Andes Connection
A 9 night trip through the Avenue of Volcanoes which includes the 3 nights/4 days train ride on the Tren Cruzero from the lofty capital and World Heritage site Quito to Ecuador's largest city, the port of Guayaquil. The train zig zags its way through 273 miles of stunning Andes scenery including one of the world's highest active volcanoes Cotopaxi and skirting the perpendicular cliffs of the Devil's Nose. Tren Cruzero operates between June and early September and between December and February.
9 Nights - incorporating the Tren Cruceros
From £2,899 per person
Economy Class flights from London Heathrow via Madrid to Quito and returning from Guayaquil, Transfers and transportation throughout - Accommodation as shown, Breakfast daily and All Meals during the Tren Cruceros itinerary, Sightseeing as described, Airport Taxes
Day
1
1
Fly from London via Madrid to Quito Transfer to the Casa Aliso Hotel, Quito for 2 nights on a B&B basis
Day
2
2
Morning privately guided tour of Quito
Day
3
3
Today you will travel to Imbabura Province, staying overnight at Hacienda Cusin on a B & B basis, close to Otavalo
Day
4
4
Today you will travel on the scenic railway line from Ibarra to Salinas. Afterwards, travel back to Quito. Stay at the Patio Andaluz for 2 nights on a B & B basis.
Day
5
5
Free day in Quito
Day
6
6
Today you embark on the Tren Cruceros. Today's journey takes you into the Cotopaxi National Park. Overnight in the Lasso area
Day
7
7
Re-board the train in the morning making a stop to visit a Rose Plantation and Factory. Then travel via Ambato to Riobamba for an overnight stay
Day
8
8
Travel on the train to Guamote, visiting the very authentic market, before heading to the famous Devil's Nose Railway in the afternoon. Overnight at Huigra
Day
9
9
Descend slowly to sea-level. Visit an Indian community; have lunch at a large hacienda and continue on the train to Duran station, on the outskirts of Guayaquil. You will be met and transferred to the Hampton Inn where you stay for 1 night on a B & B basis
Day
10
10
Early evening flight from Guayaquil to Madrid
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11
11
Arrive at Madrid and continue by air to London Heathrow, arriving in the late afternoon.
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