The Andes is made up of two mountain ranges that run along each other; here we can find impressive snow-capped volcanoes that stand higher than 5000 meters covered with perpetual snow and ancient glaziers.
These giants cross the range from north to south. Among the most known: the Chimborazo which is the highest snow-covered mountain of Ecuador with 6310 meters and which peak is the world’s closest place to the sun. The Cotopaxi with 5897 meters of high is considered one of the most active and beautiful volcano of the world. The Cayambe (5790 meters) is the only snow-capped volcano on earth located at zero latitude. Northern Illinizas (5116 meters) and Southern Illinizas (5236 meters). According to indigenous’ Cosmo vision, these mountains are considered as a couple: both a male and female mountains. Finally we have the very impressive Antisana that stands at 5704 meters high.
When going through this region the tourists astonish themselves to observe such beautiful landscapes which are an amazing combination between valleys, bleak plateaus, cloud forests, etc.
1. GLEQRT.- QUITO / RIOBAMBA & TRAIN - 2 days
 Shared basis: USD 300.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 450.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Includes train ticket, accommodation and meals
Departure from Quito through the ¨Avenue of the Volcanoes¨ admiring the beautiful Andean landscape this is a great opportunity to take pictures, brief stop at the Cotopaxi National Park, lunch is included, arrival to Riobamba and accommodation in a typical hacienda of the region, dinner. The next day breakfast will be served and departure to the train station from Riobamba to the ¨Devil’s Nose¨ a magnificent work incrusted in the Andes (around 7 hours) box lunch is included. Return to Quito in the afternoon.
** Train Operation is subject to change
2. GLEQRC.- QUITO / RIOBAMBA / CUENCA & TRAIN - 3 days
 Tourist Superior Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 485.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 705.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
First Class Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 510.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 720.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Includes train ticket, accommodation and meals
1st day: Departure from Quito aprox. at 08:00a.m. enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands trough the famous “Volcano Avenue”. Ideal for photos. Visit to the Cotopaxi National Park Lunch included and departure to the city of Riobamba to spend the night in a typical hacienda f the region, Lodgement and Dinner included.
2nd day: Breakfast and departure by train aprox. at 7:00 a.m. From Riobamba train station to the Devil Nose a unique piece of engineering in the middle of the Andes (ride of 7 hours aprox. Includes a Box Lunch). After the train ride visit to the Ingapirca Inca Ruins, the biggest Inca archaeological complex in Ecuador from the XV and XVI centuries, (ticket to the complex not included) trough the ride you will be to watch the weavers of the famous “Panama Huts” artisans tipycal from the area. Lunch Included. Arrive to the City of Cuenca to spend the night. Lodge included.
3rd day: Breakfast and city tour of the city of Cuenca visiting the Calderon Park, new and old Cathedral The park of the Flowers, the City Museum and modern art, the Cañari-Incas of all saints ruins, Canon of the Tomebamba and Turi River in the afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Quito (air ticket not included)
** Train Operation is subject to change
3. GLEQRC4.- QUITO / RIOBAMBA / CUENCA & TRAIN - 4 days
 Tourist Superior Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 540.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 765.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
First Class Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 575.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 790.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Includes train ticket, accommodation and meals
1st day: Departure from Quito aprox. at 08:00a.m. enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands trough the famous “Volcano Avenue”. Ideal for photos. Visit to the Cotopaxi National Park Lunch included and departure to the city of Riobamba to spend the night in a typical hacienda f the region, Lodgement and Dinner included.
2nd day: Breakfast and departure by train aprox. at 7:00 a.m. From Riobamba train station to the Devil Nose a unique piece of engineering in the middle of the Andes (ride of 7 hours aprox. Includes a Box Lunch). After the train ride visit to the Ingapirca Inca Ruins, the biggest Inca archaeological complex in Ecuador from the XV and XVI centuries, (ticket to the complex not included) trough the ride you will be to watch the weavers of the famous “Panama Huts” artisans typical from the area. Lunch Included. Arrive to the City of Cuenca to spend the night. Lodge included.
