Ecuador Riobamba Tours

This is a Classic tour which visits two countries, starting in Quito, the Andes , some volcanoes, indian markets, historical buildings, National Parks and off course Machu Picchu and more. Ecuador with its four worlds and Peru the land of the Incas, both have  a lot of attractions that you will love during this trip.

Ecuador Classic tour was designed for the person who is looking for an overview of Ecuador. To begin, you will enjoy a full city tour of Quito and the Equator Museum. Then you will visit the Otavalo Indian Market and the Peguche Waterfall. And don´t forget the Cuicocha Volcano visit. Next, you´ll journey to the Cotopaxi Volcano for womderful views of the famous avenue of the volcanoes. Then visit the jungle gateway known as Baños and its waterfalls. After stuning views of more volcanoes , also a magical train ride , finally cuenca city one of the Unesco world heritage sites and Guayaquil City, the largest one of Ecuador. Discover with us the Ecuadorian wonders!!!

Come and Discover the Enchanted Andes with us!!! This is a unique tour program which includes most of the Andean best landscapes, cussine and culture than any other one. It is priced comprehensive  and  also it is a fantastic opportunity to admire the Ecuadorian Andes and its Unique Jewels.

During this 13-day trip, you will not only explore the remarkably beautiful landscapes and the friendly indigenous people of the Andean highlands but there will also be plenty of beach time on the Pacific coast.

Get ready for an incredible adventure as you embark on a captivating 7-day haciendas trip in Ecuador! Prepare to be embraced by warm hospitality, mesmerized by stunning landscapes, and immersed in a rich tapestry of culture. From exploring vibrant markets and serenely beautiful lagoons to marveling at majestic volcanoes, each day will bring new and unforgettable experiences.Indulge in the charm of colonial-era haciendas, partake in traditional activities, and unwind in cozy accommodations that feel like home. With destinations like the vibrant Otavalo Market and the breathtaking Cotopaxi National Park on the itinerary, get ready to pack your bags for an enchanting journey through the heart of Ecuador's haciendas.

