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10 Days Andes and Pacific Coast Small Group Tour for Gay Travelers

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International Arrivals )
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  3. Day 2

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided colonial center city tour including Plaza Grande
    • Visit to La Compañía church
    • Visit to La Basílica church
    • Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) monument visit
    • Planetarium visit
    • Ethnographic Museum visit
    • Artisanal Beer Museum visit
    • Cocktail demonstration and class
    Landmarks
    Plaza Grande
    La Compañía
    La Basílica
    Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)
  4. Day 3

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Cotopaxi National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park
    • Cotopaxi peak viewing
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi
  5. Day 4

    Baños

    Baños
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Driving along the Avenue of Waterfalls
    • Visit to El Pailón del Diablo (The Devil's Cauldron) waterfall
    Landmarks
    El Pailón del Diablo
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Baños - Guamote - Riobamba

    Baños - Guamote - Riobamba
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer from Baños to Riobamba with scenic stops
    • Guamote community tour at Inti Sisa educational center
    • Visit to local school practicing traditional agriculture and medicinal plants
    • Zuña family home visit to see poncho-making from sheep and alpaca wool
    • Tambo family home visit to explore traditional house and stone mill grain grinding
    Landmarks
    Chimborazo
  7. Day 6

    Ingapirca - Cuenca

    Ingapirca - Cuenca
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Crossing the páramo along the ancient Inca Trail
    • Ingapirca ruins exploration
    • Short hike to the Inca's Face
    Landmarks
    Ingapirca
  8. Day 7

    Cuenca

    Cuenca
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (New Cathedral)
    • Visit Old Cathedral of Cuenca
    • Walk along Tomebamba River
    • Explore traditional market (San Francisco Market)
    Landmarks
    Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
    Old Cathedral of Cuenca
    Tomebamba River
    San Francisco Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Guayaquil

    Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Guayaquil
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Cajas National Park
    • Glacial lakes and scenic viewpoints in Cajas National Park
    Landmarks
    Cajas National Park
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  10. Day 9

    Guayaquil

    Guayaquil
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Malecón 2000 waterfront promenade
    • Las Peñas neighborhood exploration
    • Santa Ana Hill climb (optional within tour)
    • Parque Seminario (Iguana Park) visit
    Landmarks
    Malecón 2000
    Las Peñas
    Parque Seminario
  11. Day 10

    Guayaquil

    Guayaquil
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International departures )
    Meals
    Breakfast

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