Quito - Cuenca

offered by supplier M18719 (read about supplier)

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 3 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 9 people
Destination(s): Ecuador
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 250 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 550 US Dollar (USD)

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: We will depart early through the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Depending on the day of the week, we will visit one of the markets held along the way, and then we will arrive to the colonial city of Riobamba. We will have a short tour of this city, including the Main Square, the Cathedral, and the Town Market. Later we will visit the nearby town of Guano, where we can see how the rugs and carpets are made. We will spend the night in a Hostera.

Day 2: We will depart very early, an have a very interesting day admiring the changes in the landscape. Witness with your very own eyes the big changes from Northern Andes Highlands, to Southern ones. If possible, we will have the chance to ride in the famous train from Alaus to Chanchn passing the Devils Nose and its amazing switchbacks. In the afternoon we will stop at the Caari ruins, later Inca Ruins, of Ingapirca. Then we continue to Cuenca. We will spend the night in a Hotel.

Day 3: We will embark on a tour of this town that has had a heavy Spanish influence. The tour includes Caldern Square, the New Cathedral, the Flower Market, the Three Cultures ruins, the Broken Bridge, and the hill of Turi to have a wonderful view the city from up there. Then we will have lunch. Later we will pay a visit to one the straw-hat factories, wrongly called Panama hats. We will return to Quito by plane, on an evening flight.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Private transportation
- English speaking guide
- All meals.

Note: Entrance fees to churches, museums, and national parks in the excursions mentioned.

Price Excludes:
- Any kind of drinks
- Phone calls
- Tips
- Laundry, or any type of extras.

Supplier Information

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Location: Ecuador
Joined InfoHub: Oct 2008
Client Request Served: 5

We are a company that was established 6 years ago which specializes in dealing with people and crafts. Although we arrange all types of tours, this is what makes us different: we prefer to work with small groups. The founder has been in the tourism business for 13 years and, being a professional guide, knows by...

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