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By Lima Tours
Price is €1,640 per traveller
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Features

  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Cotopaxi volcano views & hiking around Quilotoa crater lake
    • Baños waterfalls and Chimborazo: Adventure, nature & culture
    • Explore Ingapirca ruins and stroll through charming Cuenca.
    • Hike Cajas National Park and end in vibrant Guayaquil.
    • Discover Inca history at Ingapirca and scenic Cuenca charm.

Activity location

  • Guayaquil
    • Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quito
    • Metropolitan District of Quito
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Standard Category - One single room

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English
  • Food only

Hotel category:

  • Day 1 (Quito): inlandia Hotel or similar 3*
  • Day 2 (Cotopaxi): Hacienda Santa Ana or similar 3*
  • Day 3 (Baños): Casa Balcón hotel or similar 3*
  • Days 4 and 5 (Riobamba): Wanderlothotel or similar 3*
  • Day 6 (Cuenca): Dorado hotel or similar 3*
  • Day 7 (Guayaquil): Unipark Hotel or similar 3*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€3,053.79 x 1 Traveller€3,053.79
Total
Price is €3,053.79

Superior Category - One Single Room

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English
  • Food only

Hotel category:

  • Day 1 (Quito): Go Quito Hotel or similar 4*
  • Day 2 (Cotopaxi): Hacienda La Ciénega or similar 4*
  • Day 3 (Baños): Samari Spa Hotel or similar 4*
  • Days 4 and 5 (Riobamba): Hacienda Abraspungo or similar 4*
  • Day 6 (Cuenca): Santa Lucía Hotel or similar 4*
  • Day 7 (Guayaquil): Wyndham Puerto Santa Ana or similar 4*

Note:

  • Child only applies to Twin or double room accompanied by an adult.
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€3,882.20 x 1 Traveller€3,882.20
Total
Price is €3,882.20

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Operated with a Spanish and English-speaking local guide during visits
  • Inclusions
    1 (N) in Quito, 1(N) in Cotopaxi,1(N) in Baños,2 nights in Riobamba,1(N) in Cuenca,1(N) in Guayaquil
  • Inclusions
    7 desayunos y 5 almuerzos
  • Inclusions
    Departure transfer from the hotel to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Day 7)
  • Inclusions
    Arrival private transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
  • Inclusions
    Private transport services throughout the tour
  • Inclusions
    Departure private transfer to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
  • Inclusions
    All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Meet & Greet (Day 1)
  • Exclusions
    Visa fees.
  • Exclusions
    International and domestic flights.
  • Exclusions
    Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise).
  • Exclusions
    Optional tours.
  • Exclusions
    Any visit not mentioned in the programme
  • Exclusions
    Porterage and service charge.
  • Exclusions
    Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme.
  • Exclusions
    Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any).
  • Exclusions
    Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances

Know before you book

    • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
    • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
    • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.
    • Each passenger is allowed 1 checked bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 1 hand baggage.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • DAY 1: ARRIVAL QUITO

    A bilingual local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you comfortably to your hotel.

    • Overnight in Quito

    DAY 2: QUITO – COTOPAXI

    Depart from your Quito hotel to visit a rose plantation and Cotopaxi National Park, with a lagoon walk, possible ascent to José Rivas Refuge, páramo tea break, and lunch at a mountain lodge.

    • Overnight in Cotopaxi.

    DAY 3: COTOPAXI – QUILOTOA – BAÑOS

    Travel along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Quilotoa, visiting a traditional indigenous market, enjoying the lagoon views or hike, and an Andean lunch, then continue to Baños in the afternoon.

    • Overnight in Baños.

    DAY 4: BAÑOS – RIOBAMBA

    Enjoy a scenic drive to Runtún to visit the Tree House and Swing at the End of the World, then explore the Waterfall Route and hike to Devil’s Cauldron before continuing to Riobamba.

    • Overnight in Riobamba.

    DAY 5: RIOBAMBA – CHIMBORAZO RESERVE – RIOBAMBA

    Visit Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve, hike from Carrel to Whymper Refuge, enjoy Andean views and páramo landscapes, then have a traditional lunch and cultural visit in La Moya before returning to Riobamba.

    • Overnight in Riobamba.

    DAY 6: RIOBAMBA – INGAPRICA – CUENCA

    Breakfast at the hotel.

    Today, we travel towards the Ozogoche Lagoons, passing by Lake Colta and visiting the historic Balbanera Church, the oldest church in Ecuador, built by the Spanish in 1534. Discover the mystical beauty of the Ozogoche Lagoons, a sacred site surrounded by the Andean highlands and steeped in ancient legends. Located within Sangay National Park, these cold, crystal-clear lagoons offer breathtaking scenery, perfect for connecting with nature, learning about local indigenous traditions, and, with some luck, spotting Andean birdlife. A peaceful and spiritual experience in the heart of the Andes.

    We then continue to Ingapirca, Ecuador’s most important archaeological complex, where you will explore the fascinating history of the Cañari and Inca civilisations.

    Finally, we proceed to Cuenca.

    • Overnight in Cuenca.

    DAY 7: CUENCA – CAJAS NATIONAL PARK – GUAYAQUIL

    Explore Cajas National Park with walks and hikes around Llaviuco and Toreadora Lakes, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, lunch locally, then continue to Guayaquil.

    • Overnight in Guayaquil.

    DAY 8: GUAYAQUIL DEPARTURE

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airpor

Location

Activity location

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    Guayaquil
    • Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Quito
    • Metropolitan District of Quito
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador