8 days tour

Highlands Of Ecuador

$ 1,149 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Highlands Of Ecuador

This tour includes:

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Hygieneprotocol

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Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit. Cotopaxi volcano stay. Cotopaxi National Park visit. City Tour of Cuenca. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).

Transport

Local bus, plane, private vehicle.

Not included:

Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.Quito - Quito City Tour and Equator Mindo - Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Otavalo - Peguche Waterfall Visit Cotacachi - Cotacachi Visit Cajas National Park - Cajas National Park Visit (65USD per person) Cuenca - Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (65USD per person) - Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (40USD per person) - Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (65USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Quito - Telefรฉrico (8USD per person) - Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person) Mindo - Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Laguna de Cuicocha - Cuicocha Lake Hike Otavalo - Peguche Waterfall Visit Cotacachi - Cotacachi Visit Cajas National Park - Cajas National Park Visit (50USD per person) Cuenca - Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (50USD per person) - Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (55USD per person) - Cuenca City Tour (20USD per person) - Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (30USD per person)

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Highlands Of Ecuador

  • Day 1 Day 1: Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Quito

      Arrive at any time.
      There are no activities planned until the evening. Please check at the hotel reception for a welcome note from your CEO advising on the time and location of the welcome meeting.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Quito City Tour and Equator

      Additional Notes: Opt to pre-book the "Quito City Tour & Equator Line" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Quito/Otavalo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Quito/Otavalo (1B)

      Explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come every week to sell handmade goods as well as livestock, fruits, and vegetables.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Otavalo Handicrafts Market Visit
  • Day 3 Day 3: Otavalo/Cotopaxi (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Otavalo/Cotopaxi (1B)

      Travel by bus to Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon, opt to explore the area or mountain bike with views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the night in a mountain lodge near the national park.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 4 Day 4: Cotopaxi/Cuenca (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cotopaxi/Cuenca (1B, 1L)

      In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on with a full day of travel to Cuenca. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the way at a viewpoint overlooking the Andes Mountains.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 07:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Cotopaxi National Park Visit
  • Day 5 Day 5: Cuenca (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cuenca (1B)

      This morning embark on a half-day city tour of the colonial city of Cuenca, including the Turi viewpoint, a Panama hat factory and the historical centre. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring or at one of Cuencaโ€™s many cafes.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Cuenca City Tour
  • Day 6 Day 6: Cuenca (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cuenca (1B)

      Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Cuenca. Opt to go hiking in Cajas National Park, visit Ingapirca ruins, or soak in nearby hot springs.
      Explore the cityโ€™s sights, including cobblestoned streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shaded plazas, and museums.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 7 Day 7: Cuenca/Quito (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cuenca/Quito (1B)

      Fly back to Quito and enjoy the night in this historical city.
      Your CEO will escort you and assist you at the airport in Cuenca and once you arrive to Quito our G representative will be there to escort you to the hotel and give you additional information for optional activities in your free day in Quito.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 8 Day 8: Quito (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Quito (1B)

      Depart at any time.
      Depart at any time.We recommend booking pre or post nights in Quito for additional time to explore. The optional activities may require additional time, speak to your CEO/ G representative for assistance booking these activities on trip.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Quito City Tour and Equator
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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