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Ecuador Voyage: Highlands Express

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Ecuador Voyage: Highlands Express

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USD

586

/ person
  • 6 Days

Ecuador Voyage: Highlands Express

Our Express Voyages are designed for travelers with only a short amount of time in beautiful Ecuador. During these 6 days, you will get the chance to learn about the country´s culture, meet locals, as well as to see the incredible natural diversity through fun activities and great hikes!

Arrival to Quito

At your arrival in Quito we will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Quito.

Quito

Quito Historic Center & Equator

Your adventures begin in Quito, where we will visit the old town with its beautiful narrow streets and the colonial churches of San Francisco, La Compañia, and may more interesting landmarks of the Colonial Center. This visit is followed by a short stop at the top of El Panecillo hill from where we get a spectacular view of the city. In the afternoon, we visit the Equator monument the Ethnographical museum, and a representation of the colonial towns or past centuries. Breakfast included. Read more

Quito

Quito - Cotopaxi - Chugchillan

From Quito, we travel southwards along the Pan-American Highway to see the slow and constant activity of the legendary Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the tallest in the world. If weather permits and the volcano activity is not so heavy, we will make a visit to the Limpiopungo Lagoon located at 3800 m, just on the base of the towering snowcapped mountain. We will head towards one of the best spots for photography where we might be able to get some truly amazing shots if the weather permits. Then we continue our drive along scenic highlands of the western Cordillera de Los Andes and towards the Sigchos town. From Sigchos we continue driving for about 40 minutes to finally arrive to our accommodation near Chugchillan town. Read more

Chugchillan

Chugchillan - Quilotoa - Ambato - Baños

This day we start early in the morning for a beautiful hiking tour (3 to 4 hours) which takes us to the rim of the Quilotoa Volcano where inside of the crater is located a beautiful lagoon. During the hike, we will enjoy amazing views of the highlands of Ecuador. Afterwards we will drive to Zumbahua, one of the most unspoiled highland areas of Ecuador and which offers nice views of the area and the enjoyment of the Indigenous Market (which runs every Saturday). Later, and passing the village of Pujili (Indian market runs every Wednesday), we continue our drive to the city of Ambato and finally in the late afternoon, we will arrive in Baños, a picturesque city located at the gateway to the jungle, where we will stay overnight. Breakfast included. Read more

Baños

Baños - Riobamba - Quito

After breakfast, we drive to the city of Riobamba, before continuing to San Juan and then to the upper highlands of Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest volcano. Here it is possible to observe graceful vicuñas and, if weather permits, admire this impressive mountain. If we all feel in good shape, perhaps we can do a walk up to the Whymper refuge at 5000 m. Drive back to Quito following the route Chimborazo – Ambato - Quito. Breakfast included. Read more

Quito

Quito Transfer Out

This day, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport. Breakfast included.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Quito
Hotel Fuente de Piedra 2 or Similar
Day 3
Location Chugchillan
Hotel El Vaquero or Similar
Day 4
Location Baños
Hotel Monteselva or Similar
Day 5
Location Quito
Hotel Fuente de Piedra 2 or Similar
Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Quito
Hotel Anahi Boutique Hotel or Similar
Day 3
Location Sigchos
Hotel San Jose de Sigchos or Similar
Day 4
Location Baños
Hotel Plaza Sangay or Similar
Day 1
Location Quito
Hotel Anahi Boutique Hotel or Similar
Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Quito
Hotel Swissotel or Similar
Day 3
Location Sigchos
Hotel San Jose de Sigchos or Similar
Day 4
Location Baños
Hotel Luna Run Tun or Similar
Day 5
Location Quito
Hotel Swissotel or Similar

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Private transport
  • double room accommodation with private facilities
  • English/Spanish Speaking guide services
  • meals as indicated
  • all entrance fees

Package excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • tips
  • beverages
  • extras
  • Additional journeys and transfers
  • Airfares
  • Personal Travel Insurance (Mandatory)

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