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Coordinates: 2°00′S 77°30′W / 2.000°S 77.500°W / -2.000; -77.500
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1. Full-Day Devil's Nose Hiking and Ingapirca Ruins Tour from Cuenca
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 59 reviews
The train company is temporarily nor operating. As an alternative we are offering a hiking and/or biking activity in the area. We will also include a visit to the Ingapirca ruins Friday through Sunday.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Licensed tour Guide/Driver, Transportation, Lunch in local restaurant (If option selected), All taxes, handling charges
Exclusions: Entrance fee to Ingapirca $2 each, Gratuities, Bike rental $8 p.p
Reviewed By julieb1954
Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!
2. Nariz del Diablo Alausí - Sibambe - Alausí from Guayaquil
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
SOUTHERN ANDES Devil’s Nose Alausí – Sibambe – Alausí The biggest complication faced by the construction of the Trans-Andean railroad was the Devil’s Nose, a mountain with almost perpendicular walls. To overcome this obstacle a zigzag railroad was bulit that climbs more than 500 meters in less than 12 km with steep ascents and descents. It today remains an impressive piece of engineering. While recovering from the mind-blowing descent you will enjoy the views of the narrow gorge of river Chanchán and will have the chance to learn a bit about the traditions and worldview of the Puruhuas in Sibambe.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide on the train, Cultural performance, Snacks, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Additional expenses at the Train Cafe, Personal expenses
Reviewed By robcantrell2
This was a great way to see the city in air conditioned comfort. Our tour guide is a retired airline pilot with perfect English and a great deal of knowledge regarding the city. We opted for the breakfast/lunch tour. We toured spots outside of the usual “tourists traps”. Lunch was perfection! We ate local cuisine at a corner cafe and the owner explained each dish in great detail. Don’t leave Guayaquil without taking this tour.
3. 4 Days Train Of Wonder Across The Highlands
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
A magnificent travel from the Andes to the coast, passing by the Chimbrazo, the Chanchan river canyon and the tropical plantations. Riding through the diverse landscapes of Ecuador in two luxury cars, designed in two different styles: one Colonial and the other Republican. Equipped with a car bar, an open air terrace, lounges and a gift shop you won`t miss anything out. For the night you will be accommodated in the best hotels. Meals will be served in the train as well as in our excursion, when you will have the chance to explore the stunning nature.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, non-alcoholic drinks & snacks, Bilingual guide, Accommodation, Luggage service
Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Taxes, Flights, Tips, Personal expense
Reviewed By bfexcell
After many phone call and a email confirmation sent by Pierre that Blue Spirit will refund our travel agency ... nothing was sent . Pierre is a real danger !!! I can send emails received from Pierre. After a cancellation of the cruise by Blue Spirit ... only one month before departure and during peak season ... our VIP clients could not cruise on the boat ... Pierre after many e-mails and Phone calls organized a “land cruise” he agreed to send us send us back a refund of 5.000USD : difference between the initial cruise booked and the hotel and day cruises on a regular and crowded boat. We are a very well known Travel agency dealing with upscale clientele... we won’t let him doing business without taking care of his clients!! Bernard
4. 3-Day Private Tour to Cotopaxi, Baños & The Devil's Nose Train from Quito
Live an adventure and discover beautiful sceneries of the Andes: Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lagoon, Baños Village, Chimborazo Volcano and the Devil´s Nose Train Explore the Volcanoes Avenue in a private tour. Brilliant green mountaintops, capped by white snow in winter months, line this stunning 185-mile stretch of the nation’s countryside. If you are short of time, this is the best option to discover the Andes in a personalized private tour. Take a 2-hour train ride towards the famed Devil’s Nose. Take in the incredible views of Ecuador’s truly breathtaking scenery as your travel through Alausi.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 2 night accommodation in selected hotels, Certified English/Spanish speaking guide, Hotel pick up / drop off, Private transportation
Exclusions: Cost of extra activities like canopy, massages, bikes, horses etc., Tips
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
5. 'Tren del Hielo I' Experience: Riobamba - Urbina - La Moya - Riobamba
Departure from Guayaquil to enjoy a tour of the highest volcano in Ecuador, where you have the opportunity to get to know the paramo of Urbina, the tradition of the Hieleros del Chimborazo and learn about the ice extraction process in the glacier. In addition, several options of agrotourism activities are offered in natural and cultural environments of this area. Undoubtedly, the route in the Ice Train I is a magnificent option to know the Ecuadorian Andes and especially the Chimborazo Volcano perpetual snow colossus.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Cultural performance, Snacks
