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Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.
Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour
Pailon del Diablo waterfall
Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour
Cuenca to Quito Through the Andes 5-Day Tour

Cuenca to Quito 4 or 5 Day Tour with Chimborazo, Quilotoa, Baños and Cotopaxi.

By Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$1,480 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

A great option to discover the stunning scenery and highlights of the Ecuadorian Andes on our Cuenca to Quito (One way) private 4-day or 5-day tour. Alongside an experienced tour guide, explore top Ecuador's highlights including Cotopaxi volcano, Quilotoa crater lake, Pailon del Diablo waterfall, indigenous markets, and the Ingapirca Inca ruins. Your package is inclusive of accommodation and most meals for a hassle-free experience.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a flexible and perzonalized private tour
  • Learn about Ecuador's history, culture, nature and geology from your licensed guide.
  • Optional excursion to Chimborazo, for an added fee.
  • Upgrade to include accommodation in top hotels.

Activity location

  • Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador

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4-day Standard Shared Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

3 nights in 3-stars hotel
Duration: 4 days
3 breakfast, 4 lunches
Saloon or Van: Saloon vehicle for up to 3 participants, for 4 or more participants, we provide a Van or Minibus
Shared tour: Other guests might join the tour
Pickup included

Price details
S$1,480.02 x 1 AdultS$1,480.02
Total
Price is S$1,480.02
5-day Standard Shared tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

4 nights in 3 starts hotels
Duration: 5 days
Breakfast 4, Lunch 5 p.p
Saloon or Van: For up to 3 participants saloon vehicle, for 4 or more participants Van or Minibus
Shared tour: Other guests might join the tour
Pickup included

Price details
S$2,153.37 x 1 AdultS$2,153.37
Total
Price is S$2,153.37
5-day Standard Shared tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

4 nights in 3 starts hotels
Duration: 5 days
Breakfast 4, Lunch 5 p.p
Saloon or Van: For up to 3 participants saloon vehicle, for 4 or more participants Van or Minibus
Shared tour: Other guests might join the tour
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
S$2,153.37 x 1 AdultS$2,153.37
Total
Price is S$2,153.37
4-day First Class Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

3 nights in 4 stars hotels
Duration: 4 days
3 Breakfast, 4 Lunch p.p
SUV or Van: SUV vehicle for up to 3 participants, for more participants we provide a Van or Minibus
Pickup included

Price details
S$2,153.37 x 1 AdultS$2,153.37
Total
Price is S$2,153.37
5-day First Class Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

4 nights in 4 stars hotels
Duration: 5 days
Breakfast 4, Lunch 5 p.p
SUV or Minivan: SUV up to 4 participants, Van and Minibus for more participants
Pickup included

Price details
S$2,557.38 x 1 AdultS$2,557.38
Total
Price is S$2,557.38
5-day First Class Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

4 nights in 4 stars hotels
Duration: 5 days
Breakfast 4, Lunch 5 p.p
SUV or Minivan: SUV up to 4 participants, Van and Minibus for more participants
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
S$2,801.14 x 1 AdultS$2,801.14
Total
Price is S$2,801.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's included3 or 4 nights accommodation (Based on the option you selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed tour guide and private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance (Available under request)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cuenca – Ingapirca – Alausi
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Riobamba Standard: Casa 1881 or Superior: Abraspungo
Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
From Cuenca we’ll travel 48 miles north direction to the Ingapirca archaeological site, it’s the largest Incan ruins in Ecuador which encapsulates the sophisticated Inca design, architecture, and engineering. You’ll discover how, the Incas merged their own community with the native indigenous called Cañaris. This is reflected in the two separate Temples of the Moon and Sun, dedicated to the beliefs of each culture. Please notice the Ingapirca Ruins are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. We can still visit the site from the outside or we can propose an alternative activity instead.
Estacion Ferrocarril
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore one of the most interesting areas in our country. "The Devil’s Nose Mountain". On this mountain the famous Devil's Nose Train was built. In its day it was considered one of the greatest feats of railway engineering that the world had seen. Even-though the train is not operating at the moment, we will be able to enjoy the charming landscape on a half an hour hike in Pistishi community.
Day 2: Devil's Nose Hike - Chimborazo - Riobamba
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Riobamba or Baños
Mount Chimborazo
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit Chimborazo Wildlife Refuge, this volcano is the highest peak in Ecuador and the highest peak in the world measured from the centre of the earth. Here we can take a one-hour hour hike up to the second refuge nearly 16,000 feet (4,875 m) above sea level. It's also a great opportunity to do mountain bike activities down the slopes of Chimborazo to outings around rural villages along backroads, ranging from beginners to advanced bikers. (Optional activity for an extra cost, please contact us for more details). These activities are flexible and based to your interests and fitness.
Day 3: Baños - Waterfalls Route - Treehouse
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Baños at category of hotel selected
La Casa del Arbol
  • 2m
  • Admission ticket included
After a half an hour drive from Riobamba, we will take a short hike to visit the "Treehouse" where the National Geographic photo contest winner was taken.
CASCADA EL PAILON
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Then we will continue our drive for about 45 minutes, making several stops along the waterfalls route, before reaching the “Pailon del Diablo” waterfall. After a two-kilometer hike we will reach this magical place, one of the top ten largest waterfalls found in Ecuador.
Day 4: Baños - Quilotoa Lake - Latacunga
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Latacunga, exclusively included on the 5-day tour option.
Quilotoa
  • 8h
We leave Baños and drive to Quilotoa on the Panamerican Highway, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views of the Andes, Quilotoa lake, and the colourful landscape of the moors that surround it. Upon arrival, you can descend to the edge of the Crater Lake and return on horseback, or simply take a walk around the rim, and then get to know the lively local communities. In order to get in touch with local communities, a visit to a local indigenous market will be included depending on the weekday (Saquisili, Pujili, Sumbahua, etc.) Then we will visit a local family of painters and also the Toachi canyon.
Day 5: Cotopaxi - Drop off in Quito
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Cotopaxi National Park
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Cotopaxi Volcano is 5,897 metres high, it's the second-highest peak in the country, and elegantly adorns the Cordillera Real of the Ecuadorian Andes. We will enter the Cotopaxi National Park for a close encounter with the Paramo biodiversity and an ecological explanation of its importance. After a short hike around Limpiapungo lake, we let the adventure begin! We will continue to the car park (4500 m.a.s.l) in order to ascend the First Refugee of the volcano (4810 m.a.s.l). You can rest and eat some hot soup at the refugee or continue the ascent to the Glaciers (depending on weather conditions). After a long day, we head to Quito.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIngapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIngapirca Archaeological Complex
    • Ingapirca, Ecuador

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