Flights most often land in Quito too late to make connections that same day. Therefore it is necessary to stay overnight before resuming travel. TerraDiversa recommends planning your journey so that you remain in the area to enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage city and the many nearby attractions such as bird watching, adventure travel, and world famous indigenous markets. Check out our website for all your options.
From Quito you will usually get to Cuenca either by plane or direct van service. For those on a tight schedule and/or a reasonable amount of luggage and no pets flying is the best choice. If you’ve shown up with an abundance of luggage or you have a pet you don’t want to cage for another flight a private van will fill your needs.
A great alternative is to take our Avenue of the Volcanoes tour from Quito to Cuenca (or wait and reverse the itinerary on your way home). On this 3 day/2 night journey you explore the best of the Andean highlands—majestic Cotopaxi, the adventure town Banos, the famous Devil’s Nose train, and Ingapirca, our best preserved Inca ruins.
Flight arrivals in Guayaquil are sometimes early enough to continue on to Cuenca the same day. If this can be done with minimal layover another flight is optimal. But when there is a long wait between flights it is sometimes quicker (and always less expensive) to take the 3 hour ride over the Cajas mountains in a shared van the rest of the way. This scenic drive is best enjoyed during daylight hours, and proper medication should be taken by those prone to motion sickness.
TerraDiversa is ready to help make your journey to Cuenca as fun and easy as possible. We can arrange airport pickup; book hotels, flights, and vans; and of course create memorable excursions along the way. Contact our Travel Specialists (sales1@terradiversa.com) for assistance and we’ll see you here soon!
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