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Bygone Days & Cultural Treasures tour

From Incas to conquistadors


This 1-week trip is the perfect introduction to Ecuador’s rich history and culture, from the Inca empire to Spanish colonial times, and modern day life.


  • Learn the history of Quito´s UNESCO colonial past
  • Visit Banco Central Museum, with wonderful archaeological displays
  • Tour the gallery & workshop of famous artist, Oswaldo Guayasamin
  • Handicraft shopping at Otavalo's colorful indian market
  • Overnight at a majestic 17th century hacienda estate
  • Colonial culture at white-washed Cuenca, Ecuador´s most picturesque city
  • Visit ancient Inca ruins at Ingapirca
  • Traditional pottery class in Cuenca
 

Bygone days & cultural treasures tour

PRICES PER PERSON 2024

  • Number of passengersPrice Per Person
  • 1 Passenger$2400
  • 2 Passengers$1530
  • 3 Passengers$1300
  • 4 Passengers$1220
  • 5 Passengers$1145
  • 6 Passengers$1105

Itinerary

  • DAY 1 Quito arrival- Private pickup at the airport, transfer to your hotel. Free time to relax and acclimatize to your new surroundings.
  • DAY 2 Quito Colonial Tour + Panecillo Visit + Banco Central Museum.
  • DAY 3 Otavalo market visit and handicraft shopping.
  • DAY 4 Otavalo communities visit + Cuicocha Lake + Transfer back Quito.
  • DAY 5 Transfer out + Flight Cuenca + Cuenca city tour with pottery class.
  • DAY 6 Ingapirca ruins visit.
  • DAY 7 Transfer out + Flight back Quito + Capilla del Hombre Museum visit.
  • DAY 8 Private transfer to airport. End tour.

Click above on the "Full Itinerary" button for a more detailed itinerary description, complete with meal and guide inclusions.

  • Number of passengersPrice Per Person
  • 1 Passenger$3120
  • 2 Passengers$1820
  • 3 Passengers$1580
  • 4 Passengers$1510
  • 5 Passengers$1435
  • 6 Passengers$1400

Itinerary

  • DAY 1 Quito arrival- Private pickup at the airport, transfer to your hotel. Free time to relax and acclimatize to your new surroundings.
  • DAY 2 Quito Colonial Tour + Panecillo Visit + Banco Central Museum.
  • DAY 3 Otavalo market visit and handicraft shopping.
  • DAY 4 Otavalo communities visit + Cuicocha Lake + Transfer back Quito.
  • DAY 5 Transfer out + Flight Cuenca + Cuenca city tour with pottery class.
  • DAY 6 Ingapirca ruins visit.
  • DAY 7 Transfer out + Flight back Quito + Capilla del Hombre Museum visit.
  • DAY 8 Private transfer to airport. End tour.

Click above on the "Full Itinerary" button for a more detailed itinerary description, complete with meal and guide inclusions.

Tour Specifications

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in double / twin rooms (or triple for odd-numbered groups who do not wish to pay any single supplement)
  • Private transport with local Spanish-speaking driver throughout tour
  • Meals as listed in itinerary
  • Activities as listed in itinerary
  • Flight: Quito/Cuenca/Quito
  • English-speaking guide for city tours, Otavalo community visit, Ingapirca and Capilla del Hombre

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Local entry fees
  • Single supplement : Standard: $135 / Comfortable: $505
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Tour Dates

  • This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year.

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