Ecuador · 9 days
Golden Triangle with Baños

Day 1: Airport - Quito (Sunday)
Transfer from the airport to the hotel, accommodation.
Day 2: Otavalo + Cotacachi
Departure from your hotel heading north and visit to the "Plaza de Ponchos" in Otavalo's handicrafts and textile market, we will also visit Cotacachi and its leather goods stores, along the way we will enjoy the Andean landscapes surrounding Lake San Pablo and the Imbabura and Cayambe volcanoes, it is practically a shopping tour with plenty of folklore. Return.
Day 3: Quito + Mitad del Mundo with Attractions
08:30 Departure to the Historic Center "World Heritage Site", we will visit the Basilica (includes entrance to see its towers and giant stained glass windows), Plaza Grande, Government Palace, La Compañía de Jesús (includes entrance and guided tour), Plaza and Church of San Francisco, Viewpoint of the Winged Virgin of Panecillo, followed by transfer to the Mitad del Mundo city, time for lunch and visit to the Monument to the Ecuador Line (included) and the Intiñan Museum (included), finally a stop at the Teleférico for those who wish to visit it (at your own expense) otherwise return to each hotel. Accommodation.
Day 4: Cotopaxi National Park + Quilotoa - Baños
07:30 - Departure from your hotel. Visit to Cotopaxi National Park, located 70 km southeast of Quito, hike around the "Limpiopungo" lagoon, opportunity to see birds, wild horses and the "chuquiraguas" or flower of the Andes; we will be surrounded by abundant nature, then we will head to the Western range of the Andes to the enigmatic Quilotoa Lagoon where we will appreciate its crater and unique landscape. In the afternoon we will arrive at Baños, the city of thermal waters and waterfalls located at the foot of Tungurahua Volcano, free time to enjoy this picturesque city. Accommodation.
Day 5: Baños + Waterfalls - Riobamba
08:00 - Departure to enjoy Baños and its attractions, hike to the "Pailón del Diablo" waterfall, then, crossing by tarabita over the PASTAZA River at the "Manto de la Novia" or "Agoyan" waterfall, then we will swing at Casa del Árbol and afterwards we will visit Animal Park with many attractions, time to have lunch at one of its 2 restaurants surrounded by nature. (Not included)
15:00 Transfer to the city of Riobamba. Accommodation.
15:00 Transfer to the city of Riobamba. Accommodation.
Day 6: Riobamba - Devil's Nose Train - Ingapirca - Cuenca
08:00 - We will depart to ALAUSI where we will board the Devil's Nose Train at 11:00 (ticket included), a fascinating round trip where we will admire unique landscapes of this singular place, then we will continue until reaching the archaeological ruins of INGAPIRCA, visit to the site museum and then we will arrive at the city of Cuenca, World Heritage Site. Accommodation.
Day 7: Cuenca - Gualaceo
08:30 Morning visit to the city of Cuenca, declared a World Heritage Site for its architectural wealth and all the landscapes created by the 4 rivers that cross it, visiting the Cathedral Domes (included), El Turi, Calderón Park and the hat factory "Ortega".
15:00 Visit to nearby towns of GUALACEO with its "Orchid Garden" (included) and jewelry shops in CHORDELEG, return to Cuenca. Accommodation.
15:00 Visit to nearby towns of GUALACEO with its "Orchid Garden" (included) and jewelry shops in CHORDELEG, return to Cuenca. Accommodation.
Day 8: Cuenca - Guayaquil
08:00 Land transfer to the city of Guayaquil (4h), passing through the lake area of "El Cajas", we will enjoy the viewpoint of the "3 Crosses", along the way we will appreciate cocoa crops, rice paddies and banana plantations, in Guayaquil we will cross the Guayas River over its magnificent bridges, we will arrive at Cerro Paraíso viewpoint to admire the great city in 360 degrees, and transfer to the hotel.
15:00 Visit to its Park of the Iguanas and walk along the Malecón, admiring its attractions such as La Rotonda, La Calle Las Peñas, La Rueda, La Perla or boat tour on the Guayas River (included). Return, accommodation.
15:00 Visit to its Park of the Iguanas and walk along the Malecón, admiring its attractions such as La Rotonda, La Calle Las Peñas, La Rueda, La Perla or boat tour on the Guayas River (included). Return, accommodation.
Day 9: Guayaquil - Airport
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Departure: Minimum 02 Passengers.
Rates valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026
Rates valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026
Prices per person
Tourist category: La Quinta · La Floresta · Zeus · Dorado · Ibis
Superior category: Holiday · Sangay · Abraspungo · Rione · Doubletree
Package details
Included
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers in Quito and Guayaquil with transfer service.
- Tourist transportation throughout the circuit from Quito to Guayaquil.
- Excursions and tours mentioned in the itinerary with professional tour guides.
- 08 nights accommodation in Quito, Baños, Riobamba, Cuenca and Guayaquil with breakfasts.
- Attraction tickets and experiences: Basilica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Intiñan Museum, Pailón del Diablo, Agoyan Teleférico, Casa del Árbol, Animal Park, Devil's Nose Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden and La Perla or boat tour on the Guayas River.
- Tourist transportation throughout the circuit from Quito to Guayaquil.
- Excursions and tours mentioned in the itinerary with professional tour guides.
- 08 nights accommodation in Quito, Baños, Riobamba, Cuenca and Guayaquil with breakfasts.
- Attraction tickets and experiences: Basilica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Intiñan Museum, Pailón del Diablo, Agoyan Teleférico, Casa del Árbol, Animal Park, Devil's Nose Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden and La Perla or boat tour on the Guayas River.
Not Included
- International or domestic flights.
- Meals, visits or attraction tickets NOT mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Activities in Baños such as Canopy, Rafting or the night chiva can be hired there.
- Meals, visits or attraction tickets NOT mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Activities in Baños such as Canopy, Rafting or the night chiva can be hired there.
Package Conditions
- Single traveler supplement USD 470.
- Does not apply during Holy Week, Christmas and New Year.
- Does not apply during Holy Week, Christmas and New Year.
Travel requirements for Ecuador
Requirements and consular contacts
- Current ID (DNI) or passport
Consulate:
Av. Amazonas Nº 477 y Roca, piso 8, edificio Río Amazonas, Quito
[email protected]
+593 (2) 256-2292 Fax: +593 (2) 256-8177 - Guard: +593 (9) 973-8957 - 9:00 to 16:00.
Embassy:
Av. Presidente Quintana 585, piso 9
+54 (11) 4804-0073 / 4806-3464 / 4804-3051 - Fax: +54 (11) 4804-0074
[email protected] - 9:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00.
Consulate:
Av. Amazonas Nº 477 y Roca, piso 8, edificio Río Amazonas, Quito
[email protected]
+593 (2) 256-2292 Fax: +593 (2) 256-8177 - Guard: +593 (9) 973-8957 - 9:00 to 16:00.
Embassy:
Av. Presidente Quintana 585, piso 9
+54 (11) 4804-0073 / 4806-3464 / 4804-3051 - Fax: +54 (11) 4804-0074
[email protected] - 9:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00.
Important
It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.



