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Ecuador Highlights

9 Days / 8 Nights

    • Countries in Tour:
      Ecuador
    • Attractions:
      Quito, Peguche, Cotacachi, Magdalena, Train, Salinas, Otavalo Market, Cuenca, Riobamba, Alausí, Ingapirca

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Quito

    Arrival - transfer to the hotel.
    Day 2

    Quito

    Colonial City Tour, bustling streets and squares in one of the largest historical old town of the Americas. (B)
    Day 3

    Quito - Peguche - Cotacachi - Magdalena - Karanki Community

    Visit the traditional looms and Andean handcrafted instruments of Peguche. Then visit Magdalena, once home to Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor and meet the Karanki community in a paradise lost in time amongst llamas and condors, peaceful lagoons and the patchwork slopes of Imbabura Volcano. Admire the beauty of their embroidery, share their everyday shepherding and harvesting activities and stand face-toface with a people untouched by the urgencies of modern life.
    Overnight in a comfortable room with private facilities and hot water, taste a homemade Andean meal and discover this natural mountain realm with optional activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking the nearby hills. (B,D)
    Day 4

    Ibarra - Chaski - Antawa Train - Salinas - Otavalo Market - Quito

    Visit the famous Otavalo craft fair; drive to Ibarra and catch the Chaski Antawa train. The landscapes provide a magical setting, pass through mysterious tunnels, cross high-rising bridges and admire a unique biodiversity. Arrive in Salinas, an Afro-Ecuadorian community that is well known for its agricultural activities. (B,L)
    Day 5

    Quito - Baños - Riobamba

    Drive south of Quito into the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Admire Cotopaxi up close. Visit Baños, Gateway to the Amazon, travel to Riobamba; panoramic city tour. (B)
    Day 6

    Riobamba - Alausí - Ingapirca - Cuenca

    Start your day with a drive through some of the most picturesque indigenous areas of the country. Take the Devil’s Nose train ride and continue your way south to the Ingapirca Ruins, then arrive in Cuenca. (B,BL)
    Day 7

    Cuenca

    City TourLet its cobblestone streets, graceful wrought-iron balconies, and flowerfilled plazas captivate you. A visit to a straw-hat export company is scheduled for the afternoon.
    Day 8

    Cuenca - El Cajas - Guayaquil

    Visit the awe-inspiring El Cajas National Park, known for its beautiful landscapes and at least 200 lagoons, including La Toreadora Lake. Arrive in Guayaquil. (B)
    Day 9

    Guayaquil

    Transfer out. End of services. (B)

    Included:

    - Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 box lunch & 1 dinner.
    - 8 nights first class hotels* Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca & Guayaquil.
    - Transfer in/out.
    - Multilingual guides (upon request).

    Not Included:

    - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    - International departure tax US$ 28.27 departing from Guayaquil.
    - Medical services, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses.