Cuenca Highlights & Southern Towns Tour

DAY 1: CUENCA EXPLORATION
The narrow streets and colonial churches of Cuenca welcome you. A guided tour of the city takes you through the highlights of the old town and brings you to the panoramic lookout at the Mirador de Turi.

Depending on the arrival time of your flight the city tour will be in the morning or in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cuenca

Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 2: DEVIL’S NOSE TRAIN AND INGAPIRCA RUINS
Your second day begins at the Alausi Train Station, embarking on the historic Devil's Nose Train. Along the way, you will see a heritage presentation put on by the local people in honor of their history and culture.

Later on, you visit the Ingapirca Ruins, which is the largest vestige of the Incas in Ecuador.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cuenca

Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 3: GUALACEO & CHORDELEG
In Cuenca's neighboring small towns of Gualeceo and Chordeleg, you will visit the workshops of talented artisans who craft jewelry, guitars, and the toquilla straw hats (known strangely as Panama Hats). It's a great time to pick up some souvenirs too!

In the afternoon you will go back to Cuenca to enjoy its delicious cuisine.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cuenca

Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4: CUENCA AND DEPARTURE DAY
Before leaving Cuenca, you will have some free time to explore the city on your own and get any last-minute pictures or gifts. Your trip concludes with a transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Standard Hotels Luxury Hotels
2 Passengers - Per Person (2024 Prices)
$1,280$1,350
3 Passengers - Per Person (2024 Prices)
$1,160$1,380
4 Passengers - Per Person (2024 Prices)
$1,050$1,190

Discounts available for larger groups


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