Unleash your inner explorer with the Ecuador Explorer Pass. Enjoy unlimited travel and activities in Quito, Cotopaxi, and more. Hop on and off at your own pace and let us handle the logistics.
Unleash your inner explorer with the Ecuador Explorer Pass. Enjoy unlimited travel and activities in Quito, Cotopaxi, and more. Hop on and off at your own pace and let us handle the logistics.
Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Baños
Quito - Departure:
Please confirm your pick-up location
Blue House Hotel 06:15
Plaza Belmont 06:30
Cotopaxi National Park - Embark on a hike at Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s tallest active volcanoes.
Canon del Rio Toachi - Formed by pyroclastic flows from the Quilotoa volcano, the…
Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Baños
Quito - Departure:
Please confirm your pick-up location
Blue House Hotel 06:15
Plaza Belmont 06:30
Cotopaxi National Park - Embark on a hike at Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s tallest active volcanoes.
Canon del Rio Toachi - Formed by pyroclastic flows from the Quilotoa volcano, the canyon’s base consists of pumice, lapilli, and volcanic bombs. These flows are estimated to be 1800 years old.
Laguna Quilotoa - Enjoy a guided tour at Quilotoa, exploring the 3km-wide turquoise volcanic crater lake.
Salcedo - Pause for a taste of the famous Ecuadorian ice cream en route to Baños.
Baños - Transfer from Quilotoa to Baños
Drop off at Central Park in Baños
Consider adding our extra tour for your leisure days in Baños
Amazon Tour Full Day
BioParque Yanacocha - Visit the Yanacocha Animal Rescue Center to observe a variety of rainforest animals.
Puyo - En route, visit a Paiche hatchery. The Paiche, native to the Amazon jungle, is the largest freshwater fish globally.
Lunch break (not included)
Finca Mirador Indichuris - Trek through the jungle to a breathtaking waterfall and the Indichuris lookout, offering views of the “Cordillera de los Andes.” The guide will explain the significance of the Pastaza River and the communities along its banks. On clear days, view the active Sangay volcano.
1 hour, Entry included
Chimborazo Tour
Volcan Chimborazo - Transfer from Baños to Chimborazo (2:30 hours)
Enjoy a full-day tour to Chimborazo Volcano, Ecuador’s highest volcano, for a small additional fee. More details are below.
Visit and guidance at Chimborazo Volcano: hike to the refuge and enjoy stunning landscapes
Baños - Alausí
Baños - Pick up at the Basilica Church in Central Park to continue the journey
Iglesia de Balbanera - Transfer from Baños (2:00)
La Balbanera is a prime example of colonial architecture in South America and the first Catholic church in Ecuador. It survived the great earthquake of 1797 and remains in use today.
Estacion Ferrocarril - Transfer from Ozogoche to Alausí train station 2:00
Drop off
Alausí - Cuenca
Estacion Ferrocarril - Pick up here to continue the journey
Ingapirca Ruins - Transfer to Ingapirca (0:20)
If your trip falls between Wednesday and Sunday, visit “Ingapirca,” a Kichwa term meaning ‘wall of the Inca,’ designating this pre-Columbian site in southern Ecuador.
This four-hectare archaeological complex is a must-see for those interested in the Qhapaq Ñan.
If your trip is on Monday or Tuesday, visit “Baños del Inca.” This monument is possibly the most significant archaeological evidence of the site, forming a sculptural complex known as “Baños del Inca” due to its two interconnected ponds. These decorations are carved in relief on an extensive rock.
Santuario de la Virgen del Rocio - Transfer to Biblian (1:00)
The majestic Sanctuary of the “Virgen del Rocío” is a key tourist attraction in the Biblián canton.
If open, explore its interior and art.
On the way, try the traditional “Cascaritas,” baked pig leather.
Calderon Park - Transfer to Cuenca (0:40)
Drop off at Parque Calderón (Central Park)

- Shared Transportation
- Entrance fees to visiting places according to itinerary
- Certified National Tourism Guide
- Shared Transportation
- Entrance fees to visiting places according to itinerary
- Certified National Tourism Guide
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Accommodation
Why Choose Us… for a flexible travel plan! We offer an ideal blend between a hop-on-hop-off bus service and a guided tour meant for independent travellers. Our packages encompass all chargeable activities, providing you the liberty to spend as much time as you wish at our destinations. We handle all the planning of your itinerary, leaving you to thoroughly enjoy your trip.
Why Choose Us… for a flexible travel plan! We offer an ideal blend between a hop-on-hop-off bus service and a guided tour meant for independent travellers. Our packages encompass all chargeable activities, providing you the liberty to spend as much time as you wish at our destinations. We handle all the planning of your itinerary, leaving you to thoroughly enjoy your trip.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.