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Illa is a luxury hotel in the neighborhood of San Marcos, at the heart of Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. Get closer to Quito’s past and present during your stay at Illa Experience Hotel. Let the city charm you, let it draw you into the essence of our culture and traditions.

Rooms

All these experiences are lived out from the comforts of a stylishly-restored building dating back to 1700. The 10-room hotel showcases key periods in the capital’s history, the rooms and suites on each floor decorated in Colonial, Republican and contemporary styles respectively.

Gastronomy 

 Perhaps most enticing of all, savour innovative Ecuadorian cuisine at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant partner, Nuema. In their previous location, the restaurant earned a top-recommended spot on Trip Advisor thanks to their refreshing take on Ecuadorian cuisine. The brilliance of their dishes comes from finding ways to respect traditional products without being traditional. Farm-to-table with ancient ingredients and modern innovation.

Spa

Treat yourself to a little pampering in our spa, equipped with Jacuzzi, body therapy room, reflexology room, luxurious amenities, and an exclusive area for one or two people. Only for guests, by prior reservation.
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Itineraries

Playing a charango at the local market in Otavalo, Ecuador
$3,811
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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the colonial city of Cuenca
  • Visit the homes of local weavers
  • Hike through the shadowed jungle
  • Raft down the Jatunyacu River
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hacienda Visits, Horseback Riding, Land Tours, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Spa Relaxation, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Landscape of mainland Ecuador
$4,199
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Ultimate Ecuador

15 Day Itinerary
  • Bike Pichincha Volcano
  • Visit Bellavista Cloudforest
  • Horseback riding in Cotopaxi
  • See the Noneno Community
Activities:
Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hacienda, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Land, Local Market, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visit, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Sacha Lodge
$2,556
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Sacha Lodge and Casa del Suizo

8 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Fishing, Land, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Floreana Island
$4,720
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Hotel Silberstein

10 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about local conservation
  • View sea lions & frigrate birds
  • Climb Bartolome Island for views
  • Mail a postcard from Floreana
Activities:
Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Sacha Lodge greets travelers on a tour of the Amazon
$2,152
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Sacha Lodge

7 Day Itinerary
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
  • Take night walks through the forest
  • Observe the unique wildlife
  • View the forest from the canopy
Activities:
Fishing, Land Tours, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
$6,635
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Islands and Incas

15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore magical Machu Picchu
  • Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
  • Photograph iguanas & sea lions
  • Wonder at volcanic landscapes
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Embark on a sightseeing canoe trip
$2,058
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La Selva Lodge

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
  • Take night walks in the rainforest
  • Observe unique Amazon wildlife
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
Activities:
Fishing, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Enjoy seeing the beauty of these islands on an exciting kayak trip.
$3,824
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Galapagos Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Snorkeling with friends
$3,852
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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
  • Snorkel among unique wildlife
  • Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Kayaking the Amazon
$1,623
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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Observe Black Caimans
  • Walk Yasuni National Park
  • Encounter Amazon wildlife
  • Take an early morning hike
Activities:
Camping, Fishing, Homestays, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
$4,878
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Hiking Galapagos

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
Activities:
Hiking, Land Exploration, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
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See giant tortoises in the Galapagos
$7,176
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Wildlife Odyssey

15 Day Itinerary
  • Observe macaws at a clay lick
  • Visit a 130-ft. observation tower
  • Take in the vast array of wildlife
  • Snorkel through clear waters
Activities:
Biking, Fishing, Hacienda Visits, Horseback Riding, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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See Blue-footed Boobies on your trip to the Galapagos
$7,115
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Finch Bay EcoHotel

10 Day Itinerary
  • View Giant Tortoises
  • Snorkel along shallow reefs
  • Hike to view sea lions & lizards
  • Choose from a menu of activities
Activities:
Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Incredible Cotopaxi
$2,371
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Raft down Class III rapids
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
Activities:
Biking, Hacienda, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Land, Local Market, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Hiker approaching Cotopaxi Volcano
$1,411
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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary
  • Take in the volcanic mountain views
  • Hike through native Andean forest
  • Visit an Andean Cowboy community
  • Explore Inca sites
Activities:
Camping, Hacienda, Hiking, Land, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Challenging
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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
$2,068
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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
  • Visit bustling Otavalo Market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Enjoy various activities in Baño
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour Details
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I guess he wanted to see my camera
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University of Montana Alumni Galapagos

Activities:
Expedition Cruises, Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
$1,867
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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
  • Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
  • Visit a unique mangrove forest
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Sea lions bask in the sun on the beach
$8,244
Savings
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Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin’s Footsteps

9 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Visit Cerro Colorado
  • Observe friendly sea lions
  • Admire South Plaza's natural beauty
  • Snorkel & kayak at Gardner Bay
Activities:
Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$6,452
Savings
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Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Walk across Dragon Hill
  • Explore Champion Islet
  • Snorkel along Punta Vicente Roca
  • Visit the Darwin Research Station
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise Details
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Sea lion coming in from a swim
$6,452
Savings
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Galápagos Islands Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • See the iconic Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit famous Pinnacle rock
  • Cruise to Buccaneer Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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$1,647
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Trekking Along the Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuador

8 Day Itinerary
  • Witness Cotopaxi volcano
  • Trek along Toachi canyon
  • Explore Chimborazo Volcano
  • Discover Llanganates National Park
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour Details
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