Cotopaxi, Devil's Nose & Cuenca Extension

Heading south via the Avenue of Volcanoes we stop at Cotopaxi National Park. The next three days are spent with your own private guide and driver and you can explore the region as you like including the famous Devil's Nose train ride. The final night is spent in the city of Cuenca which is considered to be one of Ecuador's most beautiful cities.

Trip information

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Included

Transfers, flight Cuenca-Quito, ground transport and guide.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip.

Best time

The driest season for the Andean regions is from about late May to early October.

Getting there

This trip departs from Quito.

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Exploring Cotopaxi National Park
Exhilarating train ride through the Devil's Nose
Relaxing in colonial Cuenca

Itinerary

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Duration: 4 days

Day 1: (SUN, TUE, THU)
Drive to hacienda overlooking Cotopaxi. (D)
Day 2:
Explore Cotopaxi National Park and Andean market if open. Drive to Riobamba. (FB)
Day 3:
Devil's Nose train ride. Visit Ingapirca and drive to Cuenca. (B, L)
Day 4:
Morning city tour. Afternoon fly to Quito. Transfer to hotel. (B)

Pricing guidelines for Ecuador

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Ecuador combines very well with Peru, but can also be linked with Brazil.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks highlights of Ecuador’s mainland using good standard accommodationBetween £1800 and £2750
2 week trip staying in top end haciendas and lodgesFrom around £3500+
10 days Andes & rainforest holidayBetween £1200 and £1600
16 days Andes & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)From about £3200+

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