ECUADOR AT YOUR RYTHM

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Discover Ecuador at your own pace.

You decide where to stop and what to visit, We provide you with a vehicle including unlimited km, GPS, and PWD (Partial Damage Waiver) , so that your journey runs smoothly.

We design a route with suggested visits and attractions, and we take care of your accommodation in charming, hotels or haciendas including daily breakfast. Our operations department will track your route 24/7, ensuring a unique and safe experience.

Do not miss the opportunity to cross the Ecuadorian Borders and discover the closer areas in Colombia: Ipiales, Pasto, La Cocha Lake, La Union community and its Coffee experience, and much more.

ECUADOR AT YOUR OWN RYTHM

Day 1: QUITO: arrival

Arrival in Quito. Meet and Greet at International Quito Airport. Transfer to selected Hotel and Check In.

Day 2: Visit to the Historic District of Quito 

Enjoy a visit to the colonial quartier of Quito accompanied by a local guide, discover why Quito was Declared Cultural Heritage Site by Unesco on 1978. 

Day 3:    QUITO : Rent A Car Office / OTAVALO

Transfer from the Hotel to the Rent A Car Office to pick up the car and comply all the procedures. You will be assisted by your English speaking guide.

You will start your Self-drive experience. Driving to the northern region of the country to the Otavalo region.

Suggested visits:

- Indigenous market “ Plaza de los Ponchos” - Otavalo.

- Peguche weavers village, waterfall and andean instruments Atelier.

- Cuicocha Lake & Cotacachi village

Day  4 : OTAVALO

Suggested visits:

- San Pablo Lake and Lechero

• Parque Condor

• Activities in a local community with a family.

 

Day 5: OTAVALO - COTOPAXI REGION

Route to the south to Cotopaxi province, named after the Cotopaxi Volcano. You will drive along what german scientist Alexandre von Humboldt, named on XIX century as the "Volcanoes Avenue"

Suggested visits:

- Cotopaxi National Park, Limpiopungo Lake, El Salitre arquological remains

- Indigenous markets: Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday), Saquisilí (Thursday), Zumbahua (Saturday).

- Quilotoa Lake

Day 6 :   COTOPAXI / BAÑOS

Drive south to Baños. The city is located at the slopes of the active volcano Tungurahua (5.100m). The name of this small town is to be attributed to its thermal baths resulting from the activity of the volcano

Suggested visits:

- City of Baños: Dominican Church, Tagua workshops, main street

- Waterfalls Route: Devil's Cauldron, Bride's Veil.

- Casa del Arbol and “End’s of the World Swing”, Bellavista Viewpoint.

- Additional options can be: Horse Back riding, Biking and Rafting

Day 7 :   BAÑOS / RIOBAMBA

Continue to Riobamba, passing at the foot of the famous Chimborazo, the highest snow-covered volcano in the world (6310 m above sea level). Its summit is the point on earth closest to the sun because of its proximity to Ecuador.

Suggested Visits:

-City of Riobamba & Museum of Religious Art at Las Conceptas Convent

- Chimborazo Fauna Reserve and refuges


Day 8 : RIOBAMBA - GUAMOTE  -   INGAPIRCA archeological site - CUENCA

Continuing further south, along the Andes Cordillera you will find: 

- Palmira Desert

- Village of Guamote, indigenous market on Thursday

- Ingapirca archeologial Complex

Continue the route up to Cuenca

Day 9:    CUENCA & SURROUNDINGS

The beautiful city of Cuenca is a jewel of the Spanish colonial architecture built on the ruins of Tomebamba, ancient Inca city.

- Historic District of Cuenca

- Toquilla Straw Hat Atelier

- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures.

- Local Markets

- Flowers Square

Day 10:    CUENCA / PARC CAJAS / GUAYAQUIL

You will drive thru a road that will permit to see the moorlands of the andes and the transition to the lowlands of the Pacific Coast.

Suggested visits:

- Cajas National Park

- Mangroves Reserve

- Cacao Plantation Farm

Arrival in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the most important port in the country.

- Visit the city of Guayaquil.

Deliver back of your car at the Rent a Car office in the Airport.

Day 11 : GUAYAQUIL / DEPARTURE

Flight to your next destination.

 

Arrival transfer in Quito with private services

Departure transfer in Guayaquil with private services

Accommodation in double room at selected hotels or similar. Daily breakfast and local taxes included.

Visit Quito historic district with privated guide. (entrance fees included)

Vehicle rental for 8 Days from Day 3 to Day 10, on category chosen: Compact, Suv 4x2, etc

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Gps included with pre charged itinerary, hotels and attractions
  • PWD (Partial Damage Waiver): In joint participation, the customer is exempted from paying part of the financial responsibility that applies in case of damage or loss of the vehicle, as a result of a claim, provided that the terms and conditions of the lease have been complied with.
  • The vehicle will be picked up by 9h00 am at the Quito agency on Day 3, and to return to the agency located at the Guayaquil airport on Day 10 until 18h.

- Permanent assistance of our operations office during the whole circuit..

- Mobile Phone with $ 10 usd for use in case of emergency.

- Welcome kit including: maps, detailed itinerary with highlights.

Luggage porters

Meals not mentioned

All beverages

Parking Fees 

Fuel 

Additional liability insurance for the driver of the vehicle:

• LDW (Loss Damage Waiver) protection or Total protection (all risks)

• Additional Liability Insurance (ALI):

Tips, extras and anything not specifically mentioned as included in the program

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS 

with hotels 3*: $ 1350 usd

with hotels 4* $ 1580 usd