What should I verify for visa and entry requirements?

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

What should I do if my flight is delayed?

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

What is the pricing for pre-tour accommodation?

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

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

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.

Is it safe to travel to Ecuador now?

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

How can I confirm my extra services requests?

Once requested, please accept the changes on your booking page to confirm additional services.

What is included in the tour package pricing?

Tour pricing generally covers accommodation, certain meals, and activities as outlined in the itinerary.

What insurance requirements do I need to meet?

Travelers must have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that covers the entire duration of the tour.

What are the transportation options available between locations?

Transfers between locations are usually provided, but private transfer requests can also be arranged at an additional cost.

Can I get in touch to clarify details before booking?

Yes, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

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Highlands of Ecuador

8 days

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Start and end in Quito

4.9

14 traveler reviews

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The tour was an excellent experience. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area.
Mani, traveled in January
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Operator: G Adventures
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kitu), Hotel (Hotel Kituandes)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
Landmarks
Equator Line
Day 2
Quito to Otavalo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Santa Fe)
Included Activities
- Otavalo Handicrafts Market Visit
Optional Activities
- Peguche Waterfall Visit
Landmarks
Otavalo Market
Day 3
Otavalo to Cotopaxi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Tierra del Volcan)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cotopaxi National Park area
- Mountain biking with views of Cotopaxi Volcano
Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Day 4
Cotopaxi to Cuenca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch at a viewpoint overlooking the Andes Mountains)
Accommodation
Hotel (La Casona Cuenca)
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park Visit
Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Andes Mountains
Day 5
Cuenca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (La Casona Cuenca)
Included Activities
- Cuenca City Tour
Landmarks
Cuenca Historical Centre
Turi Viewpoint
Day 6
Cuenca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (La Casona Cuenca)
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Cajas National Park
- Visit Ingapirca ruins
- Soak in nearby hot springs
- Explore Cuenca's cobblestoned streets, art galleries, and flower markets
Landmarks
Cajas National Park
Ingapirca Ruins
Day 7
Cuenca to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kitu), Hotel (Hotel Kituandes)
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
Landmarks
Equator Line
Day 8
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
Landmarks
Equator Line

Landmarks
Equator Line

Landmarks
Otavalo Market

Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano

Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Andes Mountains

Landmarks
Cuenca Historical Centre
Turi Viewpoint

Landmarks
Cajas National Park
Ingapirca Ruins

Landmarks
Equator Line

Landmarks
Equator Line

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Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel Kitu
Hotel
Days 1, 7
Hotel Kituandes
Hotel
Days 1, 7
Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel
day 2
Tierra del Volcan
Hotel
day 3
La Casona Cuenca
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6

Operated by

G Adventures

4.7

(12,529 reviews)

Number of tours

1,037

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

96%

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.7

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Boon
May 28th, 2025
4
Van ride on the Andes Mountain.
Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thanks for your review, Boon!
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Elizabeth
November 19th, 2024
5
Elmer was such a great guide and a really lovely person. His clear investment in our group and his care for his...
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Traveled in November 2024
Reply from: G Adventures
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!
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Vivian
September 22nd, 2024
5
Well organized, all details on point
Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank you so much for your review, Vivian! The world deserves more you!
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Allison Wolfe
October 9th, 2022
5
It was great!
Traveled in February 2022
Review collected by G Adventures
Reply from: G Adventures
Thanks for your feedback. We are so glad that you had a great time
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Anil
May 21st, 2023
5
This was a brilliant tour and great experience of visiting my first country in South America. It was one if the best...
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Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: G Adventures
Hi Anil, Thanks so much! We can't wait to have you back with us!.
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Mani
January 11th, 2023
4
Frank was an excellent tour guide.
Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: G Adventures
Hi Mani! Thanks for the kind words about Frank. Our world deserves more you.
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Kimberly G
October 29th, 2018
5
G Adventures is great way to see the world without the hassle of figuring it all out on your own.
Traveled in October 2018
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Lucy C
October 27th, 2018
5
I felt the accommodation was right for the trip and especially liked the ranch stay, very fitting for where we were.
Traveled in October 2018
A
Charlotte H
October 19th, 2018
5
I love the G style of travel and i've yet to have a bad experience with them.
Traveled in September 2018
A
Gerard K
August 10th, 2018
5
we have enjoyed two trips with G adventures that we loved
Traveled in July 2018

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Noemi
Asked on January 13th, 2025
What should I verify for visa and entry requirements?
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Visa and entry requirements are the traveler's responsibility; please verify these before departure.
E
Elizabeth
Asked on December 28th, 2024
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  If your flight is delayed, the transfer team can track your flight and adjust accordingly for your pickup.
S
Susan
Asked on September 24th, 2024
What is the pricing for pre-tour accommodation?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  Pre-tour accommodation in Quito is available for $60 per night.
C
Chelsea
Asked on September 3rd, 2024
Is it safe to travel to Ecuador? What safety measures are being taken for travellers?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written 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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Emma
Asked on July 4th, 2024
Is it safe to travel to Ecuador now?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  As of now, all trips to Ecuador are operating as normal and safety measures are in place.
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Vanessa
Asked on July 2nd, 2024
How can I confirm my extra services requests?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Once requested, please accept the changes on your booking page to confirm additional services.
F
Felfo
Asked on April 7th, 2024
What is included in the tour package pricing?
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  Tour pricing generally covers accommodation, certain meals, and activities as outlined in the itinerary.
H
Hero
Asked on January 24th, 2024
What insurance requirements do I need to meet?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  Travelers must have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that covers the entire duration of the tour.
K
Kary
Asked on January 3rd, 2024
What are the transportation options available between locations?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  Transfers between locations are usually provided, but private transfer requests can also be arranged at an additional cost.
A
Andrea
Asked on December 27th, 2023
Can I get in touch to clarify details before booking?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2023
  Yes, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

From

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US $937 per person

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 102819

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Ecuador
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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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before April 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Highlands of Ecuador

Itinerary

Quito

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Quito to Otavalo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Otavalo to Cotopaxi

Optional Activities

Cotopaxi to Cuenca

Included Activities

Cuenca

Included Activities

Cuenca

Optional Activities

Cuenca to Quito

Optional Activities

Quito

Optional Activities

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