
After spending the day in Baños, enjoy one last time what you have pending in this adventurous city before parting to the Amazon city of Tena. Drive along the avenue of the waterfalls and notice how the vegetation shifters. Once you arrive at your hotel in Tena, spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Tena
Today, you will be driving just a few hours west towards Papallacta, and you’ll absolutely feel the change in elevation when you arrive! The drive is along a twisty road up from the rainforest into the mountains.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Papallacta
In the morning, head to Otavalo. The city is the home of the well-known indigenous market where artisans come to sell colorful textiles and other traditional goods. Snack on fruits and other snacks while you browse the stalls for paintings, carvings, hand- painted bowls, and much more. Enjoy some street food (try the salted mango or fritada con mote—fried pork with cooked corn, then continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi for some free time and more shopping (the town is famous for its leather products). In the afternoon, stroll along the shores of the volcanic crater lake of Cuicocha. You can even take a boat ride around the two islands.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: Otavalo
You will head to the small waterfall Peguche, formed by the river of the same name. This waterfall is considered an indigenous ceremonial site. After visiting the waterfall, you could also stop by the local artisans who live and work in this area.
For your overnight stay, you return to Quito.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: -
Make your way towards Quito's Airport, and drop off your car rental to return back home. Make sure to return de vehicle in the same conditions, if you had any mishappen with the rental car make sure to let us know in advance.
Repas Petit-déjeuner
Nuitée: -
Please note that the category stars given for the accommodations are estimated as local categories that do not fit international standards. Local categories are in all cases alike or higher than the ones given above.
NB: Veuillez lire tous les itinéraires à titre indicatif uniquement. Tous les itinéraires et programmes peuvent être modifiés sans préavis en raison des politiques et réglementations des parcs nationaux, des conditions météorologiques, des changements saisonniers, des raisons de sécurité et de la faune rencontrée pendant le voyage. La flexibilité est la clé du succès de toute expédition. Néanmoins, la sécurité et l'intérêt de nos passagers sont toujours la première priorité.
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