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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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