This 1-week trip is the perfect introduction to Ecuador’s rich history and culture, from the Inca empire to Spanish colonial times, and modern day life.
- Learn the history of Quito´s UNESCO colonial past
- Visit Banco Central Museum, with wonderful archaeological displays
- Tour the gallery & workshop of famous artist, Oswaldo Guayasamin
- Handicraft shopping at Otavalo’s colorful indian market
- Overnight at a majestic 17th century hacienda estate
- Colonial culture at white-washed Cuenca, Ecuador´s most picturesque city
- Visit ancient Inca ruins at Ingapirca
- Traditional pottery class in Cuenca
Short Itinerary:
- DAY 1 : Quito arrival- Private pickup at the airport, transfer to your hotel. Free time to relax and acclimatize to your new surroundings.
- DAY 2 : Quito Colonial Tour + Panecillo Visit + Banco Central Museum.
- DAY 3 : Otavalo market visit and handicraft shopping.
- DAY 4 : Otavalo communities visit + Cuicocha Lake + Transfer back Quito.
- DAY 5 : Transfer out + Flight Cuenca + Cuenca city tour with pottery class.
- DAY 6 : Ingapirca ruins visit.
- DAY 7 : Transfer out + Flight back Quito + Capilla del Hombre Museum visit.
- DAY 8 : Private transfer to airport. End tour.
Fast Facts
Fast Facts
8 Days / 7 Nights
