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6 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
50 peopleMaximum group size
6 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Relaxed
Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.
Starts
Ends
Quito, Ecuador
Cuenca, Ecuador
What's Included
Accommodation
5 nights' accommodationStandard Hotel Category = Finlandia Hotel or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Go Quito Hotel or similar 4*Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Santa Ana or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hacienda La Cienega or similar 4*Standard Hotel Category = Wanderlot Hotel or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hacienda Abraspungo or similar 4*Standard Hotel Category = Dorado Hotel or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Santa Lucia Hotel or similar 4*
Meals
5 Breakfasts
Transport
Operated with a French-speaking local driver/guide during visitsArrival private transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)Private transportation services throughout the tourDeparture private transfer to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
Others
3 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4)All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Rose plantation visit and Limpiopungo Lagoon walk (Day 2); indigenous market visit, Tigua Community painting workshop and Quilotoa Lagoon hike (Day 3); Ingapirca archaeological site visit (Day 4); Cuenca city tour and Handmade Pottery showroom (Day 5)Meet & Greet (Day 1)ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:
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Itinerary
Discover Ecuador’s highlands on a 6-day adventure through volcanoes, crater lakes, ancient ruins, and colonial cities. Visit Cotopaxi National Park, the emerald waters of Quilotoa Lagoon, the traditions of Tigua, the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Cuenca. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and history in the heart of the Andes.
day 1Arrival Quito
Upon arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport, you will be greeted by an English and Spanish-speaking local guide who will accompany you on a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a warm welcome and the convenience of having a friendly expert to assist you, share local insights, and answer any questions about Ecuador. Overnight in Quito.
day 2Quito – Cotopaxi (100km – 2hrs)
day 3Cotopaxi – Quilotoa – Riobamba (300km – 6hrs)
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