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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:
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodations
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
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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 center.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your guide will give you a private tour of charming Cuenca, including stops at Plaza San Sebastián and El Carmen de la Asuncion.
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Today's tour will focus on the numerous handicrafts made in Cuenca and the surrounding villages with visits to their workshops and galleries.
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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.
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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.
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You'll have the morning to relax before heading to the airport in Guayaquil for your flight home.
Accommodation
- Quito
- Avenue of Volcanoes
- Cuenca
- Hacienda La Danesa
- Guayaquil
The specialist who designs your trip to Ecuador will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
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