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Highlands of Ecuador
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.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Grading: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Highlands of Ecuador - Itinerary
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.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Hotel Kituandes:
Hotel Kituandes
Optional Activities
Highlands of Ecuador - Itinerary
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.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Hotel Kituandes:
Hotel Kituandes
Optional Activities
What’s Included
- 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.
- Hotels (5 nts), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Local bus, plane, private vehicle.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlands of Ecuador Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 20 2026 | Fri, Feb 27 2026 | Request (9) | $936.75 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Mar 20 2026 | Fri, Mar 27 2026 | Open (5) | $999.2 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Apr 03 2026 | Fri, Apr 10 2026 | Open (10) | $1,036.67 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Apr 17 2026 | Fri, Apr 24 2026 | Open (14) | $1,036.67 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, May 15 2026 | Fri, May 22 2026 | Open (11) | $1,119.67 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Jun 26 2026 | Fri, Jul 03 2026 | Open (12) | $1,202.67 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
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.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Wander Quito and colonial cities on your own, Marvel at an active volcano, Shop at the Otavalo Market
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
What important notes should I be aware of before the trip?
What important notes should I be aware of before the trip?
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.
How large will the group be?
How large will the group be?
Max 16, avg 14
