Baños & Amazon 4-day tour from Cuenca or Quito

We will then take you on a 90-minute drive to Ingapirca. On the way, you will experience the enchanting highlands and beautiful scenery of the Southern Andes of Ecuador. Ingapirca is the most important Inca structure in the country. It consists of a main elliptical platform known as the “Sun’s Temple”. Alongside are courtyards, terraces, and various other ruins we will also explore.

Along the way, we will stop at Colta, a small town where the Spanish founded the first city in Ecuador. Here you will also find "Balbanera" the first catholic church built by the Spanish. We will also visit a local artisan that makes "Tagua crafts" also known as natural ivory.

Weather permitting, we will admire the snow-capped mountains. This includes Tungurugua, Altar, and Chimborazo, the highest peak in Ecuador. ​ Upon arrival in Baños, we will visit the Tree House with the swing of the "End of the World". Later on, we will drive for about an hour, making several stops along the "Route of the Waterfalls". After a two-kilometer hike we will reach the “Pailon del Diablo” waterfall, one of the ten largest waterfalls found in Ecuador. We will then check you in at your hotel. You are free to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the hot springs or take a walk to explore the city and surroundings on your own.

Once there, we will visit a local Quichua family to learn about their traditions and culture. We will also have the opportunity to take a smooth canoe ride down the river with a local expert guide (This activity is optional). Later we will have the chance to visit the "Yanacocha Rescue Center". Here you will not only be able to see the local fauna but also learn about the important work being done to benefit its conservation.

Our first stop is the legendary Devil’s Nose Mountain, an engineering marvel once traversed by Ecuador’s famous train. Although the train is not currently in operation, we will hike through the area, taking in the same spectacular views of deep canyons, rugged mountains, and winding valleys that once made this route world-renowned. Enjoy panoramic vistas as our expert guide shares the fascinating history of the railway and the significance of this region. After the hike, we continue our scenic drive south, passing through charming highland villages and stunning Andean landscapes before arriving in Cuenca, Ecuador’s most beautiful colonial city.