This exclusive Yampu program ideally combines the large cities of Ecuador with the small Andean villages and colorful markets in between. Start in Quito, visit the markets and surrounding countryside near Otavalo, then travel south in private transportation to the infamous Devil's Nose train. This trip ends in the cosmopolitan city of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest.

This trip will take you through the highlands of Ecuador. We will visit Quito, the colonial capital city; tour the larges handicrafts market at Otavalo; tour Cotopaxi National Park surrounding a beautiful snow capped volcano; take the famous Devil’s Nose train from the small village of Alausí; and visit Cuenca, thought of by many as the most attractive city in Ecuador.

Explore the volcanoes, highlands, and Haciendas of Ecuador on this Yampu program. This trip will begin in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Here we will enjoy a city tour ending with a trip to “La Mitad del Mundo” or the middle of the world. Travel down the Avenue of the Volcanoes making stops at Cotopaxi National Park, Devil’s Nose train ride, and Cuenca. This trip will conclude with a stay at the lovely Hacienda Pinsaqui.

Enjoy the vast landscapes and scenery of the Ecuadorian highlands. This region is comprised of mountains, volcanoes, and the high plains full of diverse and indigenous cultures. Visit the market town of Otavalo, see the massive Cotopaxi Volcano, and take the exciting Devil’s Nose train from the small village of Alausí. We will spend two nights in Cuenca, arguably the most beautiful setting in Ecuador, before returning north to Quito.

Experience the beauty and culture of the Ecuadorian highlands. Yampu will bring you to the Andes mountain range, the Avenue of Volcanoes including Cotopaxi Volcano, the beautiful city of Cuenca, and a thrilling train ride from the highlands town of Ibarra to the tropical coast. The trip culminates with an extraordinary journey to the Napo Wildlife Center in the Amazon. Here you will canoe along the pristine waters looking for woolly monkeys, exotic birds, and stunning flora.

Yampu guides you to the highlands of Ecuador that include the capital city of Quito, the snow-capped volcano at Cotopaxi National Park, and the indigenous market of Otavalo. During your tour you will enjoy the thrilling Devil’s Nose train ride and a ride on the Chaski Antawa train. Your trip will conclude at the soothing Arasha Resort & Spa where you will be pampered with natural lagoons, exotic fruits, and the immaculate rainforest.