OPTION 1: ANDEAN HIGHLANDS 7 Days Most of these activities last only half a day, so that you can keep your children well-rested and in good spirits. The lodgings recommended offer wonderful amenities that will allow you to relax or play with your children when you are not on an excursion. Day 1 - Arrive in Quito. Overnight in Quito. Day 2 - Easy walking tour of Old Quito, visit Parque Carolina or Parque Ejido. Overnight in Quito. Day 3 - Day hike in Andean countryside. Overnight in 18th century hacienda near Otavalo. Day 3 - Day hike and visit local artisans. Overnight in hacienda. Day 4 - Otavalo market and visit Condor Reserve to see the endangered Andean Condor and flight demonstrations. Overnight in hacienda.. Day 6 - Return to Quito. Optional walk in Old Quito. Free afternoon. Day 7 -Transfer Out.  For prices, please call and we can discuss your preference for accommodations, age of your children and activity choices. 336-329-8112 or info@coreexpeditions.com

OPTION 2: CLOUDFORESTS AND HIGHLANDS -7 Days Day 1 - Arrive in Quito. Overnight in Quito. Day 2 - Easy walking tourn of Old Quito, visit Parque Carolina or Parque Ejido. Overnight in Quito. Day 3 - Leave by private vehicle in the morning. Stop by Cotopaxi National Park for a picnic lunch. Head further south to the warm cloudforest area near the town of Patate just north of Banos. Arrive a family hacienda with organic gardens. Enjoy an optional hike to the waterfalls on their private property or enjoy an oxen cart ride. Overnight in Hacienda. Day 4 - Visit local artisans and weaving demonstration or optional trout fishing activity for children. Overnight in hacienda. Day 5 - Enjoy an easy day hike in the cloudforest and stop by the town of Banos for some shopping. Overnight in Hacienda. Day 6 - After breakfast, head back to Quito. Enjoy a free afternoon visiting the artisan market or depending on the day enjoy one of many park events in the city. Day 7 -Transfer Out.  For prices, please call and we can discuss your preference for accommodations, age of your children and activity choices. 336-329-8112 or info@coreexpeditions.com