Overview
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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, 1 lunch
- 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.
- Your own room
Allow USD190-250 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/Cuenca
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
Day 5 Cuenca
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 Cuenca’s many cafes. Meals included: breakfast
Day 6 Cuenca
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. 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
28 Oct 2022
04 Nov 2022
9620 SEK
4 left
11 Nov 2022
18 Nov 2022
9085 SEK
6 left
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