Volcanoes and Cozy hot springs in the middle of Ecuador Andes

We know how exhausting international flights can be, so we will save you from the stress of navigating alone at the moment of your arrival in the Ecuadorian capital. At Quito Airport, our local host will be waiting for you at the arrival gate to accompany you to the Quito hotel of your preference.

Once you have settled in your room, you can take a comforting shower, leaving behind the fatigue of such a long flight, have a rest or you can take advantage of the time to enjoy the best Ecuadorian gastronomy with a tasty lunch (on your own) in your hotel or the surrounding areas.

Later, you will have the rest of the afternoon at your leisure to acclimatize yourself to the altitude. Remember that Quito is located at 2850 meters above sea level.

Of course, you can take a walk around the city on your own, enjoy a wonderful dinner outside, or simply rest in your cozy hotel.

Our adventure in Ecuadorian Andean is about to begin! After an exquisite breakfast provided by your hotel, our expert guide will come to pick you up and begin your city tour through charming Quito.

Our Quito city tour includes a visit to the historic center, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. There, you can admire the beautiful views of Alamada Park and the Basilica, as well as stroll along the Calle de las Siete Cruces (García Moreno), so named for its seven stone crosses, which were built there by the Spanish after conquering the city in 1534. Additionally, you must visit Plaza Grande, also known as Plaza de la Independencia. In addition, the Presidential Palace and the famous La Compañía de Jesús surround the Plaza Grande and you can visit them, too. Finally, you will visit Plaza de San Francisco, famous for its impressive location under the shadow of the Pichincha Volcano. There, you can visit the San Francisco Church and Monastery. Of course, we will always be assisted with important information and interesting history by our tour guide during the tour.

Continuing our experience, our tour guide will take us on a 45-minute journey to the “Middle of the World,” where the Equator divides the world into Northern and Southern hemispheres. Of course, our guide will teach us about the science and history behind the determination or equator line in the famous solar museum of Intiñan.

At the end of the tour, our tour guide will return you to the Quito Hotel to spend the night at leisure, enjoy a wonderful dinner on your own, or simply rest.

The surrounding áreas of Quito have many treasures to discover, and you will not miss a thing! This day assures an unforgettable trip in a perfect climate. The area of Quito is known for its charming climate all year round. First, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Then, with our guide, we will begin our adventure through volcanoes and lagoons, heading to Cotopaxi National Park.

Your guide will lead you through a winding path surrounded by imposing peaks and minor volcanoes heading to Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the main attractions of Ecuador, with its cone completely covered in snow. The diversity of flora and fauna residing there is surprising and unique. And you will be able to appreciate the Chuquiragua or Flor del Montañes (Mountain Flower), llamas, deer, and wild horses. Also, you will enjoy the Limpiopungo lagoon, at the foot of Rumiñahui volcano. Or, if you want, we can take a panoramic hike in the surrounding areas (optional) before enjoying a delicious lunch on a traditional ranch.

In the afternoon, we will visit the beautiful city of Baños, located between the Pastaza River and the Tungurahua volcano, and we will settle for the night in a comfortable nearby hotel.

You can then explore Baños and its many attractions on your own, try excellent regional cuisine in one of the town's many restaurants, or simply enjoy a quiet evening in your Banos hotel.

Today we’ll discover Baños town in all its glory. After a delicious breakfast in our Baños’s hotel, our tour guide will lead us to the surrounding areas to enjoy beautiful hot springs and waterfalls. Following on, we will take a brief tour of the historic center of Baños, where we'll enjoy the view of the Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water (also known as Our Lady of the Holy Water) which is a popular place for pilgrims. At the beginning of the century, the church was constructed from volcanic rock in a Gothic style.

After our tour through the town center, we will visit some amazing local waterfalls.  We’ll see the largest falls in the region: Pailón del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron), Mantle of the Bride, Gates of Heaven, Agoyan, Machay, and many more.

As an optional activity, you can take the new cable car in the town heading to the high level of Mantle of the Bride waterfalls, to have unique views from up of the waterfalls area of Baños.

Another optional activity can be mountain biking along the waterfall route, besides other fantastic activities like rafting, hiking, or canyoning. The temperate subtropical climate that characterizes Baños makes it a perfect base for exploring the Ecuadorian outdoors.

In the afternoon, you'll leave Baños town and return to your hotel in Quito city. Of course, at all moments, you will be accompanied by our personnel.

Our adventure in Ecuadorian Andean is at its maximum splendor! After an exquisite breakfast provided by your Quito hotel, our host will take you to the International airport and send you on a comfortable commercial 60-minute flight to Cuenca, the colonial city par excellence in Ecuador.

Upon your arrival to Cuenca, another local host will be waiting for you at the zone of arrival national flights with a sign with your name. He will transfer you in comfortable transportation to your Cuenca hotel, where you can rest, take a shower, or enjoy the local cuisine during your free couple of hours. At a certain time, our expert guide will come to pick you up and begin your city tour through charming Cuenca.

Cuenca, despite being the third largest city in Ecuador, still has a typical provincial atmosphere. Today, you will enjoy a walk through this wonderful city, which has been declared a World Cultural Heritage Site, to discover its beauty and charm. Touring its colonial center on foot will allow you to enjoy the hospitality and kindness of its inhabitants, the vibrant parks and squares, religious monuments, and craft shops while learning about its history.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop where top-of-the-range Panama hats are made. In case you did not know, one of the main producers of Panama hats is Cuenca! Afterward, you can enjoy stunning views of the city and countryside at Turi Hill.

Next, you will be able to explore Cuenca on your own as the evening approaches. To finalize, complete this wonderful experience in Cuenca by tasting regional cuisine in several downtown restaurants or returning to your hotel to take a well-deserved rest.

Today, a paradise is about to be revealed by you, the Cajas National Park! The morning can be enjoyed with a delicious breakfast provided by your Cuenca hotel. Later, our tour guide will pick you up with land transportation to go to the enchanting Cajas National Park

It’s only about a 30km drive to reach Cajas National Park. But what is so special about this park? Well, This amazing park combines desolate lunar-like terrains with lush cloud forests, in a unique contrast. All these are surrounded by more than 250 lakes and ponds.

The choices of activities that you can partake in are endless; they include bird watching, fishing, and views of the rich and colorful flora and fauna, among other things. In addition, you can enjoy the Interpretation Center located near La Toreadora Lake, the largest lake in the park. Photos and presentations of the reserve are displayed there.

You just have to inform the guide what activity you would like to do and that's it!

Afterward, we’ll continue our trip to Cuenca, where our guide and transportation will take us directly to our Cuenca hotel.

The afternoon will be completely yours to enjoy the city on your own, go out to eat, or simply take a deserved shower and rest in your room.

We know that this is the most challenging part of the journey. Being able to say goodbye to such good moments. That is why, at Machu Travel Peru, we want to save you this trouble. You can enjoy one final, delicious, and comforting breakfast fully included in your hotel reservation.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may be able to take one last tour of Guayaquil on your own before our transportation and host pick you up from your hotel to the Guayaquil International Airport.

Once at the airport, you will say goodbye to our host and take your flight to your home country.

What do you think about our " Volcanoes and Cozy Hot Springs In The Middle of Ecuadorian Andes" tour? Do you have any extra requests or questions? Please don’t hesitate to write to us. We will always be attentive to personalize your dreams in Ecuador at your desire!

NOTE: This program will allow you to visit Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Quito, Cuenca, Cajas National Park, and Guayaquil. Tours can also be done in reverse order. Additionally, you can add more exciting day tours or another destination in Ecuador. Please make contact with our travel agents!