Ecuador Highlights

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Small Group Tour
Get to know beautiful Ecuador on this nine-day trip though the country’s highlights. Take the time to explore the fascinating city of Quito with its compact OId Town packed full of historically important buildings, including the beautiful La Compania de Jesus church, and move through the beautiful natural surrounds of Cotopaxi, where the active volcano may pr...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Learn about Quito's colonial past
    • Explore the stunning Cotopaxi National Park
    • Hang out in the tranquil haven of Banos
    • Stay overnight in a hacienda
    • Discover the World Heritage-listed city of Cuenca

What's this trip about?

    Get to know beautiful Ecuador on this nine-day trip though the country’s highlights. Take the time to explore the fascinating city of Quito with its compact OId Town packed full of historically important buildings, including the beautiful La Compania de Jesus church, and move through the beautiful natural surrounds of Cotopaxi, where the active volcano may provide a spectacular show. Head to the travel mecca of Banos to chill out among the waterfalls and enjoy the warm weather before riding the rails to World Heritage-listed Cuenca. Bask in the old-world air of this enchanting city before returning to Quito for some final exploration.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Quito

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Quito! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive ...

Day 2-3 Cotopaxi

You will visit the Old Town of Quito on Day 2. The Old Town is awash with history, with more than 30 churches to explore, and a number of fascinating museums. La Compania de Jesus is considered to be the most beautiful church in the Americas, and is definitely one of ...

Day 4-5 Banos

You will travel from Cotopaxi to Banos today, but before you depart you will visit the Cotopaxi Volcano, which sits about 5887 metres above sea level. It is the highest active volcano on earth. When you arrive in Banos you will realise why it has become a mecca for av...

Day 6-7 Cuenca

On the way we will visit to Ingapirca ruins, you will drive on through the mountains to Cuenca, the capital of the Azuay province today. Considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador, Cuenca has an old world ambience with a number of 16th and 17th centu...

Day 8-9 Cuenca/ Quito

Farewell to our fellow travellers that are continuing on to Peru. Take a short flight back to Quito. Your trip comes to an end in the morning of day 9 after breakfast. Departing flights can be booked for anytime.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hacienda (2 nts),Hotel (6 nts)

Transportation & Flights

Boat,Bus,Private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Boat,Bus,Private vehicle
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Finish point

  • Hotel Cafe Cultura
  • Robles & Reina Victoria Esquina, Robles 513
  • Quito
  • ECUADOR
  • Phone: +593 22558858
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