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Additional expenses at the Train Cafe, Personal expenses
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
6. Ecuador in 9 Days
Discover Ecuador in 9 days, you will visit interesting places, and enjoy the de Ecuadorian history, fauna and flora. Program includes: • transfers • Accommodation in first class hotels. • Private Land Transportation • daily breakfast • Detailed supply in the itinerary • Tickets per itinerary • Service and personal assistance • Taxes
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
7. Adventure at Volcano Avenue + Train 2D - 1N
We will travel the section of the routes of the Volcanoes, where we will enter the National Park Cotopaxi, here we will be able to observe the landscape of the imposing Volcano of the Cotopaxi. We can observe its reflection in the Laguna of "Limpiopungo". Our adventure will continue with the route of the "Devil’s Nose" which will begin in Alausi.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Professional guide, Train Tickets
Exclusions: Tips, Extra Drinks, Museum Entrance
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
8. 5 Days Cotopaxi, Devil´s Nose - Cuenca & Guayaquil ( Devil´s Nose Route 12km)
Travel from the Andes Mountains to the coast in just five days, stop by amazing historical buildings, inca ruins, national park, get on board of the magical train to drive along the devils nose. A full package of everything that is a must see in Ecuador.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation, English speaking guide
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Personal and health insurance
Reviewed By bfexcell
After many phone call and a email confirmation sent by Pierre that Blue Spirit will refund our travel agency ... nothing was sent . Pierre is a real danger !!! I can send emails received from Pierre. After a cancellation of the cruise by Blue Spirit ... only one month before departure and during peak season ... our VIP clients could not cruise on the boat ... Pierre after many e-mails and Phone calls organized a “land cruise” he agreed to send us send us back a refund of 5.000USD : difference between the initial cruise booked and the hotel and day cruises on a regular and crowded boat. We are a very well known Travel agency dealing with upscale clientele... we won’t let him doing business without taking care of his clients!! Bernard
9. Best of Ecuador: Andes, Coastlines and Cloud Forests
From the Andes mountains, along winding Cloud Forest paths, over stunning white sand beaches to the depths of some of the worlds best dive sites - Ecuador's staggering beauty is almost impossible to imagine until you see it with your own eyes! Experience the cultural highlights of Otavalo's Craft Market, the vibrant Cultural World Heritage city Quito, romantic railways, and breathtaking views. We're excited to bring you this comprehensive tour showcasing the magic of Ecuador!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, The transfers as per program, Accommodation and activities according to your itinerary, 24/7 assistance in German, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Alcoholic beverages, Personal Expenses, Tips, Food and drinks not listed in the itinerary, The international flight to the destination
Reviewed By LindyTeoTravel
My husband and I returned safely on Saturday from our Ecuador and Galapagos trip. Even if everyday life is slowly sinking in again, we are still very much inspired by the great, unique experiences we were able to gather on the islands. We would like to express our gratitude to you and your team for the organization and the really smooth running of our trip. Everything has always worked exactly as described in the itinerary (except when we did not work as we should and arrived late due to a stalled clock for our transfer to Isabela …). The plan was perfect to keep track of all the activities and had always answers for any ambiguity and questions, so nothing could go wrong. That has always given us a dose of extra security. And if there were any organizational or other questions, Karin and also especially Rebekka was always available with answers and offer a helping hand! Especially on the islands, the time feels so precious, that you want to devote yourself fully to the diverse experiences … Conclusion: our expectations were exceeded and we will recommend Galapagos PRO for sure. Thanks and best regards, Lindy T
10. Private Service: 2-Day trip Cotopaxi National Park & the Devil´s Nose Train
Live an adventure and discover beautiful sceneries of the Andes: Cotopaxi Volcano, Chimborazo Volcano, and the Devil´s Nose Train Explore the Volcanoes Avenue in a private tour. Brilliant green mountaintops, capped by white snow in winter months, line this stunning 185-mile stretch of the nation’s countryside. If you are short of time, this is the best option to discover the Andes in a personalized private tour. Take a 2-hour train ride towards the famed Devil’s Nose. Take in the incredible views of Ecuador’s truly breathtaking scenery as you travel through Alausi.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Accommodation at selected hotels in Riobamba, Private transportation, Certified English/Spanish speaking guide, Train ticket
Exclusions: Lunch day 2, Personal expenses, Tips
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
