7-Day Cultural Ecuadorian Andean Landscapes Tour
Highlights
Quito, Cuenca, Riobamba, Otavalo
Locations Covered
Quito, Cuenca, Riobamba, Otavalo
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English, Spanish
Description
Take this 7-day tour to explore the best of Ecuador, explore the cities of Quito and Cuenca, and visit the Chimborazo Reserve and Cotopaxi National Park to witness a variety of fauna and flora scattered with beautiful lagoons and volcanoes. Discover the local culture of handicrafts at the world-famous indigenous market of Otavalo and witness the beauty of churches in Quito along with a trip to the 0-degree latitude where you can experience being in both the hemispheres of the Earth simultaneously!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Ecuador
- Meet your guide and transfer to your lodging.
Overnight stay.
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Day 2: Visit to Quito and the Middle of the World
- Have breakfast and start your journey with a visit to the city of Quito, known as the "Reliquary of Art in America". In November 1978, it was the first city to be declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Ecuador's cultural, governmental, historical, financial, and tourist center is one of the most modern cities in South America.
- On this day, visit its old part with baroque churches and viewpoints.
- Enjoy taking photos at latitude 0 and standing simultaneously in two hemispheres!
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Day 3: Explore the Handicraft Market in Otavalo
- Transfer to the city of Otavalo early in the morning after breakfast. It is one of Ecuador's most important tourist destinations with its indigenous market, handicrafts, gastronomy and people.
- Visit the Cuicocha lagoon, Otavalo market, and musical instruments workshop in Peguche.
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Day 4: Cotopaxi National Park - Riobamba
- Leave to the south, crossing the Panamericana, a highway that crosses the whole country and unites Ecuador with Colombia and Peru. This road is known as the Avenue of the Volcanoes.
- Enjoy a show to admire the Cayambe, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Altar, Sangay, and Chimborazo.
- Stop at the Cotopaxi National Park.
- Walk for a few minutes around the Limpiopungo lagoon.
- Continue to Riobamba.
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Day 5: Chimborazo Reserve - Cuenca
- Visit the Chimborazo Reserve early in the morning.
- Find the highest snow-capped mountain in Ecuador and many llamas and alpacas in a free state and protected by the reserve.
- Continue south and visit en route to the archaeological complex of Ingapirca (open from Wednesday to Sunday).
- Rest in this beautiful city upon arrival in Cuenca.
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Day 6: Visit to the City of Cuenca
- Visit the city of Cuenca, "The Athens of Ecuador", considered one of the most beautiful in the country for its architecture, traditions, people and beautiful landscapes.
- Explore the Cathedral, the toquilla straw hat factory, the Turi viewpoint and the flower market in the city.
- Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Quito in the afternoon.
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Day 7: Flight back to Quito
- Take our transportation to the airport in Cuenca for your flight back to Quito, depending on your flight time.
- From this day, you can extend your stay to the Galapagos Islands or do a jungle tour.
- Contact in advance for a customised tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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