1st Day:      QUITO - RIOBAMBA  

Drive south via the avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park , and the base of the Cotopaxi volcano; the highest active volcano in the world. Cotopaxi was established as an ecological sanctuary with great opportunities for nature lovers. Onward to Riobamba . Overnight accommodations.

2nd Day:     RIOBAMBA Train INGAPIRCA CUENCA

Early morning departure to the train station in order to take the ‘autoferro' train to Sibambe, passing the famous Devil's Nose mountain. This is a spectacular train ride, gradually descending from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzagging or hugging the contour of the land. Afterwards transfer by bus to visit the Inca Ruins of Ingapirca. After time to purchase your own lunch we continue to Cuenca . Accommodations at your chosen hotel.

3rd Day:     CUENCA CITY TOUR

After breakfast tour the city of Cuenca . Visit its colonial buildings, churches, and museums. Time for shopping. Overnight in Cuenca . (End for the 3 day tour with a flight back to Quito in the afternoon).

4th Day:     CUENCA Flight QUITO

Free day transfer to the airport depending the flight back to Quito .

Hotels 4*: Riobamba: Abraspungo / Cuenca: Santa Lucia

Hotels 3*: Riobamba: Glamour / Cuenca: La Orquidea