ECUADOR - TOURS TO CUENCA & RIOBAMBA 

On top of the Inca's ruins of the city of Tomebamba and with a strong essence of the Spanish colonial past, Cuenca (Azuay's capital city) was founded. It's an extraordinary colonial city declared World Cultural Heritage. The history of this area is rich even before the Spanish conquest. This area offers attractions such as Ingapirca (the major Inca site in Ecuador), the "Devil's Nose" train ride, Cajas National Park, Gualaceo, Chordeleg and more.

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TT. (37,41) RIOBAMBA TRAIN TOUR 2D/1N

DEPARTURES: TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 

Day 1:  Early in the morning we depart from Quito and drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday), Saquisilí (Thursday) or a visit to Cotopaxi National Park. Both include lunch in a colonial hacienda, we continue our trip to Guano (famous for its rugs and hand woven tapestries) and Riobamba.

Day 2:    After breakfast,we leave towards Alausi to the train station and board the train. This ride passes by the most fertile agricultural land of Ecuador and by a few stations until we reach the 1000 foot cliff of the Devil's Nose and return to Alausí station (place where the car is waiting for us). After lunch in Alausí we return  by road to Quito.

INCLUDES:

•  Private Transportation

•  Guide

•  Hotel Accommodation

• Train Ticket

• Meals

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TT. ( 42, 44) CUENCA + TRAIN TOUR 3D/2N

DEPARTURES: TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 

Day 1:   Early in the morning we depart from Quito and drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday), Saquisilí (Thursday) or a visit to Cotopaxi National Park. Both include lunch in a colonial hacienda, we continue our trip to Guano (famous for its rugs and hand woven tapestries) and Riobamba.

Day 2:    After breakfast,we leave towards Alausi to the train station and board the train. This ride passes by the most fertile agricultural land of Ecuador and by a few stations until we reach the 1000 foot cliff of the Devil's Nose and return to Alausí station (place where the car is waiting for us).. After lunch in Alausí we continue by car to visit Ingapirca (Inca ruins here are evidence of it being the hub of the northern realms of the Inca empire) to Cuenca.

Day 3:    Morning start to visit Gualaceo Valley and Chordeleg (famous for its gold and silver jewelry manufacture). Lunch at downtown Cuenca and city tour. Visit to the most famous panama hat factory of Ecuador and  afternoon flight to Quito.

INCLUDES:

•  Private Transportation

•  Guide

•  Hotel Accommodation

• Train Ticket

• Meals

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TT. (43,45) CUENCA + TRAIN TOUR 4D/3N

DEPARTURES: TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 

Day 1:   Early in the morning we depart from Quito and drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday), Saquisilí (Thursday) or a visit to Cotopaxi National Park. Both include lunch in a colonial hacienda, we continue our trip to Guano (famous for its rugs and hand woven tapestries) and Riobamba.

Day 2:    After breakfast,we leave towards Alausi to the train station and board the train. This ride passes by the most fertile agricultural land of Ecuador and by a few stations until we reach the 1000 foot cliff of the Devil's Nose and return to Alausí station (place where the car is waiting for us).. After lunch in Alausí we continue by car to visit Ingapirca (Inca ruins here are evidence of it being the hub of the northern realms of the Inca empire) to Cuenca.

Day 3:    Morning visit to Cajas National Park and lunch at a restaurant in the area.. After lunch continue to visit San Joaquín Valley (famous for its handmade straw handicrafts). Return to Cuenca

Day 4:    Morning start to visit to Gualaceo valley and Chordeleg (famous for its gold and silver jewelry manufacture). Lunch at downtown Cuenca and city tour. Visit to the most famous panama hat factory of Ecuador and  afternoon flight to Quito.

NOTE:    THIS TRIP COULD DEPART ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY BUT WOULD NOT INCLUDE THE TRAIN .

INCLUDES:

•  Private Transportation

•  Guide

•  Hotel Accommodation

• Train Ticket

• Air Ticket

• Meals

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

•   ITINERARIES CAN BE MODIFIED UNDER PAX´S REQUEST.

•    ALL TOUR INCLUDES AN ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE.

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