EN Xplore Ecuador FIT
EN Xplore Ecuador FIT
EN Xplore Ecuador FIT
8 Days Starting in Quito and ending in Guayaquil
Visiting: Quito, Latacunga, Riobamba, Ingapirca, Cuenca, Guayaquil
Tour operator:
Tour code:
53860
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Quito. Transfer to the hotel Day 2 Quito free day / optional tours Day 3 Quito- Latacunga Day 4 Latacunga -Cotopaxi -Riobamba Day 5 Riobamba-Balbanera-Ingapirca-Cuenca Day 6 Cuenca city tour Day 7 Cuenca -El Cajas Park -Guayaquil Day 8 Guayaquil - international flight
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : (✈) Arrival In Quito
Location: Quito
Accommodation Name: HOTEL VIEJA CUBA
Arrival at Quito International Airport.
Meeting and welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel.
Advantages of LatinXplore:
- Delivery of your welcome kit
- Dinner on your own. Due to the time difference and late arrival, many passengers prefer to sleep directly after the snack provided by the airline.
- Early check-in option with extra charge for passengers who arrive earlier
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Driving time 38 km / 40 min – Altitude 2850 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Welcome kit
Day 2 : Quito Free Day Or Optional Activities In Quito Or Region De Los Lagos / Otavalo
Location: Quito
Accommodation Name: HOTEL VIEJA CUBA
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day or optional activities
Lunch and Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Altitude 2850 m /
Services included: ☒ Accommodation
Day 3 : Quito: Visit Of The Colonial City / Latacunga (Cotopaxi)
Location: Latacunga
Accommodation Name: HOTEL CUELLO DE LUNA
Breakfast at the hotel
Advantages of LatinXplore:
- Overnight in an Andean hostel
Departure to the historic center with your English-speaking guide. Visit the center of the largest colonial city in South America, witness to the indigenous, colonial, inquisition and republican eras.
Lunch on your own
Departure towards the south of the city, following the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes, named after Alexander Va Humboldt. You arrive at your Lodge, on the slopes of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Driving time 70 km / 1h30 min in 2 trips – Altitude 3750 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance fees to visiting sites
Day 4 : Cotopaxi: Visit Of The Park And The Cotopaxi Volcano / Riobamba
Location: Riobamba
Accommodation Name: HOTEL CASA REAL
Breakfast at the hotel
Cotopaxi National Park, visit the Limpiopungo lagoon, climb to the first refuge (by vehicle if the weather permits).
Lunch on your own
In the afternoon, departure to the south, continuing through the Ecuadorian Andes until reaching the sultan city of the Andes, Riobamba.
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Driving time 190 km / 3h50 min – Altitude 2750 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance to the National Park
Day 5 : Riobamba – Balbanera – Alausà –Ingapirca Cuenca
Location: Ingapirca
Accommodation Name: HOTEL LOS BALCONES
Breakfast at the hotel
LatinXplore "advantages"
- Explore the archaeological site of Ingapirca
Visit what is recognized as the first Hispanic church in the country and discover the vegetable ivory, the Tagua. Continue to Pitishi Viewpoint, weather permitting, to admire and understand the Devil's Nose Railway. A true engineering feat of the time. It was here that the exchange of goods took place between the cultures of the Andes and those of sea level.
Arrival in Ingapirca, a small town in the mountains next to the Inca site of Ingapirca.
Lunch on your own
Guided tour of the site. Continuation towards the city of Cuenca.
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Travel time 192 km / 3h50 completed in 3 trips – Altitude 2560 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance fees to visiting sites
Day 6 : Cuenca: City Tour
Location: Cuenca
Accommodation Name: HOTEL LOS BALCONES
Breakfast at the hotel
LatinXplore "advantages"
- Learn more about the museum, which features pieces from the country's various indigenous cultures.
- Enjoy the afternoon and evening freely, and the numerous gastronomic options in the city
Visit to a hat factory in Panama, originally from Ecuador. Belonging to a well-known family from Cuenca who opened their small store where they display a wide variety of hats. Afterwards, your guide will give you a tour of the city. You can enjoy the largest private collection of pre-Hispanic art in the country, at the Museum of Aboriginal Cultures.
Lunch on your own
Free afternoon to enjoy this beautiful city of English architecture, very pleasant and well organized for pedestrians. Your guide will remain at your disposal.
Dinner on your own to enjoy the city's wide gastronomic offer.