3rd day: Breakfast and city tour of the city of Cuenca visiting the Calderon Park, new and old Cathedral The park of the Flowers, the City Museum and modern art, the Cañari-Incas of all saints ruins, Canon of the Tomebamba and Turi River free afternoon
4th day: Breakfast and free morning to take any optional tour in Cuenca, in the afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Quito. (air ticket not included)
** Train Operation is subject to change
4. GLEQRG.- QUITO / RIOBAMBA & TRAIN / GUAYAQUIL - 3 days
 Tourist Superior Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 515.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 680.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
First Class Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 530.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 690.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Includes train ticket, accommodation and meals
1st day: Departure from Quito, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands trough the famous Volcano Avenue ideal for photos. Short Visit to the Cotopaxi National Park lunch included and departure to Riomamba where you spend a night accommodation at a typical hacienda with dinner.
2nd day: Breakfast included and departure to the train from Riombamba train station to the Devil Nose a unique piece of engineering in the middle of the Andes (ride of 7 hours approximately) includes box lunch. After the train departure to Guayaquil. On the way you will have special landscape with the cacao, banana and wood plantation and teka wood, we will pass by the Huigra town, El Triunfo, Fatima Virgen and Durán. You will arrive to Guayaquil for your overnight
3rd day: Breakfast and visit the Guayaquil City, afterwards we will drop you off you the International or National Airport to your transfer out
** Train Operation is subject to change
5. GLEQRG4.- QUITO / RIOBAMBA & TRAIN / GUAYAQUIL - 4 days
 Tourist Superior Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 570.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 740.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
First Class Accommodation:
Shared basis: USD 600.00 per person
Departures: Thursday
Private basis: USD 760.00 per person
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Includes train ticket, accommodation and meals
1st day: Departure from Quito, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands trough the famous Volcano Avenue ideal for photos. Short Visit to the Cotopaxi National Park lunch included and departure to Riomamba where you spend a night accommodation at a typical hacienda with dinner
2nd day: Breakfast included and departure to the train from Riombamba train station to the Devil Nose a unique piece of engineering in the middle of the Andes (ride of 7 hours approximately) includes box lunch. After the train departure to Guayaquil. On the way you will have special landscape with the cacao, banana and wood plantation and teka wood, we will pass by the Huigra town, El Triunfo, Fatima Virgen and Durán. You will arrive to Guayaquil for your overnight
3rd day: Breakfast and visit the Guayaquil City.(optional) you can choose a tour for the afternoon.
4th day: Breakfast and day at leisure (you can choose any of our excursions for a full day extra cost), late in the afternoon transfer out to National or International Airport.
** Train Operation is subject to change
6. GLEBAP / GLEBAL.- EXCURSION TO THE CITY OF BAÑOS - 2 days
 First Class Accommodation:
Private basis: USD 435.00 per person
Departures: Daily
Luxury Accommodation:
Private basis: USD 535.00 per person
Departures: Daily
1st day: Departure from Quito aprox. at 08:00a.m. enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands trough the famous “Volcano Avenue”. Visit the city of Ambato to watch the indigenous community of the Salasacas, Continue to Baños Lunch and Acomodation in a typical hacienda of the region in the afternoon visit to the city of Baños and at night dinner..
2nd day: Breakfast, and visit to the waterfalls of the region and hot springs water sources. Optional you can ride horses, bikes or motorcicles. In the afternoon return to Quito
7. GLEOT2S / GLEOT2P.- OTAVALO MARKET AND THE LAKES - 2 days
 Tourist Superior Class Accommodation:
Private basis: USD 450.00 per person
Departures: Daily
First Class Accommodation:
Private basis: USD 500.00 per person
Departures: Daily
Departure from Quito through the Panamericana North, we will visit the town of Calderon with its typical ¨masapan¨ handicrafts. Brief stop at Cayambe where the equatorial line crosses diving the world in two hemispheres, continuing we will arrive to Otavalo to visit its Indian market, full of Ecuador typical handicrafts. Lunch and in the afternoon we will visit the town of Cotacachi where you will find leather goods, next a visit to the Cuicocha Lake will be done. Dinner and accommodation.
