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QUITO TO CUENCA VIA THE DEVIL´S NOSE
(3 or 4 Days, Tue. Thu. and Sat from Quito, it is also possible to start in Cuenca –request special quote-)
Traverse the Avenue of the volcanoes South of Quito, and continue on the most famous train ride in the Andes “The Devils Nose”, continue on to Ingapirca and Cuenca UNESCO heritage city.  Stay at country inns and enjoy a comfortable adventure.

Day 1. 

Quito-Riobamba: 

South of Quito, visit  Mount Cotopaxi and its national park, world’s highest active volcano (5.907 m / 19.400 feet). Optional lunch.  Continue to Riobamba, visit a Indian market and see Ecuador's highest snow capped mountain, Chimborazo (6.310 m. / 20.697 ft.). Brief tour of Riobamba. Accommodations at a country inn.

Day 2. 

Riobamba-Devils Nose-Ingapirca-Cuenca:

  
Take the Andean train, through the Devil's Nose and admire the great scenery. Visit Ingapirca Inca and Canari ruins. Overnight in Cuenca.B, L

Day 3. 

Cuenca-Quito or Guayaquil:

 
Cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, and flowered plazas. Market places and handicrafts. Colonial cathedral, convents and museums. Visit a straw-hat export enterprise. Optional lunch, transfer to the airport for flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
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Day 4. *(extended trip day 4)

Cuenca-Quito or Guayaquil:

For passengers extending their stay to the 4 day tour. An extra day in Cuenca is included with a visit to Cajas National Park: West of Cuenca. Glaciers in the past, gave origin to more than 230 lakes. Interesting Geology and wildlife, including Andean condor and mountain lion. After lunch, transfer to the airport for flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

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IMPORTANT: Train might not always be available, in such event, you would continue by bus. Airplane tickets to Quito or Guayaquil are not included in our price.Duration: three days, two nights. Activity Level: Easy, though full of adventure.

Includes:

Transportation, Cotopaxi day tour, Devils nose train ride(if available), Ingapirca ruins visit, Cuenca city tour, airport transfer to Cuenca airport - English speaking guide , 1 night in selected hotel class in Riobamba, 1 night in selected hotel class in Cuenca, meals as listed in itinerary(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).

Does Not Include:

Meals not listed, Entrance fee Cotopaxi $10, Entance fee to Ingapirca archaeological complex $8, airfare Cuenca to Quito or Guayaquil $60)