1 Transfer in QuitoTransfer from the airport to the Grand Mercure Alameda Hotel. (-/­-/-­) 2 Middle of the World – PapallactaIn the morning drive to the middle of the world, including a visit to the museum. Then he goes to the Andean highlands. At an altitude of 3,300 meters are the wonderful Papallacta hot springs in a bizarre environment. In good weather, you can see the snow-capped Antisana (5,753 m). In the afternoon you can enjoy the comfortable spa of the thermal hotel or take a walk through the mystical landscape along the wild and romantic mountain stream Papallacta River. Night at Termas de Papallacta Resort & Spa hotel. (B/-­/-­) 3 Cayambe Coca Natural ReserveToday you will discover the Cayambe Coca natural reserve. The trail passes through lush highland vegetation, passing by some picturesque lakes. We take an impressive panoramic walk through the Cayambe Coca natural reserve. The starting point is at about 4,300 m altitude and the destination at about 3,600 m. Walking time around 4 hours. At night we finish the day in the comfortable spa of the Hotel Termas Papallacta Resort & Spa. (B/-/­-) 4 Otavalo Market and Cuicocha LagoonToday you will visit the famous South America's most important craft market in Otavalo. Saturday is a big market day here! Then you will visit Cuicocha Crater Lake (also called Guinea Pig Lagoon). You can take a hike along the crater lake and, if you want, you can also take a boat tour. If you have time, you can make a detour to the Cochasquí Pyramids on the way back to Quito. Accommodation at the Mercure Alameda Hotel.(B/-/­-) 5 Quito Historic Center, Cable Car and Rucu PichinchaIn the morning visit to the historic center of Quito. The capital of Ecuador is located 2,850 meters above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, embedded in a green Andean valley. Quito, one of the oldest cities in South America, is also one of the few cities that was able to preserve numerous monuments and artistic treasures from the Spanish colonial era. The old town was listed as a world monument by UNESCO in 1978. Then you take the world's highest cable car, the Teleférico, to the foothills of the local mountain Rucu Pichincha (4,698 m). The cable car reaches a height of 3,900 m, from here, in good weather, we can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and the snow-capped volcanoes of Cotopaxi, Antisana and Cayambe. Our walk takes us to Rucu Pichincha (4,690 m). The cable car will take you back to the valley. Accommodation again at the Mercure Alameda Hotel. (B/-/­-) 6 Cotopaxi National ParkIn the morning you will go to Cotopaxi, on the Limpiopungo plateau (3,830 m) you will acclimatize and take a short walk through the area to learn about the diverse high Andean flora and observe birds. By car we will reach an altitude of 4,500 m, from here we will walk to the José Ribas refuge (4,800 m) and the nearby glacier. Then we will descend along the flanks of the volcano. On this walk we will get to know the diverse flora of the high Andes. Accommodation at Chilcabamba Lodge. (B/-/-) 7 Pastaza Canyon – Baños – PatateAfter the extreme highs of the last few days, today we head to the tropics. In the morning we head through the Pastaza Canyon with its spectacular falls and numerous waterfalls. This innovative valley is also known as the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. In this beautiful valley we take a peaceful walk and also visit the roaring waterfall "Pailón del Diablo". In the afternoon we visit the small and lively town of Baños, which is located at the foot of the active volcano Tungurahua (5,016 m). In the afternoon you will arrive at Hacienda Leito in a beautiful green mountain landscape near Patate. From here you have a beautiful view of the active volcano Tungurahua. (B/-/D) 8 Guamote Market – RiobambaIn the morning we visit the famous Guamote market, one of the most beautiful, original and colorful markets in the Ecuadorian Andes. In the afternoon we drive through beautiful cultural landscapes to Riobamba, at the foot of the Chimborazo volcano. You will spend the night at the beautiful Hacienda Abraspungo. (B/-/-) 9 Chimborazo Fauna Production ReserveToday we go to Chimborazo National Park, the highest volcano in the country (6,310 m). In Arenal, a desert landscape, you can see vicuñas. With the vehicle you reach a height of 4800 m, from there you walk to the Edward Whymper refuge at 5000 m. Return to Hacienda Abraspungo for your accommodation. (B/-/-) 10 On the Inca trail to IngapircaToday we have to start early (around 6 a.m.). After a three-hour drive we arrived at the mountain lake Laguna Culebrilla, starting point for our 5-6 hour hike, partly along an ancient Inca trail, to Ecuador's most important Inca fortress, Ingapirca. The path leads mainly downhill: highest point approximately 4,000 m, destination at 3,200 m. On the way we passed through small mountain towns with a predominantly indigenous population. We spent the night at the rustic Posada Ingapirca. (B/-/­-) 11 Cuenca and surroundingsToday we arrive in the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. A leisurely city tour awaits you. We will visit the famous toquilla straw hats and learn about their production process. Then you can visit the surrounding towns such as Gualaceo, Sigsig or Chordeleg. Accommodation at the Santa Lucía Hotel. (B/­-/-­) 12 Cajas National ParkWe leave for the famous Cajas National Park. Our approximately four-hour hike begins at about 4,100 m. The path passes several mountain lakes. Finally we walked along an ancient Inca trail.There are only a few climbs, mostly downhill or straight. In the afternoon return to Cuenca and another night of accommodation at the Hotel Santa Lucía. (B/-/­-) 13 Cuenca – Cajas – GuayaquilWe will drive again through Cajas National Park. We cross the 4,200m high pass and drive through a beautiful area of mountain lakes. Through different climatic and vegetation zones we enter the tropical lowlands passing through banana, cocoa and rice plantations until we finally reach the port city of Guayaquil. We stroll along the El Malecón promenade to the historic district of Las Peñas and enjoy the panoramic view from Cerro Santa Ana. Accommodation at the Unipark Hotel. (B/-/-) 14 Transfer to the airport and continuation of the tripThe guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport to take the flight to your next destination. (B/­-/-­)