The next day breakfast will be served and we will continue 4to he town of San Antonio de Ibarra, typical because of their wood goods. Next we will visit the Yahuarcocha lake and the Peguche town where we will se how the indigenous make their weaving. Return to Quito in the afternoon.
8. GLEMIN.- MINDO ECOTOURISM AND ADVENTURE - 8 hours
 Private basis: USD 190.00 per person
Departures: Daily
From Quito everyday, we can admire the impressive change of vegetation and climate until we reach the Mindo Cloud Forest, where trekking through the forest will be done, depending on the difficulty and adventure preferred. During the hiking you will have the opportunity to admire the waterfalls, the natural forest, rivers, more than 400 exotic species of birds, butterflies and orchids. A full day tour includes lunch and a specialist guide.
9. GLEMIN2.- MINDO ECOTOURISM AND ADVENTURE - 2 days
 Private basis: USD 620.00 per person
Departures: Daily
Departing from Quito you will be able to see the change of vegetation and weather until we arrive to the rain forest of mindo were you will be able to take a canopy experience. Lunch and then a raft trough the Mindo River, visit to the butterfly farm, and return to the hotel. Diner and Accommodation is included.
The next day early in the morning you will be able to admire the vast quantity of birds, a unique spectacle in the world, breakfast and visit to waterfalls and hikes trough the area, lunch and return to Quito.
10. GLEPAP.- PAPALLACTA HOT SPRING WATERS & SPA - 8 hours
 Private basis: USD 130.00 per person
Departures: Daily
Departure from Quito in the morning through the road that leads the Amazon Jungle, after hour and a half ride. We will make a brief stop a the PAPALLACTA lagoon located in a “Paramo” with cold weather but beautiful landscapes that make contrast with the hot springs pools. Perfect for an anti stress therapy recommended for your health.
All of this can be enjoy at the Turistic Complex of “Termas de Papallacta” where also natural hikes can be done or enjoy the optional activities of its SPA.
11. GLEPAP2.- PAPALLACTA HOT SPRING WATERS & SPA - 2 days
 Private basis: USD 460.00 per person
Departures: Daily
Departing from Quito, in the morning trough the route that leads to the Amazon Jungle, we will make a brief visit to the Papallacta lake and accommodation in Termas de Papallacta Resort and SPA. Dinner and breakfast is included. For 2 days you can enjoy their hot spring waters, take hikes or make any treatment or massage in the SPA (not included). Departure from Quito
12. GLEPOL.- POLYLEPIS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE (EL ANGEL) - 2 days
 Private basis: USD 515.00 per person
Departures: Daily
1st day: Departure in the morning trough the Pan American Highway towards Otavalo, brief visit to the market and continue to the Santa Ana Hacienda, where we will appreciate a Agricultural experience with the locals. Lunch and continue to the Polylepis Lodge, where the last 12 acres of this millennial forest and unique in the world is located. At night we will enjoy a walk with torches, dinner and acomodation.
2nd day: Breakfast during the day we can enjoy the walks trough this reserve of Polylepis forest and Frailejones of Andean páramo, A unique experience of natural and exotic vegetation and the only one and last in the planet. In the afternoon return to Quito.
IMPORTANT REMARKS:
- Private prices based on double occupancy
- Multi-day tours from Quito (Shared basis) based on DBL occupancy. Please request for SGL supplement
- All entrances to museums, churches, shows, meals, etc are included only as they are outlined in each tour description
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