Itinerary
- Day 1
Cuenca
- Start point
- Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador (Cuenca Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Cooking class with fresh Andean ingredients from local market
- Explore San Sebastián neighborhood
- Visit Calderón Park
- Visit Plaza de las Flores
- Explore Cuenca's cathedrals
- Visit traditional Toquilla hat workshop
- Panoramic views from Turi Viewpoint
Landmarks San Sebastián neighborhood Calderón Park Plaza de las Flores Turi Viewpoint 
- Day 2
Paute Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local specialties in Gualaceo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit San Bartolomé handcrafted guitar workshop
- Explore artisan shops in Chordeleg
- Experience Gualaceo's lively market
- Visit macana weaving workshop
Landmarks San Bartolomé Chordeleg Gualaceo Market - Day 3
Cuenca to Ingapirca
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Ingapirca archaeological site
- Visit Church of the Virgin del Rocío in Biblián
- Visit traditional weaving workshop
Landmarks Ingapirca Church of the Virgin del Rocío - Day 4
Cajas National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Gentle walk in Llaviuco Valley
- Visit Tres Cruces (4,160 m)
- Explore Laguna Toreadora
- Explore San Luis Polylepis Forest
Landmarks Cajas National Park Llaviuco Valley Tres Cruces Laguna Toreadora San Luis Polylepis Forest - Day 5
Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Pumapungo Museum & Ancestral Park
- Explore Inca ruins
- Explore native gardens
- Visit bird rescue center
- Craft Andean agave cocktail
Landmarks Pumapungo Museum & Ancestral Park - Day 6
Saraguro to Loja
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pinzhi Mikuna - traditional communal meal featuring Andean flavors like corn, potatoes, cheese, and homemade bread)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit local textile workshop in Saraguro
- Participate in Pinzhi Mikuna communal meal
Landmarks Saraguro - Day 7
Loja to Vilcabamba
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious local lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Discover local coffee culture and tasting
- Day 8
Vilcabamba
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic 5 km hike in Podocarpus National Park (Cajanuma sector)
- Hike Cerro Mandango twin peaks
Landmarks Podocarpus National Park Cajanuma sector Cerro Mandango - Day 9
Loja
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Museum Door of the City
- Explore Central Park
- Visit San Sebastián Church
- Explore Lourdes neighborhood
Landmarks Museum Door of the City Central Park San Sebastián Church - Day 10
Loja to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit El Cisne sanctuary
Landmarks El Cisne
