Complete itinerary


15th November 2019 | Day 1 | Quito
Arrival at Mariscal Sucre Airport. Transfer to Lief Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Quito.

16th November 2019 | Day 2 | Quito
Breakfast. City tour visiting modern and colonial Quito. Visit to “Mitad del Mundo” (Middle of the World). At night Traditional Dinner. Overnight at Quito.

17th November 2019 | Day 3| Quito - Otavalo Market
Breakfast. Visit to Otavalo Market. Two hours driving from Quito is located the most famous indigenous market of Ecuador. In the way, visit to Cayambe to observe how local people prepare salty biscuits using a traditional technique, the San Pablo Lake and Imbabura Volcano (4610 m – 15164 ft). Once in Otavalo, free time to explore the market. After the Market, continue to Cotacachi to have a delicious lunch and explore the leather local workshops for a great landscape ending at Cuicocha Lagoon. Return and overnight in Quito.

18th November 2019 | Day 4 | Quito - Esmeraldas - Mompiche
Breakfast. Hotel Check-out. Transfer to Quito´s airport to borad flight to Esmeraldas. Arrival and transfer to Decameron Mompiche Hotel All Inclusive. Day at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Mompiche.

19th November 2019 | Day 5 | Mompiche
All Inclusive. Day at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Mompiche.

20th November 2019 | Day 6 Mompiche
All Inclusive. Day at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Mompiche.

21st November 2019 | Day 7 Mompiche - Quito
Breakfast. Hotel Check-out. Transfer to Esmeraldas´Airport to board flight to Quito. Arrival and transfer to Lief Hotel. Overnight in Mompiche.

22nd November 2019 | Day 8 | Quito - Quilotoa Lagoon - Chuquiragua
Breakfast. Hotel check-out. Departure to visit Quilotoa Lagoon, an exotic lagoon located right at the mouth of the volcano. Visit an indigenous market to share with the locals. Share a day with native people who lives in the mountains. Once in Quilotoa Lagoon, after a walk to the bottom, the esmerald color water offers the opportunity for kayaking. Continue to Chuquiragua Lodge. Accommodation and lunch. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lodge. Overnight in Chuquiragua.

23rd November 2019 | Day 9 | Chuquiragua - Baños de Agua Santa
Breakfast. Private shuttle to Baños de Agua Santa. Arrival and accommodation at Sangay Hotel Spa. In the afternoon, visit to Café del Cielo (Sky Coffee) to enjoy a delicious pastry and coffee. Return and dinner. Overnight at Baños.

24th November 2019 | Day 10 | Baños de Agua Santa
Breakfast. Go on board a Chiva bus and discover the waterfall route, one of the main natural attractions of Baños. Once onboard this typical bus painted in bright colors, which was the original transportation way for farmers, traverse a highway that runs parallel to the Pastaza River. Along the river, find a set of beautiful waterfalls, ecological trails, and suspension bridges that are waiting to be explored. Some waterfalls have cableways to go across the rivers and admire the landscape. Enjoy a walk through the forest to discover Machay Waterfalls. Visit Pailón del Diablo, located in the area where Green and Pastaza rivers meet. Return and rest of the Day at leisure to enjoy Baños´ Hot springs. Dinner and overnight in Baños.

25th November 2019 | Day 11 | Baños de Agua Santa - Alausi
Breakfast. Private shuttle to Alausi, a small town located in sutherna Ecuador Andes. Arrival and accommodation at La Quita Inn. Dinner and overnight in Alausí.

26th November 2019 | Day 12 | Devil´s Nose Train - Ingapirca - Cuenca
Breakfast. Hotel check-out. Visit to one of the most popular tourist destinations: the famous Devil’s Nose train. Ride on the ingenious zigzag track along which the train descends backwards for over 2 kilometres down an almost perpendicular mountain face to reach Sibambe. Admire a traditional dancing and visit the small museum before heading back up to Alausí. Continue south along the Pan-American Highway to visit Ingapirca, the most important Inca complex located in Ecuador, for a guided tour. The continue to Cuenca. Arrival and accommodation at Morenica del Rosario Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cuenca.

