Quito City Tour and Equatorial Monument
In the morning visit Quito’s colonial center and South America’s oldest capital (close to 500 years), with its narrow streets and hanging balconies. The tour can include the Independence Plaza flanked by the presidential and archbishop palaces; and La Compañia
Cotopaxi National Park
Travel South 60km to the base of Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano at 5.897m, home to the Andean Teal, the Andean Coot, the Ecuadorian Hillstar endemic to Ecuador and the giant Andean Condor, with its 3m wingspan. Observe the
Saquisilí Market
Two hours South of Quito sits the town of Saquisilí with one of the most colorful and complete Indian markets in Ecuador. The whole town is a market on this day and one can walk around, shopping for handicrafts of
Pujilí Market
Departing from Quito to the South for some 90 km is Pujilí, a town known for its ceramics. Many lndians gather here, with their llamas loaded with colorful fruits, vegetables and other goods. Visit this picturesque scene and enjoy the
Cuenca City Tour
Cuenca, 2560 m. high (8400 feet), the third largest city in Ecuador and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in a fertile valley in the southern highlands of Ecuador. Cuenca has kept its old-world architectural charm and its colonial
NEW: Cuenca Countryside and Village Tour
During this tour of Cuenca we have the opportunity to enjoy Cuenca’s scenic countryside, stopping off in villages where artisans have been creating for generations. In San Bartolome we meet craftsmen making handmade guitars with the most amazing wood inlay.
NEW: Cuenca City and Surrounding Villages
In the morning you will visit the city of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Town is best visited on foot. Our tour takes you along the cobblestone streets admiring the historic buildings, hanging balconies, carved wooden doors,
Ingapirca Fortress of the Incas
Early departure for the 2 hour drive to the Ingapirca Inca Ruins of Ecuador. On the way we visit a toquilla weaver and stop off at the Neo-Gothic church Virgen del Rocio, perched on the side of a steep rock
The Route of the Incas, from Quito to Cuenca
Day 1: Leaving Quito to Cuenca, we drive south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the Cotopaxi National Park, home to the world’s highest active volcano at 5897 m (19347 ft). Here we can spot the Andean Teal, the
Quito to Cuenca via air
Day 1: Morning flight to Cuenca. Visit the colonial city. The Old Town is best visited on foot. Our tour takes you along the cobblestone streets admiring the historic buildings, hanging balconies, carved wooden doors, the craft fair and colourful