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Quito to Cuenca 4 or 5-Day Tour with Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and Chimborazo
Quito to Cuenca through the Andes 5-day tour
Quito to Cuenca through the Andes 5-day tour
Quito to Cuenca through the Andes 5-day tour
Quito to Cuenca through the Andes 5-day tour

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

By Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,143 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

Explore Ecuador's Andes through the well known Avenue of the Volcanos from Quito to Cuenca (one-way) on our 4-day or 5-day excursion. Alongside a private tour guide, explore top Ecuadorian highlights including Quilotoa crater lake, Cotopaxi volcano, the 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.
  • Include an optional excursion to Chimborazo, for an added fee.
  • Upgrade to include accommodation in top hotels.

Activity location

  • Quilotoa
    • Quilotoa, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quilotoa
    • Quilotoa, Ecuador, Ecuador

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

3-night accommodation package: Standard accommodation featuring a private room with a private bathroom and hot water.
Duration: 4 days
3 breakfast, 2 lunches
Tour Option Variance: For this alternative, you will need to designate the two days of your preference from day 1 to day 3.
Shared tour: While it is possible for additional guests to join the tour, it is important to note that our tours are typically private
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€1,142.53 x 1 Adult€1,142.53
Total
Price is €1,142.53
5-day Standard Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

4-night accommodation package: Standard accommodation featuring a private room equipped with an en suite bathroom.
Duration: 5 days
Breakfast 4, Lunch 3
Shared tour: While it is possible for additional people to join the tour, it is important to note that our tours are typically private
Pickup included

Price details
€1,523.69 x 1 Adult€1,523.69
Total
Price is €1,523.69
4-day First Class Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

First Class Hotels: Enjoy a three-night stay at 4-5-star hotels, including esteemed establishments like the Abraspungo in Riobamba.
Duration: 4 days
SUV, VAN, Minibus with AC: Arrangements are contingent upon the total number of participants.
Private tour: Enjoy a bespoke travel experience designed uniquely for you and your companions.
Pickup included

Price details
€1,523.69 x 1 Adult€1,523.69
Total
Price is €1,523.69
5-Day First Class Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

First Class Hotels 4 stars +: 4 nights in 4-5 star hotels at each destination, such as Abraspungo in Riobamba.
Duration: 5 days
SUV, Van or Minibus with AC
Private tour
Pickup included

Price details
€1,809.56 x 1 Adult€1,809.56
Total
Price is €1,809.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included3 or 4 nights accommodation (Based on option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees and activities as detailed in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedExecutive transport: SUVs (2-3 pax), Minivans (4-6 pax), or Minibuses (7-15 pax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed tour guide (English/Spanish)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (Optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSomething not specified here in
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHorseback Riding and Adventure Sport Experiences

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Quito - Quilotoa Lake
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Cotopaxi area, Tailored to Your Selected Hotel Category
Quilotoa
  • 4h
Embarking on a journey southward along the celebrated ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes,’ we will reach the majestic Quilotoa Lake. This stunning crater lake, nestled in Ecuador’s Andes, is renowned for its 250-meter depth and vibrant turquoise waters coloured by dissolved minerals. It is a treasured destination for those in pursuit of awe-inspiring vistas and the excitement of hiking. Guests have the option to trek down to the crater’s edge or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the rim. For those desiring additional adventure, kayaking and horseback riding are available for an additional fee.
Canon del Rio Toachi
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
A geological marvel in Ecuador, Formed by pyroclastic flows from the Quilotoa volcano’s eruption around 1280. It’s a favourite spot for outdoor lovers, and we’ll be making a brief stop to enjoy the scenery.
Tigua
  • 30m
The Tigua painters of Ecuador are celebrated for their vivid sheepskin paintings that capture the essence of Andean life and traditions. Visiting Tigua offers a chance to see these artworks come to life and to connect with the indigenous culture through community engagement and learning about their sustainable lifestyle.
Day 2: Cotopaxi - Baños
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Cotopaxi area, Tailored to Your Selected Hotel Category
Cotopaxi Volcano
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Cotopaxi Volcano is 5,897 metres high, it's 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, let the adventure begin! We will continue to the car park (4500 m. above sea level) in order to ascend the First Refuge of the volcano (4810 m. a.s.l). You can rest and eat some hot soup at the refugee and/or continue the ascent to the Glaciers (depending on weather conditions).
Day 3: Baños, Tree House and Waterfalls Route including Pailon del Diablo
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Baños or Riobamba, Tailored to Your Selected Hotel Category
CASCADA EL PAILON
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After a half an hour drive, we will take a short hike to visit the "Treehouse" where the National Geographic photo contest winner was taken. Then we will continue our drive for about 45 minutes, making several stops along the waterfalls route, before reaching “Pailon del Diablo” waterfall. After a two kilometre hike we will get to this magical place, one of the top ten largest waterfall's found in Ecuador.
Day 4: Chimborazo Volcano - Devil's Nose Mountain
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Ingapirca or Cuenca (The fourth night's accommodation is included exclusively in the five-day tour option)
Mount Chimborazo
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
From Baños, we will drive for about two hours to 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. There we have the chance to take a one-hour hour hike up to the second refuge, nearly 16,000 feet (4,875 m.a.s.l). This is 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 advance bikers. (Optional activity for an extra cost, please contact us for more details). These activities are flexible and based to your interests and fitness.
Alausi
  • 30m
Visit one of Ecuador’s most captivating regions, where the legendary ‘Devil’s Nose Mountain’ awaits. This mountain is home to the iconic Devil’s Nose Train, once hailed as a monumental achievement in railway engineering. Although the train is currently not in service, the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring views remains accessible through a short scenic hike. As you traverse the steep, zigzagging paths of the Andes, you’ll be following the same route that challenged and showcased the ingenuity of past engineers. The Devil’s Nose offers a window into the sheer determination it took to conquer these nearly vertical landscapes, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking both adventure and historical wonder. End of services for the 4-day tour itinerary (Drop off in Cuenca at the airport or your chosen hotel.
Day 5: Ingapirca + Gualaceo and Chordeleg villages
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Embark on an enlightening expedition to Ingapirca, Ecuador's premier Incan archaeological marvel. Discover the sophisticated Inca design, architecture, and engineering. Delve into the harmonious fusion of Incan and Cañari cultures reflected in the dual Temples of the Moon and Sun, each honouring diverse spiritual legacies. Unravel the intertwined history of peoples and civilisations, breathing life into the stones of the past. 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.
Chordeleg
  • 2h
a charming village near Cuenca is renowned for its exquisite silverwork and filigree jewellery. Artisans in Chordeleg have mastered the art of crafting delicate designs from silver and gold, making the village a treasure trove for those seeking unique, handcrafted pieces. Visitors can also explore the central plaza and its beautiful colonial atmosphere.
Cuenca
  • 1m
Conclusion of service. Complimentary drop-off at your preferred destination: either the airport or your chosen hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESQuilotoa
    • Quilotoa, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEQuilotoa
    • Quilotoa, Ecuador, Ecuador

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