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Highlands of Ecuador

8 days
Start and end in Quito
4.9
14 traveler reviews
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Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Meet your CEO and group upon arrival
  • Visit South America's largest handicraft market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park and its surroundings
  • Tour the colonial city of Cuenca and its landmarks
  • Enjoy a free day in Cuenca or optional excursions

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Quito
  2. Day 2 Quito/Otavalo (1B)
  3. Day 3 Otavalo/Cotopaxi (1B)
  4. Day 4 Cotopaxi/Cuenca (1B, 1L)
  5. Day 5 Cuenca (1B)
  6. Day 6 Cuenca (1B)
  7. Day 7 Cuenca/Quito (1B)
  8. Day 8 Quito (1B)
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
  • 4.7
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  • BB
    · May 28th, 2025
    Van ride on the Andes Mountain.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your review, Boon!
    Trip date: May 2025
  • Highlands of Ecuador reviewer 2
    · November 19th, 2024
    Elmer was such a great guide and a really lovely person. His clear investment in our group and his care for his country and wanting to show us the best of it was such a gift. Thank you!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Elizabeth! It sounds like you had a wonderful time in Ecuador. We hope to welcome you back with us in the future!
    Trip date: November 2024
  • Highlands of Ecuador reviewer 3
    · September 22nd, 2024
    Well organized, all details on point
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review, Vivian! The world deserves more you!
    Trip date: September 2024
  • A
    · October 9th, 2022
    It was great!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback. We are so glad that you had a great time
    Trip date: February 2022
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  • Highlands of Ecuador reviewer 5
    · May 21st, 2023
    This was a brilliant tour and great experience of visiting my first country in South America. It was one if the best groups I've been in, soo many good times and laughs! The tour guide Maria was awesome too, a great job and very knowledgeable with the places we visited. Thanks for a memorable experience!
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    Hi Anil, Thanks so much! We can't wait to have you back with us!.
    Trip date: April 2023
  • Highlands of Ecuador reviewer 6
    · January 11th, 2023
    Frank was an excellent tour guide.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Mani! Thanks for the kind words about Frank. Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: December 2022
  • A
    · October 29th, 2018
    G Adventures is great way to see the world without the hassle of figuring it all out on your own.
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    Trip date: October 2018
  • A
    · October 27th, 2018
    I felt the accommodation was right for the trip and especially liked the ranch stay, very fitting for where we were.
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    Trip date: October 2018
  • A
    · October 19th, 2018
    I love the G style of travel and i've yet to have a bad experience with them.
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    Trip date: September 2018
  • A
    · August 10th, 2018
    we have enjoyed two trips with G adventures that we loved
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    Trip date: July 2018

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8 days
Highlands of Ecuador
From Quito to Quito

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    Noemi

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

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      Visa and entry requirements are the traveler's responsibility; please verify these before departure.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

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      If your flight is delayed, the transfer team can track your flight and adjust accordingly for your pickup.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Pre-tour accommodation in Quito is available for $60 per night.

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    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    Is it safe to travel to Ecuador? What safety measures are being taken for travellers?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Our travellers safety is our number one priority and we have local teams in destination who are constantly assessing the safety. We are currently running a number of tours in Ecuador successfully and with great customer feedback. We regularly keep up to date with the Foreign Office advice and should we consider a destination to be unsafe we would suspend any tours.

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      As of now, all trips to Ecuador are operating as normal and safety measures are in place.

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Tour ID: 102819

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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