Itinerary
- Day 1
Cuenca
- Start point
- Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador (Pick-up from Cuenca airport or hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Cuenca's UNESCO World Heritage old town (3 hours)
- Visit Calderon park and Cathedral
- Panoramic views from Turi viewpoint
- Visit Vega family pottery workshop
- Afternoon village exploration (4 hours)
- Orchid farm visit in Gualaceo
- Explore Chordeleg for handcrafted silver jewelry
Landmarks Cuenca Cathedral Calderon Park Turi Viewpoint Gualaceo Chordeleg 
- Day 2
Cuenca to Loja
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Afternoon city tour of Loja (2 hours)
- Explore colonial architecture of historic center
- Visit main square, cathedral, and San Sebastian church
- Visit theater
Landmarks Loja Cathedral San Sebastian Church - Day 3
Loja - Podocarpus National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local hostería)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day exploration of Podocarpus National Park
- Visit La Poderosa waterfall
- Explore Bombuscaro River
- Visit bamboo forest
- Wildlife spotting and birdwatching with guide
Landmarks Podocarpus National Park La Poderosa Waterfall Bombuscaro River - Day 4
Loja to Vilcabamba
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Horseback riding excursion in Vilcabamba valley (1-2 hours)
Landmarks Vilcabamba - Day 5
Vilcabamba
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike up Cerro Mandango (4 hours)
- 360-degree views of Vilcabamba valley from peak
Optional Activities
- Yoga sessions
- Swimming
- Explore the town
- Visit local craft brewery
Landmarks Cerro Mandango - Day 6
Vilcabamba to Loja - Podocarpus National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- 6 hours exploring Loja region of Podocarpus National Park
- Hike the "Spectacled Bear" trail
- Wildlife and flora identification with guide
Landmarks Podocarpus National Park - Day 7
Loja - Saraguro - Cuenca
- End point
- Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador (Drop off at Cuenca airport or hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Loja's famous local coffee), Lunch
Included Activities
- Traditional spiritual ceremony with local Yakchas (shamans)
- Purification experience through medicinal plants, smoke, and fire
- Explore Saraguro handicraft shops and ateliers
- Visit waterfall and viewpoint near Saraguro
Landmarks Saraguro Indigenous Community
