Quito - Baños - Train "Nariz del Diablo" - Ingapirca - Cuenca
South of Quito is some of the loveliest mountain scenery in Ecuador. This part was named "Avenue of the volcanoes", by the German explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt, and it is easy to see why. An impressive roll call of towering peaks lines the route south: Cotopaxi, the Ilinizas, Carihuairazo and ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Cuenca, Ecuador; Ecuador; Quito, Ecuador; Riobamba, Ecuador
- Trip Length:
- 6 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
-
15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
South of Quito is some of the loveliest mountain scenery in Ecuador. This part was named "Avenue of the volcanoes", by the German explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt, and it is easy to see why. An impressive roll call of towering peaks lines the route south: Cotopaxi, the Ilinizas, Carihuairazo and Chimborazo to name but a few. This area obviously attracts its faire share of trekkers and climbers, while the less active traveler can browse through the many colorful Indian markets and colonial towns that nestle among the high volcanic cones. Baños, named and famed for its thermal baths, is a spa popular with international traveler and Ecuadorians alike on the main road from the Central Highlands to the Oriente jungle. The convoluted topography of the provinces of Cañar and Azuay reveals an ancient non volcanic past distinct from the northern Sierra neighbors. The region is the home of many treasures. Here are Ecuador prime Inca sites, one of the most spectacular National Parks and Cuenca, the focal point for El Austro (as this part of the country is called). Cuenca boasts some of the country's finest architecture. The Cuenca basin is a major "artisan" center producing ceramics, gold and silver jewelry, textiles and the famous Panama hat.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Quito
Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños
National Parks
Visit of the Cotopaxi National Park.
Hotel
We drive southward on the Pan-American Highway to Ambato and Baños where you stay overnight.
Day 2 - Ecuador
Baños - Pastaza Valley - Baños
Sightseeing
We visit several Waterfalls in the Pastaza Valley.
Hotel
Overnight in Baños.
Day 3 - Riobamba
Baños - Chimborazo - Ríobamba
Sightseeing
We drive to Ambato and south to Ríobamba from where we visit the extinct Chimborazo Volcano (6310 m / 20702 ft a.s.l.). Depending on the weather situation, we visit surrounding villages instead of the mountain.
Hotel
Overnight in Ríobamba.
Day 4 - Riobamba
Ríobamba - Train "Nariz del Diablo" - Ingapirca
Train
Very early drive to the Railway station in Ríobamba from where the train leaves at 7 AM to Alausi through the ¨Nariz del Diablo¨.
Bus
We drive from Alausi to Ingapirca on the Pan-American Highway.
Hotel
Overnight in Ingapirca.
Day 5 - Cuenca
Ingapirca - Gualaceo - Chordeleg - Cuenca
Sightseeing
Visit of the Canari & Inca Ruins in Ingapirca. On the way to Cuenca we visit the "artisan" centers of Gualaceo and Chordeleg.
Hotel
Overnight in Cuenca.
Day 6 - Cuenca
Cuenca - Quito
Sightseeing
After breakfast we do a city tour in Cuenca.
Airport Transfer
You have the possibility to continue the journey to Guayaquil from where you can continue your journey to Galápagos or you can fly back to Quito.
Not the trip you were looking for?
You may also start a free trip request below and get matched with up to three travel specialists who can help you plan your travel:
Submit Inquiry to Travel Specialist
Already a member? Log in now.
Tripology is TRUSTe Certified so your information is safe.
We will only share your contact information with the travel professional who posted this trip.
Trips you may also be interested in
- Galapagos for Families
- There is no place on earth more wondrous than the Galapagos Islands for nature loving families! Your family will be thrilled to encounter marine and land iguanas, colorful birds, lizards, marine turtles, tortoises, sea lions, colorful fish, and a dazzling array of coral. Baby seals may come up to nibble ...
- Galapagos Aboard the Evolution
- The Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920s but brings a modern level of comfort and safety to explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating up to 32 passengers in 16 cabins, this vessel offers a mix of beautifully furnished salons, open decks and private areas for those ...
- Galapagos Aboard the Eclipse
- The Eclipse is a perfect base for any Galapagos experience: a generously proportioned ship with a small yacht atmosphere. Ever since her arrival in 1999, the Eclipse has been considered the finest boutique cruise ship in the Galapagos Islands, offering unparalleled levels of comfort and service. She was converted specifically ...
- Galapagos Aboard the Alta & Parranda
- The Alta and Parranda are ideal for modern-day Galapagos explorers seeking the uniqueness and exclusivity of a small yacht, offering a full range of services with open air spaces to better enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the islands. Alta is one of the most beautiful yachts in the Galapagos, a ...
Search for travel inspiration
Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Budget Excludes:
Fill out the form below and let your friends know about Quito - Baños - Train "Nariz del Diablo" - Ingapirca - Cuenca.
