Avenue of the Volcanoes: Ecuador
Overview
Highlights
- Meet artist Oswaldo Viteri and enjoy a tour of his private collection
- Hike, horseback ride or fish on Hacienda Campu Cochas private reserve
- Explore the wildlife and waterfalls of a remote cloud forest
- Ride the spectacular Nariz del Diablo train through the steep canyons of the Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Tour the 18th century cathedrals and traditional Indian markets in Cuenca
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- Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing provided in a private deluxe vehicle when possible
- Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees per final scheduled itinerary
- Airport porterage, where available (2 bags per person)
- Local taxes
- Travel Guard Medical Emergency and Assistance Plan
Itinerary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Casa Gangotena
Upon arrival you will be escorted to your hotel in Quito, a capital city nestled deep within the valley of towering Andean volcanoes, 10,000 feet above sea level. The next day, your full-day tour star...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hacienda San Agustin de Callo
Today, take a short drive along the Cinnamon Trail, the route that Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellana took in 1542 which lead to his discovery of the Amazon river, to vi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hacienda Abraspungo
This morning travel to Baos, the entrance to the Amazon basin and home to the El Otro Lado cloud forest reserve. A short hike reveals majestic cliffs, magnificent waterfalls, archaic ther...
Meals: 2 Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Mansion Alcazar
On Day 5, rise early to board the train for an exciting ride down El Nariz del Diablo your spectacularly steep descent passes amazing landscapes and colorful towns. The train stops en route t...
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Quito where you will catch your flight home or on to your next destination.
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What's excluded
- Air transportation
- Airport taxes
- Passport and visa expenses
- Laundry, alcohol, and all items of a personal nature
- Expenses of guides, buses or cars for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
- Excessive baggage charges
- Health, accident, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance
- Gratuity for any personal services
- Gratuity to the Travel Director
Accommodation
6 Breakfast, 4 Lunch & 2 Dinner
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