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Travelling through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador

Cultural Ecuador: mountains to the Sea

11 days from £4,555pp

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Tour highlights

  • Explore the colonial architecture of Quito.

  • Visit a remote indigenous community.

  • Take a train ride through the Andes.

  • Relax at a beautiful countryside hacienda.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to Casona de la Ronda, where you'll stay for two nights. In the afternoon you'll stretch your legs with a private walking tour of Quito's historic colonial centre.

    • El Palacio del Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
    • Virgin of Quito
    • Presidential Palace, Quito

  • Today you'll drive north with your guide for a visit to Otavalo where you'll visit the indigenous market as well as several nearby towns famous for their exceptional artisans.

    • Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador

  • From Quito your guide will drive you south, following the beautiful scenery of the Andes and visiting a local market along the way. In Riobamba you'll spend two nights at Hosteria Abraspungo.

    • Journey through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Riobamba
    • Travelling through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador
    • Chimborazo, Ecuador

  • Today you'll visit San Rafael, an indigenous community high in the mountains, where you'll see the Alpaca Project, which introduces a sustainable source of income to this remote community.

    • Chimborazo, Ecuador
    • Chimborazo, Ecuador
    • Chimborazo, Ecuador

  • You'll continue by car and then by train through the Volcano route of Ecuador to Cuenca where you'll stay three nights at Mansion Alcazar.

    • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cuenca
    • Panama Hat maker, Cuenca
    • Panama Hats in Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Your guide will give you a private tour of charming Cuenca, including stops at Plaza San Sebastián and El Carmen de la Asuncion.

    • Cuenca
    • Cuenca church
    • Cuenca cathedral

  • Today's tour will focus on the numerous handicrafts made in Cuenca and the surrounding villages with visits to their workshops and galleries.

    • Cuenca, Ecuador
    • Flower market at Cuenca
    • Cuenca, Ecuador

  • From Cuenca you'll be driven to Hacienda La Danesa, where you'll relax at this authentic farmhouse in the countryside, enjoying activities at the property.

    • Fruit and vegetable market in Cuenca
    • Fruit and vegetable market in Cuenca
    • Fruit and vegetable market, Cuenca

  • Excursions from the hacienda can include horseback riding, bicycling, tubing and demonstrations of farm work, while you'll enjoy delicious meals made from ingredients sourced on site.

  • You'll have the morning to relax before heading to the airport in Guayaquil for your flight home.

    • El Malecon, Guayaquil
    • The Malecón, Guayaquil
    • Santa Ana in Guayaquil

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Quito
 
Avenue of Volcanoes
 
Cuenca
 
Guayaquil
 

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