CULTURAL TRIPS
CUENCA CITY TOUR
A walking tour of the old town will take us through magnificent churches, beautiful old buildings with wrought iron balconies and carved wooden doors,
A walking tour of the old town will take us through magnificent churches, beautiful old buildings with wrought iron balconies and carved wooden doors,
CUENCA’S CHARMS IN A DAY
This is the perfect combination of a city tour with emphasis on the handcraft produced in the area. Since Cuenca is considered the main crafts center
This is the perfect combination of a city tour with emphasis on the handcraft produced in the area. Since Cuenca is considered the main crafts center
CRAFT-MAKING & ORCHID VILLAGES (Gualaceo & Chordeleg)
Cuenca is surrounded by villages where skilled artisans work wonders. Among these are Gualaceo, with its markets that are especially crowded on Frida
Cuenca is surrounded by villages where skilled artisans work wonders. Among these are Gualaceo, with its markets that are especially crowded on Frida
CUENCA CRAFT MAKING & ORCHID VILLAGES
This tour combines a shorter version of the Craft making & Orchids villages with an afternoon city tour. Lunch included in a local typical restaurant.
This tour combines a shorter version of the Craft making & Orchids villages with an afternoon city tour. Lunch included in a local typical restaurant.
INGAPIRCA & CAÑARI CULTURE
After an hour and a half along the Pan-American Highway enjoying amazing countryside Andean landscapes, we reach the most important and well-preserved
After an hour and a half along the Pan-American Highway enjoying amazing countryside Andean landscapes, we reach the most important and well-preserved
EL CHORRO WATERFALL & YUNGUILLA VALLEY
A day full of contrasts, we first stop at the historical site of the battle of Portete (1829), from where we also admire the wonderful view of the sub
A day full of contrasts, we first stop at the historical site of the battle of Portete (1829), from where we also admire the wonderful view of the sub
DEVIL’S NOSE TRAIN + INGAPIRCA
Between Riobamba and Cuenca, we find two of the most interesting destinations in our country. The Devil’s Nose train ride is a famous portion of the E
Between Riobamba and Cuenca, we find two of the most interesting destinations in our country. The Devil’s Nose train ride is a famous portion of the E
ADVENTURE TRIPS
EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK
El Cajas is considered a paradise for hikers due to its ecological conservation and natural beauty. On our trip, we do a moderate hike for about 3 hou
El Cajas is considered a paradise for hikers due to its ecological conservation and natural beauty. On our trip, we do a moderate hike for about 3 hou
TREKKING THE HIDDEN CAJAS
The 3 days trekking in El Cajas National Park will allow us to see the inner and most remote parts of the park, taking us along the ancient Inca Trail
The 3 days trekking in El Cajas National Park will allow us to see the inner and most remote parts of the park, taking us along the ancient Inca Trail
INCA TRAIL ACHUPALLAS TO INGAPIRCA
The Inca empire was connected by a well maintained road system, most of which has disappeared with the passage of time. These roads were constructed w
The Inca empire was connected by a well maintained road system, most of which has disappeared with the passage of time. These roads were constructed w
RURAL HIKE SIGSIG TO GUALACEO
This a fascinating and entertaining rural hike that passes through important historical sites such as Chobsi cave and Dumapara ruins. It also visits t
This a fascinating and entertaining rural hike that passes through important historical sites such as Chobsi cave and Dumapara ruins. It also visits t
EL CAJAS GOURMET
This hiking trip includes a luxury lunch with high service standards and special local and fusion dishes, using the natural beauties of this park as o
This hiking trip includes a luxury lunch with high service standards and special local and fusion dishes, using the natural beauties of this park as o
HORSE RIDING AT HACIENDA TOTORILLAS
Not far from Cuenca, we find our charming farm in an amazing natural spot surrounded by beautifully shaped mountains. The program is aimed at passenge
Not far from Cuenca, we find our charming farm in an amazing natural spot surrounded by beautifully shaped mountains. The program is aimed at passenge
FULL MOON RIDE
There is no experience compared to ride along the Andean trails under a full moon. Our trips leave around mid afternoon, so we get on time to start ri
There is no experience compared to ride along the Andean trails under a full moon. Our trips leave around mid afternoon, so we get on time to start ri
TOTORILLAS COUNTRYSIDE
The country side of Totorillas is only half an hour south of Cuenca and it offers some of the most beautiful southern Andean landscapes; showing us cl
The country side of Totorillas is only half an hour south of Cuenca and it offers some of the most beautiful southern Andean landscapes; showing us cl
SOUTHERN HACIENDAS
This trip aims to follow country trails connecting private haciendas around the Tarqui area, allowing visitors to witness and share the real rural lif
This trip aims to follow country trails connecting private haciendas around the Tarqui area, allowing visitors to witness and share the real rural lif
BEHIND THE INCA`S FOOTSTEPS
The Incas had a highly developed road and communication system that connected important points and settlements along the Andean mountains. However, wi
The Incas had a highly developed road and communication system that connected important points and settlements along the Andean mountains. However, wi
AZUAY BIRD WATCHING
Cuenca is strategically located near important ecosystems with a very interesting diversity of birds. El Cajas NP (35 Km) hosts some 150 upper An
Cuenca is strategically located near important ecosystems with a very interesting diversity of birds. El Cajas NP (35 Km) hosts some 150 upper An
BIRD WATCHING SOUTHERN ECUADOR
PRIVATE, ANY DAY, 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS This privileged itinerary takes passengers to the most important bird watching sites in Southern Ecuador, from
PRIVATE, ANY DAY, 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS This privileged itinerary takes passengers to the most important bird watching sites in Southern Ecuador, from
30 BRIDGES & EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK
Early morning we drive up along the southern road into El Cajas National Park. This countryside road takes us into the mountains up to 4100m where we
Early morning we drive up along the southern road into El Cajas National Park. This countryside road takes us into the mountains up to 4100m where we
BIKING TO INGAPIRCA
It is absolutely the best way to visit the main Inca complex in the country. The rural trail to Ingapirca follow part of the old train tracks combinin
It is absolutely the best way to visit the main Inca complex in the country. The rural trail to Ingapirca follow part of the old train tracks combinin
BIKING CUENCA
Cuenca attracts visitors for its charming atmosphere, but most visitors only get to see the Old Historical town. However a lot of that charming is fou
Cuenca attracts visitors for its charming atmosphere, but most visitors only get to see the Old Historical town. However a lot of that charming is fou
FROM HIGH MOORLAND TO SUBTROPICAL DESERT
In the southern part of Ecuador we find several small, little used secondary roads that connect isolated villages and farming areas, which offer no in
In the southern part of Ecuador we find several small, little used secondary roads that connect isolated villages and farming areas, which offer no in
FISHING IN THE HIGHLANDS
El Cajas National Park offers great trout fishing opportunities in several of the 235 glacier type lakes, an amazing environment of moorland vegetatio
El Cajas National Park offers great trout fishing opportunities in several of the 235 glacier type lakes, an amazing environment of moorland vegetatio
ROCK CLIMBING
Sayausi, Paute, El Cajas, Giron, Susudel are some of the best rock climbing sites in the country and they are located in the surroundings of Cuenca. T
Sayausi, Paute, El Cajas, Giron, Susudel are some of the best rock climbing sites in the country and they are located in the surroundings of Cuenca. T
CUENCA ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
Definitely, it is the best multisport combination in southern Ecuador. We start by trekking across El Cajas National Park from north to south, passing
Definitely, it is the best multisport combination in southern Ecuador. We start by trekking across El Cajas National Park from north to south, passing
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