Overview
Map & Itinerary
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Overview
If you’re short on time it doesn’t mean your cultural experience in Ecuador shouldn’t be colossal. This eight-day tour mixes exciting stuff like cities listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, lively markets, and natural wonders like Cotopaxi volcano, so you get to soak in impressive cityscapes as well as sweeping vistas like a well-travelled, insightful sponge.
Overview
- Departs/Ends: Quito to Quito
- Travel style: Classic
- Trip type: Max 16, avg 12
What you get
- Accomodation: Hotels (5 nts), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).
- Transport: Local bus, plane, private vehicle.
- Meals: 7 breakfasts
- Team leader: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Extras
- The international flight to and from start and finish city is not included in the tour price. Allow USD200-260 for meals not included.
Map & Itinerary

Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Quito/Otavalo
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
Day 3 Otavalo/Cotopaxi
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
Day 4 Cotopaxi/Alausí
In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on to Alausi. Meals included: breakfast
Day 5 Alausí/Cuenca
Board a train for an included excursion bound for the Devil's Nose, enjoy the ride on the switchbacks carved into the mountainside. After, head to Cuenca and marvel at its colonial architecture. Meals included: breakfast
Day 6 Cuenca
Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Cuenca. Opt for a city tour, go hiking in Cajas National Park, or soak in nearby hot springs.
Meals included: breakfast
Day 7 Cuenca/Quito
Fly back to Quito and enjoy the night in this historical city. Meals included: breakfast
Day 8 Quito
Depart at any time. Meals included: breakfast
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Dates & Prices
All years
27 Dec 2019 03 Jan 2020
7550 SEK
7+ left
- Departs from: Quito
- Ends in Quito
Price per person 7550 SEK
03 Jan 2020 10 Jan 2020
8090 SEK
4 left
- Departs from: Quito
- Ends in Quito
Price per person 8090 SEK
17 Jan 2020 24 Jan 2020
8090 SEK
1 left
- Departs from: Quito
- Ends in Quito
Price per person 8090 SEK
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