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9-Day Ecuador Hacienda Hopping

9 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Airport Pick-Up)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito city center (self-guided)
    Landmarks
    Pichincha Volcano
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  2. Day 2

    Middle of the World

    Middle of the World
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Quito's historic city center
    • Visit La Compañía church
    • Visit Panecillo Hill
    • Visit Middle of the World monument and exhibition halls
    • Visit Inti Ñan Museum
    Landmarks
    La Compañía Church
    Panecillo Hill
    Middle of the World Monument
    Inti Ñan Museum
  3. Day 3

    Quito to Otavalo

    Quito to Otavalo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Otavalo market
    • Visit Peguche indigenous town
    • Visit local artisan workshops in Peguche
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Market
    Peguche
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  4. Day 4

    Cuicocha Lagoon

    Cuicocha Lagoon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner with cozy evening by hacienda fireplace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cuicocha Lagoon
    • Trail walk on crater rim with viewpoints
    • Visit Cotacachi town

    Optional Activities

    • Full hike around Cuicocha Lagoon (approximately 4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Cuicocha Lagoon
    Cotacachi Volcano
    Cotacachi
  5. Day 5

    Avenue of the Volcanoes

    Avenue of the Volcanoes
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pasochoa Volcano and Reserve
    • Visit local rose farm
    Landmarks
    Pasochoa Volcano and Reserve
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cotopaxi National Park to Riobamba

    Cotopaxi National Park to Riobamba
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cotopaxi National Park (on foot, by bike, or on horseback)
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
  7. Day 7

    Chimborazo - Baños de Agua Santa

    Chimborazo - Baños de Agua Santa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chimborazo Volcano protected reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up to the refuge and enjoy mountain views
    • Biking tour down mountain slopes
    Landmarks
    Chimborazo Volcano
    Patate
    Baños de Agua Santa
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  8. Day 8

    Baños de Agua Santa

    Baños de Agua Santa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in healing hot springs
    • Walk around Baños de Agua Santa town
    • Rafting excursion
    • Canyoning excursion
    • Hiking excursion
    • Horseback riding excursion
    • Mountain biking excursion
    • Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
    • View Pailón del Diablo from overhanging bridge
    Landmarks
    Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
  9. Day 9

    Baños de Agua Santa to Quito

    Baños de Agua Santa to Quito
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Airport Drop-Off)

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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Anneliese5.0January 2024
    My man and I stayed in the highlands of Ecuador for two weeks. It was an amazing adventure and the route and hotels...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Authentic Ecuador
    Anneliese, thank you so much for your review and your kind words! It was a pleasure to help you organize your trip, and I am happy to hear that you liked the route and the hotels :) Hopefully, you can come back soon and explore other parts of Ecuador that you haven't seen yet! All the best, Linda & the Authentic Ecuador team
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    Chris5.0January 2024
    Hi! I'm planning my 3rd trip as I type this and I'm not exactly what tours I've been on but to be honest, i don't...
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    Traveled in January 2022
    Reply from: Authentic Ecuador
    Chris, thank you so much for your feedback! It was a pleasure to help you plan your first two trips to Ecuador, and I am happy that you trust us to assist you with your third trip as well! Although you have already seen a lot, I am sure many places here in Ecuador will continue to impress you. I look forward to welcoming you again in May! Best regards, Linda & the Authentic Ecuador team
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before October 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Ecuador. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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