Quito-Mitad del Mundo - Cotopaxi National Park - Latacunga

Quito - 07:00 AM – An accredited tour guide will pick up guests from the hotel. After a one-hour journey, there will be a stop at a restaurant for breakfast. The tour will then proceed to the Middle of the World city, where visitors can admire one of Ecuador’s most iconic monuments while standing on the equator line that divides the planet into the northern and southern hemispheres. Additionally, the ethnographic museum offers insights into Ecuador’s diverse cultures.

Cotopaxi National Park - In the afternoon, the tour continues to Cotopaxi National Park, located in Ecuador’s largest volcanic area. Within the park, visitors will explore the Limpiopungo Lagoon, known for its clear but chilly waters. Here, a variety of birds and other mammals can be observed. The stunning Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, can be admired, weather permitting.

Quilotoa - Tigua - Pujili - Baños de Agua Santa

Laguna Quilotoa - 07:00 AM - After breakfast, the tour departs to visit Quilotoa Lagoon, renowned as one of South America’s most beautiful lagoons. Its emerald green waters fill the crater of an extinct volcano, making it a must-see destination in Ecuador.

Tigua - En route, the tour stops at Tigua, where artists in the Ecuadorian Andes are famous for their vibrant paintings depicting rural life. Their charming folk art is created using chicken feather brushes on sheep hide and wooden masks.

Pujili - The tour concludes in Pujili, a town with a traditional market where indigenous people from nearby mountain regions gather to trade animals and goods. This market offers an authentic experience for those seeking genuine local culture.

Rainforest - Baños de Agua Santa

Puyo - 07:00 AM - Departing from Baños de Agua Santa to Puyo in the Amazon Region, the tour visits Hola Vida Reserve. Upon arrival, guests can enjoy a half-hour hike through the jungle to a breathtaking waterfall, followed by a visit to an Indigenous Kichwa Community to learn about their environment and culture.

CASCADA EL PAILON - Returning to Baños de Agua Santa, the tour visits the Pailon del Diablo Waterfall, a magnificent 80-meter-high waterfall in the Rio Verde area. It is one of Ecuador’s most spectacular waterfalls, with a small viewing platform at the top offering an extraordinary vantage point to appreciate the falls’ raw power. The “Swing of the End of the World” is also included in the visit.

Baños de Agua Santa - Chimborazo National Park - Alausí

Mount Chimborazo - 08:00 AM - The tour heads to Chimborazo Volcano, the tallest peak in Ecuador and the 17th highest in the world. Interestingly, Chimborazo’s summit is the farthest point on Earth’s surface from its center.

Laguna de Colta - On the way to Alausi, there is a stop at Colta Lagoon, a large, elongated water body surrounded by lush vegetation and native bird species. Nearby is the “Church of Balbanera,” the oldest Catholic church in Ecuador. Legend has it that in the 1530s, Spanish troops, captivated by the lagoon’s beauty, built a church on its banks in honor of their patron, “La Virgen de Balbanera.”

Alausi Village - Ingapirca Ruins - Cuenca

Estacion Ferrocarril - 08:00 AM - After breakfast, the guide will lead a visit to Alausi’s central park, train station, and the “La loma de Llugli” viewpoint. The tour then travels south to reach the Ingapirca parish.

Ingapirca - En route to Cuenca, the tour visits the Ingapirca Ruins, an impressive complex showcasing constructions from both the Cañari and Inca cultures. “Ingapirca” means “Inca’s wall” in Kichwa. It is Ecuador’s most significant archaeological complex, with buildings made of perfectly carved stones joined with natural mortar.

Cuenca City Tour Half Day

Cuenca - 09:00 AM - Departing from the hotel, the tour explores Cuenca, a city known for its cobblestone streets, historic cathedrals, colonial parks, and urban rivers. As the capital of Azuay province and Ecuador’s third-largest city, Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Trust site. The tour highlights include Toquilla Hat factories, various churches, colonial plazas, traditional neighborhoods, and the Turi viewpoint. The afternoon is free for relaxation or exploring the city’s excellent restaurants.

Full Day Tour Cajas National Park

El Cajas National Park - 08:30 AM - The tour travels 33 km northwest of Cuenca to Cajas National Park, home to over 235 lakes, making it the most lake-rich national park in the Andes. Cajas National Park is the most accessible paramo park and one of the most scenic areas among Ecuador’s 45 national parks. It is the most visited national park in southern Ecuador, offering breathtaking scenery, wildlife, flora, and Polylepis forests. Transfers to Guayaquil can be arranged for an additional charge.

• Entrance fees
• Driver/guide
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• All activities
• 7 nights accommodation based on double occupancy

• Meals (lunch & dinner)
• Personal expenses
• Tips

This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the Andean Highlands as you travel along the Volcanoes Avenue, descending to experience the stunning beauty of the jungle.
This journey is perfect for those who wish to walk along paths featuring volcanoes, lagoons, waterfalls, colonial cities, archaeological sites, indigenous markets, and more.
The adventure begins in Quito and concludes in Cuenca.

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ONE WAY: QUITO TO CUENCA

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