Pacific to the Andes through Cuenca

Airport assistance and transfer to hotel. All guides will meet passengers at the international departure exit with a sign.
Accommodation.

City tour of Guayaquil and its main monuments such as Parque de las Iguanas on the Malecón where we will see the Guayas River and ascent to Cerro Paraíso viewpoint.
Transfer to the city of Cuenca where we will see agricultural plantations of cacao, bananas and rice fields. We will ascend to "The Andes" with a stop at "3 Crosses," the lacustrine area of Cajas, with beautiful Andean landscape, arrival in Cuenca and accommodation.

Morning visit of the city of Cuenca, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural richness and the beautiful landscapes created by the 4 rivers that cross it, visiting the Cathedral Domes (included), El Turi viewpoint, Parque Calderón and hat factory.
Visit to nearby towns of Gualaceo with its "Orchid Garden" (included) and jewelry shops in Chordeleg, return to Cuenca. Accommodation.

Departure from Cuenca heading north to visit the archaeological ruins of Ingapirca, then by land we will head to Riobamba and see Chimborazo from the "Balbanera" church at Colta lagoon. Panoramic tour of the city and accommodation.

Departure and visit of the city of Riobamba and its main plazas, then we will visit the town of Guano and continue to Limpiopungo lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park where we will appreciate part of its flora and fauna with a short walk, arrival in Quito. Along the route we will enjoy the snowy peaks and mountains such as Tungurahua, Ilinizas and Antizana that surround the city of Quito. Accommodation.

Departure from your hotel heading north and visit of the "Ponchos Plaza" in the handicrafts and textiles market of Otavalo, we will also visit Cotacachi and its leather goods shops. Along the way we will enjoy the Andean landscapes created by Lake San Pablo and the Imbabura and Cayambe volcanoes. It is essentially a shopping tour with plenty of folk culture. Return.

Departure to the Historic Center "UNESCO 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), San Francisco Plaza and Church, Panecillo Winged Virgin viewpoint, then transfer to the Equator Line city with 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 their own expense), otherwise return to each hotel. Accommodation.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport.