Discover the world-famous Indian handcrafts market in Otavalo with its central square Plaza de los Ponchos. The market sells unique and colorful bags, ponchos, tapestries and more made by the local indigenous people who have achieved economic prosperity as a result of their weaving skill.  Enjoy the unique variety of handicrafts at the giant market and take some new souvenirs with you. Otavalo is a typical indigenous city where tourists can see families wearing their colorful garments and speaking Quichua as their first tongue and Spanish as their second. 

See one of the most impressive national parks in Ecuador, Cotopaxi National Park. On a walk near the shallow lake Laguna de Limpiopungo, you will have the chance to learn about the typical vegetation of the so-called “Páramo” and will gaze in wonder at the beautiful view of Cotopaxi volcano (19,347 ft) in the background. 

The most impressive part of Ecuador's railway is the Diablo de la Nariz (Devil’s Nose) a hair-raising trip down the rocky slopes of the Andes through some of Ecuador’s most breathtaking scenery. The zig-zagging route climbs 1640 ft in just 7 miles and remains an impressive piece of railroad to this day. The track was initially built in the early 1900s to link Quito with Guayaquil, and was given its name for the many deaths that occurred during its construction. A lunchbox is included. 

*Due to weather conditions or technical problems of the train, train ride is subject to reconfirmation.

On your way to Cuenca, stop at the Inca ruin site of Ingapirca, the most important monument of pre-Spanish culture in Ecuador and the country's largest known Inca ruins. The ruins are located on a grass-covered hill at an altitude of about 10,000 ft. On a walk through the former place where the Incas lived and held their ceremonies, you will learn about their beliefs and rituals as well as the way they constructed this ordination place in the shape of a puma.

En route to Guayaquil, visit a cacao project and take a guided tour through cacao plantations. Learn everything about the cultivation of the cacao fruit, the process of harvesting and the cacao bean treatment. Ecuador produces some of the world's finest and most prized cacao beans, which in turn makes the chocolate we know and love!

Explore beautiful Guayaquil, a city that perfectly balances tropical paradise and bustling metropolis. Get to know the most interesting parts of Guayaquil on this amazing tour! Visit the city's most impressive landmarks, like the pleasant Parque Simon Bolivar, the Gothic Cathedral, the magnificent Malecon promenade, and much more.

Guayaquil has experienced some historically devastating fires, which destroyed many of its beautiful wooden houses. Today, only the small quarter of Las Peñas remains preserved and is now the oldest picturesque village of the colonial Guayaquil. This village is home to many famous people, it's known as an artist's haven, and is filled with small open-air exhibitions of paintings and sculptures.

Venture to the border of the Rio Guayas, where you will see Italian renaissance style architecture and the Palacio de Gobernacion. Pass by the Cementerio Geneal, which is lush with palm trees, beautiful decor, and eye-catching flowers.