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Introduction

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.

Accommodation and Destinations

Days 1 - 3

Day 4

Days 5 - 7

2 nights

Day 7

Fast Facts

Fast Facts

8 Days / 7 Nights

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