TOURS IN AND AROUND CUENCA
CUE 001 TRANSFER: Transportation to/from airport, including baggage handling and personal assistance
Private Transportation Price per person
| Pool Services : 25 Usd |
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| 1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-4 Pax |
5-6 Pax |
| US 30 |
US 15 |
US 12 |
US 8 |
Daily Departure
CUE 101 CITY TOUR: The tour begins visiting the remains of pre-Columbian human settlements at Todos Santos ruins, then a visit to the colorful flower market and the new and old Cathedrals on the main plaza Calderon. Panoramic view from Turi.
Private Transportation:
Price per person:
| Pool Service: 20 Usd |
Private Services |
| 1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-4 Pax |
5-6 Pax |
| US 70 |
US $230 |
US 30 |
US 23 |
Bilingual Local Guide
Entrance to the Museums
Entrance to the Modern Art Museum
CUE 201 INGAPIRCA RUINS: Drive to the north through the highland countryside to the Ingapirca ruins: visit the Inca site and the museum. Also visit the sanctuary of Our Lady of Rocio perched high on a steep hillside in Biblian.
Private Transportation: Price per person:
| Pool Service 45,00 WED/FRI/SUN |
Private Services |
| 1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-4 Pax |
5-6 Pax |
| US 180 |
US 95 |
US 70 |
US 60 |
Local Bilingual Guide
Lunch
CUE 202 HANDICRAFTS VALLEY: Excursion to the rich Gualaceo valley, visit to its markets and admire the wide variety of folkloric handicrafts. Stroll through the many jewellery shops in the pretty village of Chordeleg.
Private Transportation: Price per person
| Pool Services. 45,00 Sundays |
Private Services |
| 1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-4 Pax |
5-6 Pax |
| US 200 |
US 114 |
US 82 |
US 68 |
Local Bilingual Guide
Lunch
CUE 203 CAJAS LAKE DISTRICT TOUR: Cajas Park is a high lake system, with over 200 lakes situated at 3000 m. (10,000 feet) above sea level, the region shows remains of intense volcanic activity and glaciations. Beautiful landscapes can be observed while hiking around the lakes.
Private Transportation: Price per person
| Pool Service : 45,00 Usd Daily |
Private Service |
| 1 Pax |
2Pax |
3-4 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
| US 110 |
US 90 |
US 70 |
US 60 |
Private Services Included
Local Bilingual Guide
Lunch
HIGHLIGHTS OF CUENCA:
Day 1: Arrival in Cuenca. Transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon visit to the city including the cathedrals, the flower market and the aboriginal cultures museum.
Day 2: Excursion to Gualaceo Valley and visit its handicraft villages: Chordeleg and Bulcay
Day 3: Full day excursion to the Ingapirca site: the ruins and local museum
Day 4: In the morning excursion to Cajas Park, enjoy walking around the lakes. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for flight back to Guayaquil or Quito
Under Request
Highlands, Devil´s Nose & in Cuenca
Duration: 3 days
Departures: Every Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday
Day 1: (L-D)
Visit Ecuador’s first National Park,where Cotopaxi Volcano, the highest active volcano on earth, hike up to the snow line ( 4,800 mts). We will stop for lunch in one of the local traditional haciendas. Afterwards, panoramic view of Ambato, city of flowers and fruits, also known for its fine leather industry. On the road to Guano, you will pass by the Igualata ridge, the highest point on the Pan-American Highway at the base of Mount Chimborazo. Riobamba is the birthplace of Ecuador’s first constitution, which took place in 1830. If time allows a short night tour of Riobamba will be included. Its French-influenced plazas, the Basilica and the Cathedral. Admire the city from Quito Hill and learn about Ecuador’s history from its murals. Finally arrive in Riobamba's country inn or hacienda for a well-deserved rest, surrounded by volcanoes. Accommodations
Day 2: (B-Box Lunch-D)
We start the day with an american breakfast after which we will drive through some of the most picturesque indigenous areas of the country, passing by Balbanera Chapel, the oldest Catholic chapel in the country, until we reach Alausi train station. When the train is available, you will experience the adventure of going from the highlands to the lowlands through the Devil’s Nose, leaving us in Sibambe where the train will take us back to Alausi. From there a van will take us back on the road to Cuenca. Along the way, after box lunch, we will arrive at the Ruins of Ingapirca, the most important religious and political monument left by the Incas and the many pre-Columbian cultures that once dwelled in this area.. Arrive in Cuenca . Accommodation
Day 3: ( B-L)
Arrival in Cuenca. Transfer to Hotel. visit to the city including the cathedrals, the flower market and the aboriginal cultures museumAfter lunch, a visit one of the straw hat export enterprises and a ceramic factory. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Quito, upon your arrival you'll be settled in your hotel
Prices 2011 per person:
- 2 - 3 people: Standard Program $680;
- More than 3 people: Standard Program $500
- Prices includes: Private transportation, English speaking guide, double room accommodation, all meals, Train ticket and Ingapirca entrance.
- Prices not included: Cotopaxi National Park entrance fee $10 must be paid directly at park. US$69 Air ticket Cuenca – Quito
CUE 205 EXTENSION TO THE LONGEVITY VALLEY & THE GOLD MINES
Day 1: TO LOJA: Departure to Loja. On the way stop at the Saraguros indigenous community. Overnight.
Day 2: TO VILCABAMBA: Drive to the famous Longevity Valley of Vilcabamba, excursions in the surroundings.
Day 3: VILCABAMBA: Visit to the city and the surrounding valley, optional trekking with llamas.
Day 4: TO MACHALA: Route to Machala, stop at the little village of Zaruma and visit a gold mine.
Day 5: TO GUAYAQUIL or QUITO. Transfer to Guayaquil or optional flight to Quito.
* Flights not included
On Request
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