7-Day Ecuadorian Andean Landscapes Tour

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7-Day Ecuadorian Andean Landscapes Tour

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Tour Category

Private Tour
Tour Types

Culture, History, Sightseeing
Duration

7 Days
Activity Level

Easy
Language

English, Spanish

Description

One of the great pride of Ecuador is the colonial houses and Haciendas because in them is kept part of our history, traditions and our descendants, built with great detail, spacious and cozy that transport us in time, make us dream of that past that marked our way and invites us to live magical and romantic moments. Come and enjoy this journey full of history, exquisite food, charm and beautiful landscapes.

You will get to know the historical center of Quito
You will feel the energy of being in the middle of the world
You will visit an indigenous handicraft market of the Otavalos
See the wonders of the lagoons and volcanoes along the way
You can reach the highest places of Ecuador visiting the volcanoes
You will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador, Cuenca
Learn about local people, the beautiful landscapes combined with folklore, culture and nature

DAY 1: Arrival in Ecuador

You will be met by your guide and then taken to the hotel. Lodging
DAY 2: Visit to the city of Quito and the Middle of the World

Breakfast. Visit to the city of Quito known as "Reliquary of Art in America" because in November 1978 was the first city declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is the cultural, governmental, historical, financial and tourist center of Ecuador, besides being one of the most modern cities in South America. This day we will visit its old part with baroque churches and viewpoints, then you can enjoy the photo at latitude 0 and be standing at the same time in two hemispheres.
DAY 3 Visit to the handicraft market in Otavalo

Breakfast. Early in the morning we will transfer to the city of Otavalo, one of the most important tourist destinations in Ecuador with its indigenous market, handicrafts, gastronomy and its people. This day you will visit the Cuicocha lagoon, Otavalo market, musical instruments workshop in Peguche.
DAY 4: Departure to the city of Riobamba

Breakfast. In the morning we will leave to the south crossing the Panamericana, highway that crosses the whole country and unites Ecuador with Colombia and Peru, this road is known as Avenue of the volcanoes where you can enjoy a show to admire the Cayambe, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Altar, Sangay, Chimborazo, among others; we will stop at the Cotopaxi National Park, where you will walk for a few minutes around the Limpiopungo lagoon and then continue to Riobamba.
DAY 5: Chimborazo Reserve - Cuenca

Breakfast. Early in the morning we go to the Chimborazo Reserve, where we find the highest snow-capped mountain in Ecuador and a large number of llamas and alpacas that are in a free state and protected by the reserve. Then, we continue south, we will visit en route the archaeological complex of Ingapirca (open from Wednesday to Sunday) and then we will be able to rest in this beautiful city upon arrival in Cuenca.
DAY 6: Visit to the city of Cuenca

Breakfast. In the morning we will visit the city of Cuenca "The Athens of Ecuador" considered one of the most beautiful in the country for its architecture, traditions, people and beautiful landscapes. We will visit the Cathedral, the toquilla straw hat factory, the Turi viewpoint and the flower market. In the afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight to Quito.
DAY 7: Flight back to Quito

Breakfast. Depending on the time of your flight, your transportation will take you to the airport in Cuenca for your flight back to Quito. End of services.
From this day, you can make an extension to the Galapagos Islands or do a jungle tour. Feel free to contact me for ideas.

Licensed National Tourist Guide
Private ground transportation
Entrance fees to the mentioned places
Lodging in double rooms in superior tourist hotels
Breakfast in hotels
Visits according to the itinerary
Return flight from Cuenca to Quito.

Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not mentioned
Drinks
Tips or personal expenses
Extension of tours

Dress in layers every day
Comfortable walking pants
Long sleeve shirts or t-shirts
Windbreaker and waterproof jacket
Scarf
Sun block
Water for hydration
Some candy or chocolate for the altitude
Trekking poles
Comfortable walking shoes
Light sweaters
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Camera

This is a tour that will reach different altitudes, so it is always recommended to dress in layers to accommodate you according to the day and weather.
The entire trip will be by land transportation, but with intermediate stops for visits.
The longest trip will be from Riobamba to Cuenca, with a duration of approximately 5 hours.
As this is a private trip, you will be able to make the stops you need to go to the bathroom, take pictures, etc.
It is a trip with easy to visit sites, so it is a tour for all ages.