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Cuenca Tours & Trips

8 Cuenca trips. Tours from 8 tour companies. 79 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Andes to Amazon

Andes to Amazon

By Exodus Travels
premier
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • Visit colonial Quito, the Otavalo indigenous market and Cuenca's Unesco reserve
  • Stay overnight in the peaceful Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Spend two nights soaking up the sounds of the Amazon Rainforest
  • Visit the ruins of Ingapirca and Cajas National Park
  • Take a mangrove boat trip by the Pacific coast and visit a cacao plantation

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Ecuador by river & rail: Amazon cruise & Tren Crucero

Ecuador by river & rail: Amazon cruise & Tren Crucero

By Audley Travel
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito

Themes

Small Ship Cruise, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Andes & Galapagos

Andes & Galapagos

By Audley Travel
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Avenue of Volcanoes, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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14 days From$7,655
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Mediterranean Flavors

Mediterranean Flavors

By Cosmos
none
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Assisi, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Cuenca, La Spezia, Madrid, Marseille, Rome, Valencia, Venice, Verona

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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14 Day Galapagos Islands & Kaleidoscope of Ecuador

14 Day Galapagos Islands & Kaleidoscope of Ecuador

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Tour the Charles Darwin Research Center to learn about their preservation goals Explore areas with blue-footed boobies, frigate birds and sea lions In the old center of Guayaquil, visit Seminario Park, with its colonial atmosphere Enjoy a tour, demonstration and chocolate tasting at a cocoa plantation Learn about the cultivation of orchids in the small town of Gualaceo Discover the charm of Cuenca, a city located high in the Andean Mountains Marvel at the impressive stone foundations of Ingapirca Ruins, believed to have been used for religious purposes Spend two nights at an Amazon Lodge discovering the area's flora and fauna Visit a Quechua community interpretation center in the riverside village of Ahuano Visit Colonial Quito and walk through its cobblestone streets Excursion to the Middle of the World Monument †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 days From$4,949
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10 Day Kaleidoscope of Ecuador with Andes Mountains & Amazon

10 Day Kaleidoscope of Ecuador with Andes Mountains & Amazon

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • In the old center of Guayaquil, visit Seminario Park, with its colonial atmosphere Enjoy a tour, demonstration and chocolate tasting at a cocoa plantation Learn about the cultivation of orchids in the small town of Gualaceo Discover the charm of Cuenca, a city located high in the Andean Mountains Marvel at the impressive stone foundations of Ingapirca Ruins, believed to have been used for religious purposes Spend two nights at an Amazon Lodge discovering the area's flora and fauna Visit a Quechua community interpretation center in the riverside village of Ahuano Visit Colonial Quito and walk through its cobblestone streets Excursion to the Middle of the World Monument †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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10 Day Kaleidoscope of Ecuador with Andes Mountains & Amazon

10 Day Kaleidoscope of Ecuador with Andes Mountains & Amazon

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • In the old center of Guayaquil, visit Seminario Park, with its colonial atmosphere Enjoy a tour, demonstration and chocolate tasting at a cocoa plantation Learn about the cultivation of orchids in the small town of Gualaceo Discover the charm of Cuenca, a city located high in the Andean Mountains Marvel at the impressive stone foundations of Ingapirca Ruins, believed to have been used for religious purposes Spend two nights at an Amazon Lodge discovering the area's flora and fauna Visit a Quechua community interpretation center in the riverside village of Ahuano Visit Colonial Quito and walk through its cobblestone streets Excursion to the Middle of the World Monument †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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10 days From$2,099
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10 Day Kaleidoscope of Ecuador with Andes Mountains & Amazon

10 Day Kaleidoscope of Ecuador with Andes Mountains & Amazon

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • In the old center of Guayaquil, visit Seminario Park, with its colonial atmosphere Enjoy a tour, demonstration and chocolate tasting at a cocoa plantation Learn about the cultivation of orchids in the small town of Gualaceo Discover the charm of Cuenca, a city located high in the Andean Mountains Marvel at the impressive stone foundations of Ingapirca Ruins, believed to have been used for religious purposes Spend two nights at an Amazon Lodge discovering the area's flora and fauna Visit a Quechua community interpretation center in the riverside village of Ahuano Visit Colonial Quito and walk through its cobblestone streets Excursion to the Middle of the World Monument †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Andes to Amazon

Andes to Amazon

By Exodus Travels
premier
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • Visit colonial Quito, the Otavalo indigenous market and Cuenca's Unesco reserve
  • Stay overnight in the peaceful Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Spend two nights soaking up the sounds of the Amazon Rainforest
  • Visit the ruins of Ingapirca and Cajas National Park
  • Take a mangrove boat trip by the Pacific coast and visit a cacao plantation

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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14 days From$3,825
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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Memorable trip, huge variety, breathless scenery, superb guide.

Ecuador is a very interesting country, much of it at significant altitude. In March, on day one, on the equator the temperature in Quito at over 2000 metres was on...

Tour:  Andes to Amazon

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Wonderful

Amazon to Andes involves a fair amount of bus time, but the diversity encountered is well worth it. Some exertion is required, since walks of a couple of hours at...

Tour:  Andes to Amazon

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Anonymous

Apr 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fabulous Trip

Absolutely brilliant trip. Everything I’d hoped for. Loads to see and do. Lovely country, lovely people. Interesting and varied accommodation. Great group ...

Tour:  Andes to Amazon

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Andes to Amazon

A great trip - to somewhere that most tourists don't visit. Fantastic scenery, lots of wildlife, loads of views of volcanoes and some quirky places to stay. Some d...

Tour:  Andes to Amazon

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

The Pluses and Minuses

This is a nice tour with some highs and low points. Highs: Sachatamia Lodge for birds and I mean lots of different types and numbers. Chachimbiro Hots Springs, excel...

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