Boasting some of the most idyllic countryside views, the Tren Crucero train journey meanders through the Andean Mountains in Ecuador via a newly renovated, 19th century Baroque-style locomotive.
With a choice of journeys including Guayaquil to Quito or Andes to the Pacific Coast, the four-day trip takes passengers on an unforgettable voyage through challenging terrain, dramatic sceneries and breath-taking mountain ranges. Reaching 12,000 feet at its peak, the trip passes rivers, valleys and the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes on a journey totalling 280 miles.
The train’s recent, luxury upgrade features professionally restored carriages, boasting comfortable furniture and generous banquets. If sleeping on a train overnight doesn’t appeal to you, there’s an option of staying in top-quality hotels decorated in a hacienda-style aesthetic.
Throughout the guided trip guests will learn about traditional Ecuadorian culture and visit colourful villages and local markets in specially organised trips and stops. Not one for the feint-hearted, the Devil’s Nose section of the route is negotiated in reverse, zigzagging through steep mountainsides with a nervy 1300-foot drop for 3 miles.
Winner of the ‘Best Tourism Product Outside of Europe’ at the World Travel Awards, you can be a part of this magnificent quest from USD $1,270 a person for a 3-night trip. If you fancy something a little different and adventurous this summer, the Tren Crucero is guaranteed not to disappoint. Visit TrenEcuador.com for information and booking.
