CHIVA EXPRESS: ALONG THE AVENUE OF VOLCANOES - 2-4 day/1-3 night itinerary  Highlands
To see the country a different way, take a different track, and board the exclusive Chiva Express (like a bus on rails). As train fanciers know, it is how you get there that matters, and Metropolitan Touring invites you to catch its trains to see the best of Ecuador. A Chiva is a typical, old-fashioned Latin American bus, with open sides, so that passengers can hop on and off easily, and plenty of room on the roof for bags of grain, bananas and the odd chicken. In Quito, these buses have taken on a new lease of life as party vehicles with adapted, high-sided roofs. Typically, someone hires a chiva for a celebration, invites all their friends to ride on top, the bus drives around the streets of Quito, an oompa-oompa brass band banging out favorite tunes, while Andean canelazo drinks are liberally poured. The chiva idea has been adapted to the historic train ride from Quito to Guayaquil and passengers will enjoy an exclusive and unique trip through the Andean countryside and the coastal lowlands on board our Chiva Express - specially adapted for safety and comfort, while complementing the fin of the ride. Canelazo and brass band optional. From 330.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, year round

SPECIAL HACIENDAS OF ECUADOR - 6 day/5 night itinerary  Highlands
Discover the magic of the Andean region with its marvelous landscapes and the warmth of its inhabitants while reliving the gentle pace of times past in the Haciendas of the Highlands. Come and enjoy the taste of country hospitality, experience the Ecuadorian traditional cuisine, spend time with Ecuadorian families, owners of beautiful haciendas, located on historic sites. Rooms are ample and cozy, most feature fireplaces. This special five-nights Hacienda Experience feature stays at Dann Carlton, Hacienda Pinsaqui, Hacienda La Cienega. From 908.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY year round.

ELITE HACIENDAS OF ECUADOR - 8 day/7 night itinerary  Highlands
Discover the magic of the Andean region with its marvelous landscapes and the warmth of its inhabitants while reliving the gentle pace of times past in the Haciendas of the Highlands. Come and enjoy the taste of country hospitality, experience the Ecuadorian traditional cuisine, spend time with Ecuadorian families, owners of beautiful haciendas, located on historic sites. Rooms are ample and cozy, most feature fireplaces. This special seven-nights Hacienda Experience feature stays at Hilton Colon, Hacienda Zuleta, Hacienda San Agustin, Hacienda Chillo Jijon. From 2156.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY year round.