27th November 2019 | Day 13 | Cuenca
Breakfast. In the morning Cuenca walking tour visiting Cuenca’s main attractions including the Museum of Modern Art, New Cathedral and the famed local flower market, passing by magnificent churches, beautiful old buildings with wrought iron balconies and carved wooden doors, art galleries, workshops among others. Free Afternoon to explore by your own. Dinner and overnight in Cuenca.

28th November 2019 | Day 14 | Cuenca - Saraguro - Vilcabamba
Breakfast. Hotel check-out. Visit Saraguro, home to a unique indigenous group who maintains many of its traditions and ways of life. After lunch continue on to Vilcabamba. Accommodation at Izhcayluma Inn. Overnight in Vilcabamba.

29th November 2019 | Day 15 | Vilcabamba
Breakfast. Spend the day exploring the area and relaxing in Vilcabamba. Lunch. Ovenight in Vilcabamba.

30th November 2019 | Day 16 | Podocarpus National Park - Loja - Cuenca
Breakfast. Hotel chek-out. Travel to the cloud forest area of Cajanuma for hiking and bird-watching. Visit city of Loja. After lunch. Return to Cuenca. Arrival and accommodation at Morenica del Rosario Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cuenca.

1st December 2019 | Day 17 | Cuenca - Guayaquil
Breakfast. Hotel check-out. Pick up and transfer to visit a Cocoa farm. Lunch. Continue to Guayaquil. Arrival and City Tour in Guayaquil. Discover Malecom 2000, Las Peñas Neighbourhood, Iguana´s Park, among others. Arrival and accommodation at Las Penas Hotel Dinner and overnight in Guayaquil.

2nd December 2019 | Day 18 | Guayaquil
Breakfast. Transfer out to Guayaquil airport.

Accommodation
Hotels 3 Stars, Inn & Lodge

4 Nights stay in Quito at Lief Hotel with breakfast.
4 Nights stay in Mompiche at Decameron Mompiche All Inclusive.
1 Night stay in Chuquiragua at Chuquiragua Lodge with full board.
2 Nights stay in Baños de Agua Santa at Sangay Hotel with half board.
1 Night stay in Alusí at La Quita Inn with half board.
3 Nights stay in Cuenca at Morenica del Rosario Hotel with half board.
1 Night stay in Guayaquil at Las Peñas Hotel with half board.
Excursions
Entrances fee are included

Quito City Tour with Middle of the world. Typical Dinner. Otavalo Market. Quilotoa Lagoon with drop off in Chuquiragua Lodge.
Baños de Agua Santa Tea time at Café del Cielo. Walterfall Route Chiva.
Alausí Devils Nose Train & Ingapirca with drop off in in Cuenca hotel.
Cuenca Walking Tour, Saraguro, Vilcabamba, Podocarpus National Park & Loja 3D/2N Tour at Izhcayluma Inn with half board. Cocoa farm Visit with lunch with drop off in Guayaquil Hotel.
Guayaquil City Tour.
Transportation

Flight tickets from Quito - Esmeraldas - Quito (Economy Class).
Private Shuttle Chuquiragua to Baños de Agua Santa.
Private Shuttle from Baños de Agua Santa to Alausí.
Exclusions

International flights | Travel insurance (medical and/or personal) | Visa fees | Meals not described in the meal plan | Drinks | Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, tips, porterage, etc.


Important

Group departure with at least 15 passengers. In the event that the minimum number of passengers is not reached, all customers who have paid for the total amount of the trip will receive shared and not private services at no additional cost of the amount published and paid. The number of passengers will be confirmed, 20 days before departure. Bear in mind that passengers who have paid for the total of private services, will not have the right to demand any type of refund in the event that the minimum number of passengers is not reached, since the shared services will be provided in full at destination.