Guayaquil - Loja - Cuenca - Tumbes - Lima
❮Guayaquil - Loja - Cuenca - Tumbes - Lima
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in Guayaquil
- Transfer from Hotel in Guayaquil to Hotel en Loja via Cajas National Park
- Hotel for 1 night in Loja
- Transfer from Hotel in Loja to Hotel in Cuenca via Giron Waterfalls
- Hotel for 2 nights Cuenca
- Transfer from Hotel in Cuenca to Hotel in Tumbes via Machala
- Hotel for 2 nights in Tumbes
- Flight from Tumbes to Lima
- Hotel for 2 nights in Lima
Some Highlights of Ecuador and Peru!. Visit Guayaquil, (known as La Perla del Pacifico, is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador); after that, Loja (is becoming of the most popular cities in Ecuador, with lower altitude, colonial architecture, fantastic food and a history of music) and Cuenca (at the Andes Mountain, this colonial city is renowned as Ecuador's cultural city, popular with artists and poets alike, and also for it's fine UNESCO recognized colonial architecture). Continue in Peru, discovering: Tumbes (in northwestern Peru and southwestern Ecuador. Offer beautiful beaches which visitors come to enjoy each summer, as well as its forests and mangroves and typical seafood); and the capital city, Lima (renowned as South America's culinary capital, boasting world-class eateries and authentic local gems that offer a heady mix of flavors). Connect these destinations with private transfers with stops at these Ecuadorian attractions such as: Cajas National Park, Giron Waterfalls and Machala, and a intercity flight. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Guayaquil
Day 1Arrive to Guayaquil
Overnight in GuayaquilDay 2Overnight in GuayaquilDay 3Departing from Guayaquil
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Loja
Day 3Arrive to Loja
Overnight in LojaDay 4Departing from Loja
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Cuenca
Day 4Arrive to Cuenca
Overnight in CuencaDay 5Overnight in CuencaDay 6Departing from Cuenca
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Tumbes
Day 6Arrive to Tumbes
Overnight in TumbesDay 7Overnight in TumbesDay 8Departing from Tumbes
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Lima
Day 8Arrive to Lima
Overnight in LimaDay 9Overnight in LimaDay 10Departing from Lima
Peru
Peru's wealth of archaeological treasures is the most extensive in the Americas and includes the incomparable "Lost City" of Machu Picchu and an abundance of spectacular Incan ruins. It is also the home of breathtaking natural wonders like the Peruvian Andes, Lake Titicaca, and the vast Amazon River Basin. Here in the cradle of Pre-Colombian civilization, more than 10,000 years of human culture survives in Peru's archaeological riches, music, dance, sophisticated cuisine, and in the spirit of its fascinating people.
Ecuador and Galapagos
The smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador is among the most rewarding travel destinations in South America. With its array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque volcanic landscapes, and the dense Amazon Rain Forest, it packs its perimeters with more points of interest than many countries twice its size. All of this no more than a day drive from its picture-perfect colonial capital of Quito.
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Trip Summary
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Guayaquil
Guayaquil is the largest city, the most important port in Ecuador, and the gateway to the Galapagos. The city is carved by rivers and estuaries, and is known as the `Pearl of the Pacific`. It boasts a wonderful blend of history, nature, and tradition throughout its historic neighborhoods, parks, and monuments. Visitors will find great shopping opportunities, magnificent museums, historic monuments and sprawling parks in this exciting city. Visit the Simon Bolivar Malecon, La Rotonda, Parque Seminario, Santa Ana Hillside, Municipal Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, Las Penas, La Bahia and much more.
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Loja
Loja revels in its Spanish colonial roots and Catholic traditions. It is home to the second oldest university in Ecuador, has a vibrant city center with many well-preserved historic buildings, and has a rich cultural heritage. In fact, Loja may be one of the most underrated locations in this small Andean nation. Loja is the only city in Ecuador to have a city gate, la Puerta de la Ciudad. The castle-like edifice, built in the late 1990s, is also home to a small museum, cafe, and the metal sculptures of Don Quijote and his faithful companion, Sancho. The heart of Loja revolves around Central Park, a huge plaza with well-designed gardens, relaxing places to people-watch, and historic monuments.
Explore the Parque Nacional Podocarpus, Music Museum, Parque Jipiro, Loja Zoo, Museo de las Madres Conceptas, Yacuri National Park and much more. -
Cuenca
Cuenca`s cobblestone streets, graceful ironwork balconies, flowered plazas, museums and religious art treasures recall the city`s long association with Spain. Cuenca is the third-largest city in Ecuador, marked by shining church domes dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. Several Inca ruins and temples, and museums, provide evidence of Cuenca`s role in Ecuador`s rich and storied cultural heritage. Explore the New Cathedral of Cuenca, Old Cathedral of Cuenca, El Cajas National Park, Museo Pumapungo, Calderon Park, Amaru Zoological Biopark, Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca Historic Center, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes, and so much more!
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Tumbes
Tumbes is the right place for those looking to relax and connect with nature. Here you can enjoy luxurious beaches, practice water sports, and engage in expeditions to magical forests surrounded by water, nature reserves guarded by working groups that seek to preserve them and archaeological sites, to stimulate your hunger for knowledge. Along with the characteristic warmth of its people and climate, you can also sample exquisite exotic cuisine including the black shell ceviche, a national dish originated in this region. Visit the Museo de Sitio Cabeza de Vaca Gran Chilimasa, Del Amor Island, Plaza De Armas De Tumbes, Zoocriadero de Cocodrilos, Puerto Pizarro - Isla Hueso de Ballena, St. Nicholas of Tolentino Cathedral, Playa Hermosa, Iglesia Matriz San Nicolás De Tolentino, Playa La Cruz and so much more!
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Lima
Lima is a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city that has retained much of its classic colonial architecture and pre-Colombian archaeological sites, that features many of South America`s most beautiful historic museums, churches and cathedrals. The city is alive with activity in its trendy neighborhoods like Miraflores, the beach fronts of Costa Verde and Barranco, and the upscale boutiques, massive shopping plazas, and exclusive shops. Visit the Plaza Bolivar, Plaza Italia, Plaza de Armas, Alameda Chabuca Granda Viewpoint, and much more!
Visit the Simon Bolivar Malecon, La Rotonda, Parque Seminario, Santa Ana Hillside, Municipal Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, Las Penas, La Bahia and much more.
Explore the Parque Nacional Podocarpus, Music Museum, Parque Jipiro, Loja Zoo, Museo de las Madres Conceptas, Yacuri National Park and much more.
Explore the New Cathedral of Cuenca, Old Cathedral of Cuenca, El Cajas National Park, Museo Pumapungo, Calderon Park, Amaru Zoological Biopark, Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca Historic Center, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes, and so much more!
Visit the Museo de Sitio Cabeza de Vaca Gran Chilimasa, Del Amor Island, Plaza De Armas De Tumbes, Zoocriadero de Cocodrilos, Puerto Pizarro - Isla Hueso de Ballena, St. Nicholas of Tolentino Cathedral, Playa Hermosa, Iglesia Matriz San Nicolás De Tolentino, Playa La Cruz and so much more!
Visit the Plaza Bolivar, Plaza Italia, Plaza de Armas, Alameda Chabuca Granda Viewpoint, and much more!