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6 Days The Highlights of Cuenca

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Start and end in Guayaquil

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Operator: Responsible Travel South America
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Guayaquil
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE), Avenida de las Américas, Guayaquil, Guayas 0905, Ecuador (International Airport Jose Joaquin de Olmedo)
Accommodation
Hotel
Optional Activities
- Walk through Las Peñas neighborhood with its 400+ year history and brightly painted wooden houses
- Visit Plaza del Centenario
- Explore Malecón Simón Bolívar
- Visit Morisca Tower
- Climb Santa Ana Hill
- Explore theaters, museums, churches, and bars in the city
Landmarks
Las Peñas
Plaza del Centenario
Malecón Simón Bolívar
Morisca Tower
Santa Ana Hill
Day 2
Guayaquil to Cuenca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Cuenca
- Visit San Sebastian neighborhood
- Visit Modern Art Museum
- Visit San Francisco Market
- Visit Flower Market
- Visit Abdon Calderon Park
- Visit El Sagrario Cathedral (Old Cathedral)
- Visit New Cathedral
- Visit Panama Hat factory and observe hat fabrication
- Visit Barranco terraced houses area
- Visit Mirador de Turi scenic viewpoint
Landmarks
San Sebastian
Modern Art Museum
San Francisco Market
Flower Market
Abdon Calderon Park
El Sagrario Cathedral
New Cathedral
Barranco
Mirador de Turi
Day 3
Cuenca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cuenca's historic old town
- Visit Gualaceo orchid farm
- Visit Zigzig market
- Visit Chordeleg for silver and gold craftsmanship
Landmarks
Gualaceo
Zigzig
Chordeleg
Day 4
Ingapirca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Ingapirca ruins
- Hike through the páramo landscape
Optional Activities
- Short hike to the Inca's Face feature
Landmarks
Ingapirca ruins
Inca's Face
Day 5
Cuenca to Guayaquil
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Cajas National Park
- Hike around lagoons in Cajas National Park (up to 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs in Cuenca
Landmarks
Cajas National Park
Day 6
Cuenca to Guayaquil Airport
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE), Avenida de las Américas, Guayaquil, Guayas 0905, Ecuador (International Airport Jose Joaquin de Olmedo)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Photograph scenic views of Guayaquil during transfer to airport

Landmarks
Las Peñas
Plaza del Centenario
Malecón Simón Bolívar
Morisca Tower
Santa Ana Hill

Landmarks
San Sebastian
Modern Art Museum
San Francisco Market
Flower Market
Abdon Calderon Park
El Sagrario Cathedral
New Cathedral
Barranco
Mirador de Turi

Landmarks
Gualaceo
Zigzig
Chordeleg

Landmarks
Ingapirca ruins
Inca's Face

Landmarks
Cajas National Park

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Number of tours

238

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Lori
March 29th, 2026
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Accommodations were good & in close proximity to restaurants & shops. Excursions were all great & the guides were...
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James
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Overall a good tour, we were able to see many things as a great sampler of the islands. We were able to swim with...
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Joyce
March 25th, 2026
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Everything was great. Especially our guide Rubin. He was very informative, helped when it was needed for our hikes....
Everything was great. Especially our guide Rubin. He was very informative, helped when it was needed for our hikes. Always pleasant, listened to and answered any questions we had. Veronica was also very helpful, explaining the history on our hikes, helping us that needed assistance. The boat ride to the uninhabitable island was A++. Great crew, food, above & beyond treatment for the vacationers. The hotels were perfect, centrally located and also wonderful hotel staff.Show more

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6 Days The Highlights of Cuenca

Itinerary

Guayaquil

Optional Activities

Guayaquil to Cuenca

Included Activities

Cuenca

Included Activities

Ingapirca

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cuenca to Guayaquil

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cuenca to Guayaquil Airport

Optional Activities

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay