Destinations:  Riobamba, Cuenca, Quito or Guayaquil
Length:  4 Days / 3 Nights


This 400 Km. stretch of the Andes is rightfully known as “The Avenue of the Volcanoes”…It is a breathtaking natural boulevard flanked by impressive volcanoes, and giant peaks covered with glaciers and perpetual snows, towering well above 4, 5 and even 6 thousand meters above sea level.  In between, a never ending line of emerald green valleys, dotted with gold-colored fields provide spectacular sights, a paradise for photographers….

Picturesque villages, colorful markets and the ethnic cultures with their rich display of popular art, handicrafts, traditional festivities, music and gastronomy mix here with dramatic landscapes, roaring rivers, small lakes and rocky hills.  You can enjoy these views either by road or train, or a combination of both…In this area of the Andes you find the awesome Devil’s Nose, where the train negotiates its way down a steep 300 meter cliff in a series of ingenious switchbacks.

In the extreme south is Cuenca, another World Heritage Site city, fascinating with its colonial architecture, impressive churches and cathedrals, cobble-stoned streets and fine handicrafts, a true gem of history, art and a vibrant center of culture.


Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1
Quito– Riobamba (B,L)


Depart from Quito through what Alexander Von Humboldt (1802) described as the “Avenue of the Volcanoes” towards Baños, located in the gateway of the Amazon Rainforest with a beautiful setting of rush Rivers and lush vegetation. After lunch drive south to the city of Riobamba located right in the heart of the Andes at the slopes of the highest mountain of Ecuador the  “Chimborazo”

Overnight in Riobamba


Day 2
Riobamba - Cuenca (B, L)


The route offers beautiful panoramic views of the highlands and a good opportunity to see some of the ethnic groups living in the country.

In the southern highlands lies Ingapirca, Ecuador’s main Inca archaeological site, close to the city of Cuenca, an important political and administrative Inca Centre in the 1400´s, visit the Fortress and then continue to Cuenca, another Unesco’s Heritage Site.

Overnight in Cuenca


Day 3
Cuenca (B)

Half day excursion in Cuenca
Main icon of the southern Andes is the city if Cuenca, the country’s third largest in size and population.  Cuenca has also preserved its rich colonial past, beautifully shown on its narrow streets, white houses with flower-pot balconies, impressive churches, with their majestic domes and towers; convents, museums, plazas covered with flowers and monuments, all surrounded by the scenery of green hills and mountains and the presence of four rivers which cross or border the city.  For all its beauty and well preserved history, Cuenca was also declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. After your half day excursion transfer to the airport to get your flight to the city of Quito or the city of Guayaquil.

Overnight in Quito or Guayaquil


Day 4
Quito or Guayaquil (B)

At an appropiate time assistance and transfer to get  your international flight conection or to your next optional excursion.


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