Departure early in the morning from our designated hotels, along the "Panamericana Sur" highway, appreciating beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems, as a clear example of the majesty of the Andes. We continue to the Cotopaxi National Park, reaching the foothills of the impressive active volcano.
We will visit the Park Museum, the Limpiopungo Lagoon and taking an interesting walk we will reach the Chuquirahuas forest at 4200 meters above sea level. (If time permits).
We will continue towards the Quilotoa Volcano, which has an impressive turquoise lagoon in its crater, thus becoming one of the most beautiful and photographed landscapes of Ecuador.
We will take a short walk to appreciate the magnificent view of the volcano (if weather conditions allow it).
Free time for lunch (not included). Later transfer to Riobamba and accommodation.
The next day, breakfast, and transfer to the city of Alausi, passing through the towns of Colta, Guamote and Palmira, getting to know a little about the indigenous communities that live here. Stop for a typical lunch in Alausí (not included), and continuation to Cuenca, visiting the ruins of Ingapirca en route (entrance not included) and accommodation in Cuenca.
In the morning breakfast and visit to the city from Cuenca. Accommodation.
The next day breakfast and free day to enjoy the city of Cuenca or take one of our optional excursions, in the afternoon transfer to the airport to return to I leave by air (air ticket not included).