1 Arrival in Quito, Transfer in airport - hotelWhen you arrive at the airport, your guide will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall and will then accompany you to the Hotel. 2 Otavalo Market and Cuicocha LagoonToday you will visit Otavalo, the city whose indigenous market is the most important in South America. In the "Plaza de Ponchos" you will find a selection of original crafts such as jewelry, ceramics, paintings and textiles.Then you will visit the famous Cuicocha crater lagoon. You can take a walk along the lagoon and, if you want, you can also take a boat tour. (B/-/-) 3City Quito – Casa Agave – Middle of the World – MindoIn the morning visit to the historic center of Quito. The capital of Ecuador is located 2,850 meters above sea level at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, embedded in a green Andean valley. Quito, one of the oldest cities in South America, is also one of the few cities that was able to preserve numerous monuments and artistic treasures from the Spanish colonial era. The old town was listed as a world monument by UNESCO in 1978. In the afternoon you will head to the middle of the world, including a visit to the museum. About an hour's drive north of Quito, in the middle of a dry valley, is the famous "Middle of the World" Equator monument. On the way you will visit the first Museum - Factory and Distillery in Ecuador, created in honor of the Andean agave culture. Here you will find knowledge, uses, tools, agave garden, tasting, and all the magic of this ancient Ecuadorian tradition.You will visit the Inti Ñan Site Museum, which a private anthropological foundation has built next to the "official" equatorial monument. This beautiful solar museum houses exhibits of Native American cultures and traditional ways of life. During the tour, surprising evidence of the exact position of the equator is also suggested. We continue with the trip to Mindo for accommodation. (B/-/-) 4 Mindo Cloud Forest - QuitoToday you have the opportunity to explore the cloud forest of Mindo, about two hours from Quito. Mountain cloud forests impress with their constantly rising and falling low cloud masses and a greater temperature gradient. You will find a very diverse fauna and flora. A special feature is, above all, the abundance of bird species. With a little luck, you can spot exotic birds and certainly many different hummingbirds and butterflies. In the afternoon return to the city of Quito. (B/-/-) 5 Rose plantation - Cotopaxi National Park - BañosIn the morning you will drive towards Cotopaxi and visit one of the many rose plantations that Ecuador is famous for throughout the world. Here you will learn about the different types of roses and how to care for these plants. You will continue along the "Avenue of Volcanoes", as Alexander von Humboldt once called it, until you reach the Cotopaxi region. Discover the impressive Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon travel to the city of Baños, where you will have your accommodation. (B/-/-) 6 Waterfall route Pailón de diablo waterfall - RiobambaAfter breakfast we head to the tropics. In the morning we will visit the waterfall route. This innovative valley is also known as the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. In this beautiful valley we take a peaceful walk and also visit the roaring waterfall known as "Pailón del Diablo". In the afternoon we continue our trip to Riobamba. (B/-/-) 7 On the Inca trail to Ingapirca - CuencaDeparture in the morning to the south of the country, with a stop at the Balbanera church, and at the Colta lagoon.We continue along an ancient Inca road, to the most important Inca fortress in Ecuador, Ingapirca. The path leads mainly downhill: highest point approximately 4,000 m, destination at 3,200 m. On the way we passed through small mountain towns with a predominantly indigenous population. In the afternoon we arrive to the wonderful city of Cuenca where we will stay in a nice Hotel. (B/-/-­) 8 Cuenca and surroundingsToday we visit the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. A fantastic tour of this city awaits you. Then you can visit the surrounding towns such as Gualaceo, Sigsig or Chordeleg. (B/­-/­-) 9 Cuenca Cajas National Park GuayaquilWe will drive through Cajas National Park. We cross the 4,200 m high pass and drive through a beautiful area of mountain lakes, where we will have a hike. Through different climatic and vegetation zones we enter the tropical lowlands passing through banana, cocoa and rice plantations until we finally reach the port city of Guayaquil. We stroll along the El Malecón promenade to the historic district of Las Peñas and enjoy the panoramic view from Cerro Santa Ana. (B/-/-) 10 Visit to the Cacao and Mango FarmAfter breakfast we will enjoy the Hacienda Cacao and Mango tour, where you will learn about the cocoa production process and taste artisanal chocolate. Tour of the cocoa plantations, chocolate making with the From tree to bar concept, which consists of a tasting of cocoa juice and fresh cocoa derivatives, artisanal chocolate making, roasting, grinding, visit to the conching and tempering workshop to tasting of chocolates of different percentages and making chocolate bars. You can make a 50 gr chocolate bar with dried fruits. After this, there will be time for lunch in a typical restaurant in the area (not included), and then begin the return to the city, where the activity ends. (B/-/-)