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Ecuador Andean Jewels 10 Days Tour

10 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Meeting at the hotel )
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito's UNESCO Old Town
    • Full day guided tour of Quito and surroundings (can be arranged in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Otavalo - Ibarra Region

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hacienda Pinsaqui)

    Included Activities

    • Otavalo Indian Market visit
    • Peguche Waterfall visit
    • Cotacachi Area visit (leather shopping)
    • Cuicocha (Guinea Pig Lake) visit
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Indian Market
    Peguche Waterfall
    Cuicocha Lake
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  3. Day 3

    Rose Farm - Papallacta

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Pampallacta )

    Included Activities

    • Rose Farm visit with guided greenhouse tour
    • Papallacta hot springs access
    Landmarks
    Papallacta Hot Springs
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  4. Day 4

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hacienda La Ciénega)

    Included Activities

    • Cotopaxi National Park visit
    • Limpiopungo Lagoon area visit and hike option
    • Cotopaxi Staging Area visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Cotopaxi basecamp (from Staging Area)
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Cotopaxi Volcano
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  5. Day 5

    Quilotoa - Baños

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Monte Selva)

    Included Activities

    • Quilotoa Lake crater hike (down)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak rental at Quilotoa Lake (30 minutes or 1 hour, extra cost)
    • Hike back up from crater (approximately 1.5 hours)
    • Mule rental for return hike (30 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Lake
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  6. Day 6

    Chimborazo Volcano

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wanderlot)

    Included Activities

    • Chimborazo National Park visit
    • First basecamp visit (4,700 meters)
    • Hike to Whymper refuge
    Landmarks
    Chimborazo Volcano
    Whymper Refuge
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  7. Day 7

    Ingapirca - Cuenca

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ingapirca Archeological Complex guided tour
    • HAT MUSEUM (Panama Hat Factory) visit
    Landmarks
    Ingapirca Archeological Complex
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  8. Day 8

    Cuenca City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paraíso)

    Included Activities

    • Cuenca City tour
    • Calderon Park visit
    • Modern and Old Cathedrals visit
    • Flower Market visit
    • Larga Street walk
    • Tomebamba River and Broken Bridge visit
    • Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigines) visit
    Landmarks
    Cuenca City
    Calderon Park
    Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigines)
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  9. Day 9

    Vilcabamba

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Paraíso)

    Included Activities

    • 6-hour hike to Mandango Hill (demanding)
    • 3-hour hike through Vilcabamba surroundings
    • Short walk to Vilcabamba town
    • Pool access and yoga classes at hotel
    • Biking tour around Vilcabamba
    Landmarks
    Mandango Hill
    Vilcabamba
  10. Day 10

    Vilcabamba to Quito

    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (See you off )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional tours or extensions (can be arranged)
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    4.8
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  • Ecuador Andean Jewels 10 Days Tour reviewer 1
    February 11th, 2026
    5
    The trip was very smooth and our guide Daniel was easy to travel with and knew the country inside out.
    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your trip went so smoothly and that you had such a positive experience with Daniel. He truly has an incredible knowledge of the country and a natural way of making every journey feel comfortable and effortless. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him — it will mean a lot! It was a pleasure helping you plan this adventure, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Latin America.
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    April 5th, 2024
    5
    Super tour brought us to see important cities of Ecuador enjoy good views of volcanoes special hiking experience as...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Friend, Thank you very much for all your words , we are happy that you had a great time with us! We look forward to assist you again in Latin America shortly Regards Guidecuador Team
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  • E
    August 30th, 2021
    5
    My husband and I have just completed a 10 day "Jewels of Andes" tour of Ecuador. We opted for a private version of...
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    Traveled in August 2021
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Eugenia, Thank you veru much for all your words , we are happy to know about your pleasent stay in Ecuador. we will look forward to meet you once again in South America. Saludos Guidecuador Team
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  • A
    September 3rd, 2019
    5
    Loved the tour!! We were able to see great sites in Ecuador. We were on a private tour through the Ecuadorian Andes...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • B
    August 22nd, 2019
    5
    Great service from this company Food and Hotel upgrades were exceptional Loved Ecuador because of it!!
    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Brenda , it was a pleasure to lead you on this tour trough the Andes , we hope to see you next time...
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    Stephen

    Asked on February 26th, 2025

    Are you running this tour through 2026?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are currently selling certain tours for January 2026. In this case, this is one of the tours that we are already selling and we can guarantee you a departure.

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    Cathy

    Asked on June 26th, 2024

    I would like to book a group tour that is guarantee starting on July 22 when I arrive in Ecuador. I don't want to do a solo trip and pay a huge supplement fee. But I will pay supplement in a group tour. I just need to know if the trip is guarantee date. Looks like all the trips I've asked so far for July 22 are not guaranteed.

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      Cathy

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Please tell me what trips in Ecuador on July 22 that are guaranteed with other people for a group tour.

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      we only have Ultimate Galapagos 6 Days starting on Jul 28 ( 2 participants already) Ecuador Bucket List 8 Days Tour August 10 ( 9 participants already) The rest of tours are confirmed with 1 or 2 people but not on July yet

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    Philip

    Asked on October 14th, 2023

    I need to understand the extra pay for an inland flight and the other included flight and when is the time to be back to Quito when tour finished in order to arrange hotel and other journey

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2023

      Normally on last Day, the flight to Quito departs at 8 am (this tour ends up once we get back ti Quito from Loja). So normally we book the tickets, this is why it appear as extra.

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    Rosemary

    Asked on May 15th, 2023

    Will the tour be in Spanish or in English? I'm a female solo traveler, would it be possible to share a twin room with a fellow female solo traveler? Would it be possible to arrange the arrival transfer from the airport in Quito to the hotel? Would it be possible to have an early check-in at the hotel? The tour ends in Quito, correct? Would it be possible to arrange a couple of nights post-tour accommodation in Quito?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      All of our guides speak Spanish (native) and English (fluent). Early check-in time is at 2:00 PM and costs USD 70. Airport to Quito transfer can be arranged for USD 55. For August, no group dates available, only possible with single supplement price of USD 1095. Air fare from Loja to Quito is around USD 110. Tour ends in Quito. Extra nights and airport transfer can be added.

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      Rosemary

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      Are there any tour departures on August 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th? I'd prefer to share with a fellow traveler.

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten June 2023

      For August we don't have any dates as a group tour. The only way to guarantee participation is by adding the single supplement price of USD 1050. Most bookings are currently private or require a minimum of 2 people for group rate.

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    Samuel

    Asked on October 12th, 2022

    Can we put three people in one room? We always have been able to travel that way in the past. The child is 17. Is this trip customizable? How many people are in a group?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2022

      Yes we can allocate 3 people in a room if need it. We consider child under 12 years old, so in this case is the same adult rate for everyone. Yes you can customize the tour if need it for an additional price. By now we are operating all of our tours almost in private for the same price published. So if you decided to book this tour it will be just you 3.

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