ECUADOR: 4 WORLDS IN 1 PLACE
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Cuenca is one of the most beautiful cities in the country and is made up of four rivers that run through it, charming colonial streets and architecture, churches and cathedrals, ruins that reveal the passage of the Incas, and cultural, art and handicraft centers.
The third-largest city and the economic center of the southern sierras, has long been known for a rich intellectual, artistic, and philosophical tradition that matches its colonial architecture. The city is famous for its colorful festivals, distinct food, and breathtaking scenery.
This all-inclusive package includes visits to the relatively near city of Loja and town of Vilcabamba, small, peaceful and beautiful city and town where time seems to have stopped at some point, just enjoy the ride and relax.
Places covered | Description | Activities | City/Town |
---|---|---|---|
Cuenca | City | City Tour | Cuenca |
Colonial Downtown | Colonial Architecture | Guided Walk | Cuenca |
Loja | City | City tour | Loja |
Vilcabamba | Town | Culture/Hike/Wildlife | Vilcabamba |
Podocarpus National Park | Mountain | Hike/Wildlife | Loja |
Inclusions
- All land transportation and transfers
- All meals detailed in the itinerary
- Softdrinks mentioned in the itinerary
- Accomodation facilities, if described in the itinerary
- Certified Guidance - English/Spanish
- All activities described in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages and other personal expenses
- Foods and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal travel and health insurance
✈️ Air Package Today you'll arrive at Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) in the city of Cuenca, and transfer to your hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have a walk through Cuenca's Casco Colonial, that has an extensive list of heritage assets such as its churches, historical monuments, squares, parks and its traditional houses. Later on, you will have lunch at the Cuenca Gastronomy Museum where you can learn about the city's living gastronomic heritages. Then you will have a relaxing afternoon in Cuenca's hot springs, waters filled with medicinal benefits in an exclusive spa, you'll have a light dinner in the Spa complex and soon after, return to the hotel.
🚍 Land Package Day starts early in the morning for a 8 hour road-trip to Cuenca; we'll have two stops on the way, one for breaksfast and one for restrooms use. Once you arrive to our destination, you'll have lunch at the Cuenca Gastronomy Museum where you can learn about the city's living gastronomic heritages. Then you will have a relaxing afternoon in Cuenca's hot springs, waters filled with medicinal benefits in an exclusive spa, you'll have a light dinner in the Spa complex and soon after, return to the hotel.
After breakfast, the tour will take you to the famous "museum route", it is much more than visiting an informative space about culture and history, this route gives you the chance to learn about traditions and customs through history. It will allow you to discover the scenic beauty of one of the most attractive circuits in Cuenca, the one that runs around the Tomebamba river as it passes through the city center. Later you will have lunch at the restaurant ¨El Mercado¨ and finally in the afternoon you will have a tour to the Turi viewpoint, famous for its beautiful view of the city of Cuenca, as well as having many attractions to discover in its surroundings. Finally, you will return to the hotel to rest and prepare for a night stroll through Cuenca's colonial downtown.
After breakfast and check out of the hotel, your transport awaits you for a tour to the city of Loja that will have a time of approximately 4 hours, after settling in the hotel you will have a short rest period and a tour of the city of Loja where you will know different places of interest such as the Central Square and its respective church, Lourdes street (heritage of the city), you will visit the Jipiro Park. Then you will have a traditional lunch in the historic city center and continue with your tour. At the end you will have a dinner and will return to the hotel for the next day's activities.
After breakfast your transportation will pick you up at the hotel and take you to your last destination in this all inclusive. The town of Vilcabamba or as the inhabitants know it ¨the valley of longevity ̈ because in this place it seems that time has stopped, famous for its biodiversity here you can carry out adventure activities in the cloud forest and in the moor where There are gigantic waterfalls, merging eco tourism with adventure. You will have a full day tour in this magical city where you will visit Landangui, Malacatos, among others. Then you will return to the city of Cuenca for one more night of lodging and rest from the trip.
✈️ Air Package Soon after breakfast you will have a tour of the Amaru Bioparque zoo, where you can have a unique contact with animals and plants, part of the natural and cultural wealth of Ecuador, you will then visit Paccha square. Finally, you will be left at Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) for your flight back to your airport of choosing.
🚍 Land Package Soon after breakfast you will have a tour of the Amaru Bioparque zoo, where you can have a unique contact with animals and plants, part of the natural and cultural wealth of Ecuador, you will then visit Paccha square. Finally, you will return to Quito in approximately 6 hours, you will be dropped off at your hotel or directly at Quito airport if required.
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