South America Touring, Amazon River Cruise, Brazil, Chile, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Antarctic Cruising
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17 QUITO & MASHPI CLOUD FOREST Quito & Mashpi Cloud Forest As you explore the heart of Ecuador, two of its most stylish hotels present complete luxury, and are exclusive to APT. Quito's grand Casa Gangotena blends Ecuador's colonial past with contemporary sophistication. In Mashpi's Cloud Forest, your boutique eco-lodge is a luxury hideaway in the clouds. APT EXCLUSIVE! Casa Gangotena, Quito (Ecuador) Beyond the doors of Casa Gangotena, the World Heritage wonders of Quito await. Located in the heart of the historic Old Town, the hotel is perfectly positioned to explore the bustling Plaza Grande, Plaza Santo Domingo, the Presidential Palace and many cultural centres. Set Within a Historic Mansion Overlooking Quito's central Plaza San Francisco, this boutique hotel showcases contemporary design, antiques, modern technologies and the quintessential comforts. Awarded as one of the best hotels in South America, each of the rooms in this historic property benefit from the mansion's elegant, tall ceilings, and are furnished with rich carpets, comfortable beds and a spacious ensuite bathroom with all the modern amenities. Charming Tradition The Casa Gangotena invites guests to share in the tradition of afternoon tea at the hotel. Unwind on the patio with a cup of delicious Ecuadorian coffee or tea brewed fresh with herbs from the garden, like a true Quiteño. APT EXCLUSIVE! Mashpi Lodge, Andean Cloud Forest (Ecuador) Buried deep in a 3,000-acre private reserve amid the cloud forests of Ecuador, the Mashpi Lodge is an award-winning hideaway where floor-to-ceiling windows amplify the sensation of being part of the lush vegetation. Boutique Luxury Built with the latest techniques in sustainable design, the boutique Mashpi Lodge offers just 22 suites. This intimate experience is enhanced by the lodge's indulgent spa, library and a beautiful outside terrace which is the perfect place for birdwatching. Enchanting Experiences Await Within the isolated realms of the Mashpi Cloud Forest, the sound of waterfalls and birds calling is unremitting. Ride a sky bike through blankets of white mist, as if entering into a dream. Visit the Life Centre and let curious butterflies make you their home for but a minute. See hummingbirds dart back and forth in a captivating display. Here you will find yourself in total awe of nature and what it can teach us – a feeling you'll want to hold on to. Stay in the beautiful historic centre of Quito Relax in the stunning surrounds of Mashpi Lodge