Mainland Ecuador Highlights - 8 days
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Tour Overview
Begin in Quito and end in Guayaquil on an eight day adventure through soaring Andes, characterful cities and the equator. You’ll explore Quito’s historic centre, take in sweeping views and taste fine single origin chocolate, then stand astride the equator and look into Pululahua crater. Head for Cotopaxi National Park – tranquil lagoons, paramo wildlife and a warming herbal tea stop – before admiring Quilotoa’s turquoise rim, lively markets and Tigua folk art. Expect sacred mountain lagoons and pre Columbian sites at Ingapirca, then fall for Cuenca’s domes, riverside strolls and a Panama hat workshop. Conclude via Cajas National Park’s misty trails to coastal Guayaquil.
Start
Quito
End
Guayaquil
Destination
Guayaquil
Days
8
Pace
Medium
Range
Private
Max Group Size
Min 0 - Max 0
Min Age
0
Trip Code: 8MEQCQCGPT8
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Cotopaxi National Park: Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon and admire one of the world's highest active volcanoes.
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Tigua Community: Take part in a hands-on painting workshop with local artisans, creating your own Andean-inspired masterpiece.
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Quilotoa Lagoon: Marvel at the emerald-green waters of this volcanic crater lake, with the option to hike down to the shore.
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Ingapirca: Ecuador's largest Inca archaeological site, blending Canari and Inca cultures. The site features the Temple of the Sun, an elliptical stone structure aligned with solar events.
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Cuenca: Discover Cuenca's colonial charm, from its cathedrals to its UNESCO-listed toquilla hat tradition.
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Cajas National Park: A sanctuary of over 200 glacial lakes, dramatic highland landscapes, and unique Andean wildlife. An unmissable experience for nature lovers and hikers alike.
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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