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The most of the cities of Ecuador in 10 Days
Explore the Andes in Ecuador on this private guided multi-day trip. Discover Quito, Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, Baños de Agua Santa, Chimborazo volcano and Riobamba, Alausi and Cuenca, end in Guayaquil.
Meeting Point
Your hotel, airport, Apartment (Quito)
Day 1.- Quito old town and Middle of the world
In the morning, I will pick you up from your hotel.
-We will go to the Old Town to visit Plaza Grande
-Churches like La Compañia de Jesús, San Francisco and la Basílica gothic church
-Later, We continue to the Panecillo Hill, it is a viewpoint to look at the city OR when We finish the Old Town, the plan is to go to the Cable Car "Teleférico" where it is possible to see all Quito because you will be in 4,200 meters over sea level.
-In the afternoon, we will be in the Middle of the World visiting the monument to the Equator line and Intiñan Museum.
-Back to the hotel
Day 2.- Mindo Cloud Forest
Driving for around 2 hours we will get to Mindo.
On the way, If you like We can stop in Los Armadillos garden to watch birds in the place you can get some coffee or drink. If you have another garden in your mine We can skip this.
Getting to Mindo, We will go straight to the forest to walk and see Nambillo waterfall.
To cross between mountains We have to get in a rustic Cable car. On the way back, If you like adrenaline Zipline(optional) is a good choice.
If you want to see hundreds of butterflies it is the place. It is the place where the paradise is REAL.
Tubbing (optional),
At the half of the day, if you are hungry We can enjoy good food, places where you will enjoy your meal.
We will leave the area around 4 pm and get to Quito at 6 pm.
Lunch
Sanctuary of the birds
Chocolate Factory
Back to Quito
Day 3.- Otavalo Market, Cotacachi beautiful villages tour
Pick up: from your hotel
Driving for around 2 hours we will stop at San Pablo lake viewpoint. It is time to take pictures. Next stop, Otavalo Market, it is the shopping time. This market is open from Monday to Sunday but the day when the market is really big is on Saturday.
Cotacachi Leather Town, it is a place to buy products made of leather with high quality. If you wish to buy products made in Alpaca wool, you should visit the Gallery. Andean house music is a very interesting place to see many Andean instruments which are played by local musicians.
Back to Quito
Day 4.- Cotopaxi
This day the adventure will take us to the highest active volcano in Ecuador. We can walk to get to the refuge located at 4,864 meters above sea level. It takes 40 minutes from the parking lot. If you want to be 5,000 meters above sea level just let me know and We will go there.
There is a lake where we could take pictures. There is a path to walk around the lake, it takes 40 minutes or 1 hour.
If you like to do horseback riding just tell me because we should skip the trip to the refuge.
The overnight would be in a hotel around the area because next day we will go to Quilotoa Volcano or We could stay around Quilotoa Volcano.
Day 5.- Quilotoa
Driving for 2 hours from Cotopaxi volcano We will go straight to Quilotoa volcano. Getting there, We can walk down to the lake, it takes 40 minutes going down and 1 hour coming up. There is another walking going around the crater of the volcano, it could take 6 hours or maybe we can do just 2 hours trip.
At the end of the day, We will drive toward Baños de Agua Santa. Once there, if there is time, We could go to visit the house of the tree.
Overnight in Baños.
Day 6.- Baños de agua Santa
Starting early, the first place to visit would be Pailon del Diablo waterfall. There is a short walk to get to the point.
While We return to Baños town, We will stop to admire more waterfalls. If you want to feel adrenalin you can Zipline, it is one of the main sports in the area.
Lunchtime and then we start our trip to Riobamba. We have to drive around one hour and a half to get there.
Day 7.- Chimborazo
If you like we can drive to get to the highest mountain in Ecuador. On the way, it is possible to see vicuñas, llamas and alpacas.
Weather can affect the experience because clouds can hide the summit of the volcano.
We can rest that night in Ingapika, knowing that We need to drive around 4 hours and 30 minutes from Riobamba to Ingapika town.
Day 8.- Ingapirka - Cuenca
In the morning, We will visit the Inka ruins.
Later, We will drive to get to Cuenca, on the way We can turn to visit Gualaceo, it is a town where we find the famous MAKANA.
At the end of the day, we will get to Cuenca.
Overnight in Cuenca.
Day 9.- Cuenca
Cuenca is a wonderful city with many places to see such as markets, squares, rivers and workshops.
We will have time to visit Homero Ortega workshop to see minute-by-minute the elaboration of the famous Panama Hat.
Day 10.- Cajas National Park - Guayaquil
The last day, We will drive from Cuenca to Guayaquil. On the way, We will stop to look at many many lakes.
The experience will go on when we drive from the mountains to the low land. Changes in the weather and temperature will be present in all of our driving.
Getting to Guayaquil, My suggestion is to walk in the town.
End of my service.
Ending Point
At your hotel or Where you tell me (Guayaquil)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation
Driver guide
Food, drinks
Entrance fees
Your accomodation ( hotel )
Tour Important Information
We can change the itinerary if the client needs.
Some days, We will be many hours in the car.
Weather can affect our experience or the itinerary, always talk with clients first.
Traffic could also affect our experience.
Important message from the guide
I can guide in all of Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Quito Tour Reviews
Pam B.
Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.
“Customized Tour Was Fabulous”
My family and I had a wonderful day with Gustavo (Gus). He worked with us to plan a perfect day traveling around Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cuicocha Cotacachi Cayapas, and Pegucha volcano waterfalls. His English is excellent and he shared an extensive amount of culture, history, geography, and current events with us on his beautiful country. His driving is great and he was very flexible and personable. We highly recommend Gus to anyone looking to learn about and enjoy Ecuador. Thanks for a fantastic day, Gus and happy new year to you and your family!
Gustavo T.
(6 reviews)Hi Pam I want to say “ thank you “ All of your family are great people . It was a big pleasure to show you some of my country . I hope you can return to visit the rest of Ecuador Have a great year Gus
Jeny C.
Baños de Agua Santa and Cotopaxi volcano in 2 days
“Our trip to ecuador ”
We had a great time with Gustavo (Gus) as our guide. Our 1st day of adventure started with an early pick up, To begin our way to Banos with a stop at Cotopaxi. Although all research done prior to our visit advised against doing this type hike with in the first 24 hours of landing, there we where, basking in the beauty of our surroundings while we caught our breath because altitude sickness is very much a real thing. Anyway we did so many activities during our visit like waterfalls, volcanos, hiking, hot springs, edge of the world swings, and Gus knows the best place for Ziplining, and thats just baños. He's very knowledgeable. You can feel free and ask him any question And he'll have answers. His wife is also amazing. Acting as our co-guide for our trip throughout The historical district of Quito. In summary, if you're planning to go to Ecuador and you need a tour guide, you should pick Gustavo. Trust me you will not be disappointed.
Gustavo T.
(6 reviews)Hi Jeny I am glad hearing that you enter your trip in Ecuador . Thank you for visiting Ecuador to celebrate yours husband’s birthday. I hope you could return to Ecuador. Your friend in Ecuador Gus
Armando D.
Quito, first city declared as Heritage of the world.
“Excellent Tour and Guide - Very Knowledgeable”
Gustavo and his team were on time, helpful, and very knowledgable. They gave us excellent information about the entire city, and made the trips very enjoyable.
