Ecuador Classic 8 Days Tour
Ecuador Classic tour was designed for the person who is looking for an overview of Ecuador. To begin, you will enjoy a full city tour of Quito and the Equator Museum, then you will visit the Otavalo Indian Market, the Peguche Waterfall and the incredible Cuicocha Volcano. Next, you'll journey to the Cotopaxi Volcano for wonderful views of the famous avenue of the volcanoes, to end visiting the jungle gateway known as Baños and its waterfalls.
After stuning views of more volcanoes, also a magical train ride, we will head to Cuenca city, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Guayaquil City, the largest one of Ecuador.
Sounds amazing, right? Discover with us the Ecuadorian wonders!!!
ItineraryDay 1: ARRIVAL TO QUITO Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
Transfer In - International flight to Quito
Once you arrive to Ecuador, our guide will be at the Airport to meet you and take you to the chosen hotel for overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ibis Hotel *** Stars or Similar
Day 2: QUITO CITY TOUR & EQUATOR LINE Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
Quito City tour & Equator Site
Early in the morning we will start our city tour at Panecillo viewpoint to admire the Quito's wonders from above. Then we will walk around two hours visiting the highlights of the old city such as San Francisco Church, Compañia de Jesús Church and Sagrario Church located on “Calle de la Siete Cruces” or Garcia Moreno Street. Then, we will visit the Presidential Palace lobby at Quito's main Square. Finally, we will visit the first Gothic Church of Ecuador, Basílica del Voto Nacional, considered the highest one in the city. This is another beautiful viewpoint to observe “The Avenue of the Volcanoes”.
Then, we will drive towards to the Equator Site to visit the famous Inti Ñan Museum (The trail of the Sun), where we can learn more about the line and step right on the middle of the world.
After that, we will go for lunch in a Typical Restaurant. Finally we will return back to the Hotel for overnight.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Ibis Hotel *** Stars or Similar
Day 3: OTAVALO INDIAN MARKET & SURROUNDINGS Stop At: Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador
After breakfast on this day, we will drive to the Imbabura Province, stopping a few times along the way for pictures. We will continue our drive towards to visit Otavalo Indian Market, where you will have time to browse the local crafts, such as blankets, sweaters, shirts, and wall hangings made from lama and alpaca wool. You will also have the time to explore the fruit & vegetable market, and to walk through this lovely and scenic town.
After this market we will stop in Cotacachi town known as “the Leather Town” where we can have lunch in one of the Typical restaurants.
Finally, we will visit Cuicocha Crater lake and later we will drive back to Quito city for overnight.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Ibis Hotel *** Stars or Similar
Day 4: COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK VISIT Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
After breakfast we will drive towards Cotopaxi National Park, which consists of 99,000 acres and has a large variety of trails, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and, of course, it’s Volcano, which will captivate you with its majesty and beauty.
In the area of the Limpiopungo lagoon, at 12,700 feet, you will find an enormous diversity of flora and fauna – it is also possible to hike around the lagoon's shore, where native birds of the Andes are plentiful.
Then we will drive higher up to Cotopaxi Staging Area, at 14,850 feet. In the Staging Area, it is often possible to admire a condor in flight. From this point it is possible to climb to the basecamp.
Finally, we will arrive to the hotel for overnight in Baños.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Floresta Hotel *** Stars or Similar
Day 5: WATERFALLS ROUTE Stop At: Banos, Banos, Tungurahua Province
Waterfalls Route
This morning, we will take the mount bikes and peddle down to the Avenue of the Waterfalls. On the way, it is possible to cross the River Canyon on Zip Line or just take the Cable car to admire the scenery, then we will continue to Rio Verde village, where the most beautiful waterfall is located (Pailon Del Diablo); the water for this waterfall flows from the Llanganates National Park.
(On this day it is possible to combine with some other activities like: Water Rafting, Canyoning, Hiking, Motor Tour, etc. Because the Waterfalls are possible to see after the other activities on way back to the hotel.)
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Floresta Hotel *** Stars or Similar
Day 6: CHIMBORAZO VOLCANO TOURStop At: Volcan Chimborazo, Guaranda 020150 Ecuador
Early in the morning, we will depart from Baños City towards Chimborazo volcano (This part of the tour will be run with public transportation, it will take 3 hours to get there approx).
It is going to be the highest altitud that you will experience on the entire trip, and who knows, the highest elevation that you have been before (5,000 meters above sea level). This location is very high but it is fine for you to experience the altitud a little bit!!!
At the Park we will arrive up to the first basecamp located at 4,700 mts. from there we will start the hike up to the highest point well known as Whymper refuge. From above you will enjoy the great Andean views, then we will continue our transportation towards to Alausi City for overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Noris Hotel *** Stars or Similar
Day 7: CUENCA CITY TOUR & SURROUNDINGS Stop At: Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay Province
Cuenca walking tour & Turi Viewpoint
In the morning, we will visit Cuenca City (declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO).
The most representative sites in Cuenca are: Calderon Park (Central Square), the Modern and Old Cathedrals, the Flower Market, and Larga Street with its colonial houses, all of which are unforgettable.
We will also visit the Tomebamba River and the Broken Bridge, since they are famous landmarks. Of course an attraction impossible to skip is the Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes). The Ethnographic Museum is a must-see because of its unique art collection from across the country.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Guayas Province
We will start our journey towards to Guayaquil city. On the way we will stop in some beautiful views to admire the Andes and the Coastal regions.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Grand Hotel **** Stars or Similar
Day 8: FLYING HOME DAY Stop At: El Faro de Guayaquil, Guayaquil EC090150 Ecuador
Transfer out- International Flight back home
Our guide will drive you back to Guayaquil's international Airport, for your flight home
END OF THE SERVICES!!!
ALSO YOU CAN ADD MORE DAYS TO YOUR TOUR OR JUST FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO.
IF SO PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: N/A
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 8 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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