Ecuador · 13 days
Golden Triangle with Sun Route
Day 1: Ecuador Airport - Quito (Monday)
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 2: Otavalo - Cotacachi
Departure from your hotel towards the north and visit to the "Plaza de Ponchos" in the Otavalo handicrafts and textile market, we will also visit Cotacachi and its leather goods stores, along the way we will enjoy the Andean landscapes framed by Lake San Pablo and the Imbabura and Cayambe volcanoes, it is practically a shopping tour with plenty of local culture. Return.
Day 3: Quito - Mitad del Mundo
Departure towards the Historic Center "World Heritage Site", we will visit the Basilica (includes admission to see its towers and giant stained glass windows), Plaza Grande, Government Palace, La Compañía de Jesús (includes admission and guided tour), Plaza and Church of San Francisco, Winged Virgin Viewpoint at Panecillo, followed by transfer to Mitad del Mundo city, time for lunch and visit to the Monument to the Equator Line (included) and the "Intiñan" Museum (included), finally a stop at the Teleférico for those who wish to visit it (at their own expense) or return to each hotel. Accommodation.
Day 4: Quito - Avenue of the Volcanoes - Riobamba
Departure along the Pan-American Highway south, we will appreciate several mountains and snow-capped peaks along the route, stop to view the northern and southern Iliniza peaks, we will enter COTOPAXI National Park to Limpiopungo Lagoon, then we will visit a Rose Farm to see its cultivation, harvesting and export packaging processes, then we will arrive in Guano, a town known for handicrafts, monoliths and mummies. Already in Riobamba, panoramic tour of the city, its Neptune Park and Loma de Quito viewpoint. Accommodation.
Day 5: Riobamba - Train - Ingapirca - Cuenca
We will depart towards ALAUSI where we will board the Devil's Nose Train at 11:00 (Ticket included) on a thrilling round-trip journey admiring unique landscapes with plenty of adrenaline, then we will continue until we reach the archaeological ruins of INGAPIRCA, visit the site museum, in the evening we will arrive at the city of Cuenca, World Heritage Site. Accommodation.
Day 6: Cuenca - Gualaceo
Morning visit to the city of Cuenca, declared World Heritage Site for its architectural wealth and all the landscapes formed by the 4 rivers that cross it, visiting the Cathedral Domes (included), El Turi, Calderón Park and the "Ortega" hat factory.
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 7: Cuenca - Guayaquil
Land transfer to the city of Guayaquil (4h), passing through the lakeside area of "El Cajas" we will enjoy the "3 Crosses" Viewpoint (if the route is open), along the way we will see cacao, rice 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 Iguana Park and walk along the Malecón, admiring its attractions such as La Rotonda, Calle Las Peñas, La Rueda, La Perla or river Guayas boat tour (included). Return, accommodation.
15:00 Visit to its Iguana Park and walk along the Malecón, admiring its attractions such as La Rotonda, Calle Las Peñas, La Rueda, La Perla or river Guayas boat tour (included). Return, accommodation.
Day 8: Guayaquil - Punta Centinela
Morning departure from Guayaquil (Time will be assigned according to arrival or departure flights from your hotel in Guayaquil) heading towards the Santa Elena Peninsula. By excellent highway we will arrive in Salinas, there we will visit the Peninsula and its attractions such as Chocolatera or Sea Blowhole, La Lobería and El Morro Viewpoint. Check in at 15:00. Afternoon free at the beach. Accommodation.
Day 9: Punta Centinela
Full day to enjoy the sun and beach at Hotel Punta Centinela, variety of Ecuadorian and international food during your stay, the hotel entertainment team will provide you with a great stay especially with their nightly shows, and dancing every night at the beachfront bar, relax in this paradisiacal place and enjoy it.
Day 10: Punta Centinela - Isla de la Plata - Manta
Departure along the Sun Route for 90 km until reaching Puerto López, a fishing village, here at 09:15 we will board our boat to visit Isla de La Plata called "Galápagos Chiquito", during the navigation (1h) we could see Humpback Whales from June to September, once on the island, hiking on trails we will appreciate a variety of migratory birds and beautiful landscapes, refreshments included, then time for snorkeling, opportunity to see fish, sea turtles and more, then with the sunset we will arrive by the coastal road to the city of Manta, here it is recommended to visit the area of famous restaurants "Martinica", "La Briciola", "Nacion Parrilla" and more. Accommodation.
Day 11: Manta
Visit to the city of Manta, brief walk along the shipyard, the artisan town of Montecristi, Ciudad Alfaro and its museum, then transfer to Playa el Murciélago to enjoy the sun and beach, rest of the afternoon free at your own expense. Afternoon free. The hotels are located less than 1 km from this great beach. Accommodation.
Day 12: Manta - Guayaquil
Transfer to MANTA EXPRESS terminal in semi-private service, transfer to Guayaquil at 14:00, in Guayaquil transfer to hotel with MANTA EXPRESS, afternoon free to enjoy. Accommodation.
Day 13: Guayaquil - Ecuador Airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
End of our services.
End of our services.
Departure: Minimum 02 Passengers.
Fares valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026
Fares valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026
Prices per person
Superior category: Holiday · Abraspungo · Rione · Double Tree Royale Decameron · Poseidon
SGLUSD 3730
DBLUSD 2740
TPLUSD 2420
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 guides.
- 12 nights of accommodation in Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Salinas, Montañita and Manta
- The 2 nights in Salinas at Punta Centinela are all-inclusive and all 12 nights include breakfast.
- Navigation to Isla de la Plata or Galápagos Chiquito with lunch or refreshments
- Attraction and Experience tickets: Basilica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Intiñan Museum, Cotopaxi, Rose Farm, Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden, La Perla or Yacht, Isla Plata.
- Tourist transportation throughout the circuit from Quito to Guayaquil
- Excursions and tours mentioned in the itinerary with professional guides.
- 12 nights of accommodation in Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Salinas, Montañita and Manta
- The 2 nights in Salinas at Punta Centinela are all-inclusive and all 12 nights include breakfast.
- Navigation to Isla de la Plata or Galápagos Chiquito with lunch or refreshments
- Attraction and Experience tickets: Basilica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Intiñan Museum, Cotopaxi, Rose Farm, Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden, La Perla or Yacht, Isla Plata.
Not Included
- International or domestic flights.
- Meals, visits or attraction tickets NOT mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Meals, visits or attraction tickets NOT mentioned in the itinerary description.
Package Conditions
- Single traveler supplement USD 680.
- Does not apply during Easter week, Christmas and New Year.
- Does not apply during Easter 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.
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