Ecuador’s New Luxury Train Launches Today

 

Photo Credit: Tren Crucero/Ferrocarriles del Ecuador

Clients heading to Ecuador will now have the opportunity to explore the destination from a new perspective with the launch of the high-end tourism train, Tren Crucero, beginning June 4.
 
The train offers stunning panoramic views of landscapes throughout the Andes and coastal regions, journeying nearly 300 miles and ascending up to 3,600 meters in the Ecuadorian Highlands.

Tren Crucero itineraries also offer unprecedented access to indigenous communities and rich cultural experiences throughout the region.
 
The train, operated by Ferrocarriles del Ecuador, offers several routes ranging from two to four days, including Quito to Guayaquil (four days, three nights), Quito to Alausi (three days, two nights) and Alausi to Guayaquil (two days, one night).
 
Accommodations are provided at exclusive properties along the route, including beautiful colonial haciendas and historical estates featuring 600-year old Incan construction.
 
Visitors will enjoy the scenic routes through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, from beautiful snow-capped mountains to the exotic Cloud Forest.  Excursions include visits to the Guamote indigenous market, one of the last authentic markets in the Andes; to a rose plantation with fair trade practices, learning about one of the country’s largest exports; and to Cotopaxi National Park, enjoying the scenic landscapes of the 6000-meter Cotopaxi Volcano.
 

Visit www.ecuadorbytrain.com/trainecuador/crucero.