Cuenca to Vilcabamba shuttle: Private van, your schedule

Travel between Cuenca, Loja and Vilcabamba without the wait

A private shuttle van carries up to six passengers between Cuenca, Loja and Vilcabamba with hotel or location pickup and drop-off, an English or Spanish-speaking driver, and no other travelers on board. You choose the route at checkout (Cuenca to Vilcabamba, Vilcabamba to Cuenca, or Loja to Cuenca), and set the timing to match your flight or hotel reservation. The van leaves when you're ready, not on a fixed schedule.

The experience

Book your route and provide your pickup location (hotel name, address or flight details) and drop-off destination during checkout. Once confirmed, you'll get a voucher to show your driver when you arrive. The driver speaks English or Spanish, handles all luggage, and takes you straight to your destination with no intermediate stops or other passengers slowing the journey.

The van seats up to six people comfortably, so a family or small group travels together without splitting across multiple vehicles. All taxes, fees and fuel are included in the price. You only add a tip if you choose to. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and children must travel with a guardian. The route works for any fitness level. You're sitting the whole way.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• one-way transport in a private van for up to six passengers.
• hotel or location pickup and drop-off.
• professional English or Spanish-speaking driver.
• fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling between these three cities and want to avoid shared minibuses, fixed departure times, or splitting your group across multiple vehicles. The private van leaves on your schedule, not a timetable, and carries everyone together with all luggage in one booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How do I tell the driver where to pick me up?

During booking, provide your hotel name and address or your flight number and arrival time. You'll receive a confirmation voucher with all the details. Show it to your driver when you arrive and they'll take you to your drop-off location.

Is this van shared with other travelers?

No. A private shuttle means only your party is on board. The driver does not pick up or drop off anyone else, and there are no scheduled stops between your pickup and destination.

What's included in the price?

The price covers the one-way transport, hotel or location pickup and drop-off, the professional driver, all taxes and fees, and fuel. Gratuities are not included but are always welcome.

Can I choose what time the van picks me up?

Yes. Your schedule is the driver's schedule. Provide your preferred pickup time or flight details during booking, and the van will arrive when you need it.

Which route should I book if I'm traveling from Loja?

Choose the Loja to Cuenca option at checkout. If you're going from Cuenca to Vilcabamba or from Vilcabamba back to Cuenca, select the matching route when you purchase.