Included
Transfers, flight Cuenca-Quito, ground transport and guide.
Is it for you?
This is an easy trip.
Best time
The driest season for the Andean regions is from about late May to early October.
Getting there
This trip departs from Quito.
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Cotopaxi, Devil's Nose & Cuenca Extension
Heading south via the Avenue of Volcanoes we stop at Cotopaxi National Park. The next three days are spent with your own private guide and driver and you can explore the region as you like including the famous Devil's Nose train ride. The final night is spent in the city of Cuenca which is considered to be one of Ecuador's most beautiful cities.
Weather and highlights
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- Exploring Cotopaxi National Park
- Exhilarating train ride through the Devil's Nose
- Relaxing in colonial Cuenca
Itinerary
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Duration: 4 days
- Day 1: (SUN, TUE, THU)
Drive to hacienda overlooking Cotopaxi. (D) - Day 2:
Explore Cotopaxi National Park and Andean market if open. Drive to Riobamba. (FB) - Day 3:
Devil's Nose train ride. Visit Ingapirca and drive to Cuenca. (B, L) - Day 4:
Morning city tour. Afternoon fly to Quito. Transfer to hotel. (B)
Pricing guidelines for Ecuador
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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.
International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Ecuador combines very well with Peru, but can also be linked with Brazil.
For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.
- Example tripPrice per person
- 2 weeks highlights of Ecuador’s mainland using good standard accommodationBetween £1800 and £2750
- 2 week trip staying in top end haciendas and lodgesFrom around £3500+
- 10 days Andes & rainforest holidayBetween £1200 and £1600
- 16 days Andes & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)From about £3200+
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It was an incredible honeymoon. This was Wendy's first venture outside Europe and it didn't disapoint. Ecuador is a fantastic country to visit. Such a...
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Everything ran like clockwork from start to finish. Given the amount of travelling and activities included in the intinerary this was an outstanding ...
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This was a fantastic trip - all of our group enjoyed it immensely.
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A memorable holiday
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