5-Day Quilotoa Crater Lake, Cuenca, & Guayaquil Tour
Highlights
Quilotoa Lake, Riobamba, Cuenca, Cajas National Park, Guayaquil, Quito
Locations Covered
Quilotoa Lake, Riobamba, Cuenca, Cajas National Park, Guayaquil, Quito
archaeological, sightseeing, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English, Italian, Spanish
Description
Take this 5-day adventurous tour that perfectly blends nature, history, and culture to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ecuador's Andes, from the stunning Quilotoa Crater Lake to the majestic Chimborazo Volcano. Explore the ancient Inca ruins of Ingapirca and the charming colonial city of Cuenca, enjoy unforgettable hikes through the lush landscapes of El Cajas National Park, and conclude your journey in the vibrant city of Guayaquil.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Visit Quilotoa Lagoon
- Start this day by heading towards the Quilotoa Lagoon, passing through beautiful Andean landscapes and indigenous villages.
- Have a fantastic view of the turquoise-coloured lagoon from the crater.
- Begin our descent to the shore to appreciate the scenery.
- Take a challenging return journey; if you wish, you can rent mules from the local people (not included) so you can get there faster and without much effort.
- Depart to the city of Riobamba.
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Day 2: Riobamba - Ingapirca ruins - Cuenca
- After breakfast, leave for the Chimborazo Volcano, the highest volcano in Ecuador at 6,263 metres above sea level, considered the farthest point on Earth and two thousand metres higher than Everest. The measurement is considered to be from the centre of the planet. Chimborazo has also been called the King of the Ecuadorian Andes.
- Walk through beautiful Andean landscapes on a long day tour to observe herds of vicuñas and llamas, hike in the volcano, and visit archaeological sites left by the Incas in their short passage through these Ecuadorian lands.
- Conclude your day in Cuenca.
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Day 3: Cuenca City Tour
- Explore the city of Cuenca, which has narrow cobblestone streets and is the third most crucial Ecuadorian city in Ecuador.
- Witness buildings with colonial architecture and finely built places of interest.
- During this afternoon's visit, visit the New Cathedral, parks, flower market, Pajatoquilla hat factory, and Turi viewpoint.
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Day 4: Cajas National Park - Guayaquil
- Continue to the picturesque El Cajas National Park, the beautiful site 15 km from Cuenca, with about 200 lakes, some of which date back to the ancient Ice Age. The area is connected by rivers that flow into the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
- Take an easy 1-hour hike through the moorlands and cloud forest, an area full of various species of birds and wildlife.
- Descend to the coast and arrive in Guayaquil to spend the night.
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Day 5: Return Trip
- If you wish, you can continue visiting this country's wonders and extend your trip to the Galapagos Islands, the jungle or other places you would like to visit on this last day in mainland Ecuador.
- After check-out, your transportation will take you to the airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
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| 4 to 6 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 3 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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