Hotel accommodation
Driving time 5 km / 20 min – Altitude 2560 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance fees to visiting sites
Day 7 : Cuenca: El Cajas National Park – Guayaquil – City Tour
Location: Cuenca
Accommodation Name: HOTEL IBIS STYLES
Breakfast at the hotel
LatinXplore "advantages"
-Visit the unique Cajas National Park with its paramo vegetation.
Passing and visiting the El Cajas National Park. Magical, wild, bewitching landscapes, with one of its majestic lagoons – La Toreadora.
Continuation to Guayaquil
Lunch on your own
Panoramic tour of the city, with the Malecón, the Iguana Park, the Cathedral and the La Peñas neighborhood.
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Travel time 203 km/ 4h in 2 trips – Altitude 0 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance to the national park
Day 8 : Guayaquil: Departure Transfer – International Flight
Location: Guayaquil
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch on your own
Depending on the departure time of your flight, transfer to the airport is coordinated.
Night on the plane
Altitude 0m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide
What's Included
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Hotel Accommodation
All hotel nights in a double room (breakfast included) in the hotels mentioned or equivalent depending on the hotel category you choose.
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Ground Transfers
All ground transfers in private service for the entire program.
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Activities
All the activities mentioned in private services according to conditions and availability.
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English-Speaking Guide
Private English-speaking guide for the entire program.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all visiting sites and national parks.
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Meals
Breakfast included as mentioned in the program.
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Continuous Assistance
Continuous assistance from our office and our operators along the entire route.
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Welcome Kit
Delivery of your welcome kit upon arrival.
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Early Check-In Option
Early check-in option with extra charge for passengers who arrive earlier.
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All hotel nights in a double room (breakfast included) in the hotels mentioned or equivalent depending on the hotel category you choose
What's Not Included
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Drinks
Drinks are not included with meals.
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Optional Visits
Visits mentioned as 'optional' are not included.
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Unmentioned Meals
Meals not mentioned in the program are not included.
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International Airfare
International airfare is not included.
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Personal Equipment
Personal equipment such as sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, walking shoes, hat, and personal first aid are not included.
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Luggage Carriers
Luggage carriers are not included.
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Tips
Tips to guides and drivers are not included.
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Travel Insurance
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Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and dinner are on your own unless specified otherwise.
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Drinks (meals included)
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Meals not mentioned in the program
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Visits mentioned as "optional"
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International airfare
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Personal equipment: sunglasses; sunscreen; warm clothing (windbreaker and fleece; hat; gloves;socks);walking shoes; hat and personal first aid
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Luggage carriers
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Tips to guides and drivers
Mode of Transport
All ground transfers are provided in private service for the entire program, ensuring a convenient and comfortable journey between destinations.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays with 3 nights in Quito at Hotel Vieja Cuba, 1 night in Latacunga at Hotel Cuello de Luna, 1 night in Riobamba at Hotel Casa Real, 2 nights in Cuenca at Hotel Los Balcones, and 1 night in Guayaquil at Hotel Ibis Styles.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in carefully selected hotels with a minimum rating of 4/5 and 8/10 on online review sites. The hotels are located in charming historical places, and you will have a double room with breakfast included.
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Will there be an English-speaking guide throughout the tour?
Yes, you will have a private English-speaking guide for the entire program.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Breakfast is included every day. Other meals such as lunch and dinner are generally on your own unless specified otherwise in the itinerary.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
All ground transfers in private service for the entire program are included.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included?
Yes, entrance fees to all visiting sites and national parks mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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What kind of activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of activities such as visiting colonial towns, lakes, volcanoes, Inca sites, local communities, a hat factory, and national parks. Specific activities include exploring the Avenue of the Volcanoes, visiting Cotopaxi National Park, and touring the city of Cuenca.
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Is there any assistance provided during the tour?
Yes, you will have continuous assistance from the tour operator's office and their operators along the entire route.
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What should I bring with me for the tour?
You should bring personal equipment such as sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing (windbreaker and fleece, hat, gloves, socks), walking shoes, a hat, and a personal first aid kit.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities available, especially on the free day in Quito where you can choose to explore the region of Los Lagos or Otavalo.
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What is the altitude range during the tour?
The tour covers various altitudes, starting from 2850 meters in Quito, reaching up to 3750 meters near the Cotopaxi Volcano, and descending to sea level in Guayaquil.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.