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Ecuador Andean Highlands Tours & Trips

Ecuador Andean Highlands Tours & Trips

The Andean highlands deserve far more exploration beyond just Machu Picchu. The region covers Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador's mountain areas, so you’re experiencing Cusco and Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and La Paz's chaotic energy. Explore Quechua and Aymara cultures that have maintained traditions, and markets selling alpaca goods and produce. This is where Inca and pre-Inca civilizations thrived, and the history's everywhere.

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  1. 5 Days Ecuador Tour Through Culture and NatureMap of 5 Days Ecuador Tour Through Culture and Nature
    Nature & Wildlife

    The Mercure Hotel provides comfort while visiting Quito's colonial UNESCO site and Mindo's cloud forest biodiversity. Along Quilotoa's volcanic crater rim, traditional Tigua workshops showcase local art, while the Equator beckons at Ciudad Mitad del Mundo.

    Duration 5 days
    DestinationsQuito, Mindo Valley, Quilotoa
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    Operated in English, Spanish
    OperatorEcuador Wonders

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    US$875
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  2. 13 Days Exploring Ecuador: Cloud Forest, Highlands & Amazon RainforestMap of 13 Days Exploring Ecuador: Cloud Forest, Highlands & Amazon Rainforest
    Nature & Wildlife
    Duration 13 days
    DestinationsQuito, Mindo Valley, Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake, Cotacachi, Cotopaxi National Park, Machachi, Quilotoa, Banos, Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    Operated in English, Spanish
    OperatorResponsible Travel South America

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    US$1,800
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  3. Ecuador Biking Spirit: Andes & Cloud Forest 8 DaysMap of Ecuador Biking Spirit: Andes & Cloud Forest 8 Days
    Bicycle

    UNESCO Quito connects to Tandayapa's cloud forests and Nangulvi Valley. Sumak Pakari Lodge offers birdwatching, while thousand-year-old Otavalo Market and cycling at Mojanda Lakes at 12,000 ft showcase authentic Andean communities.

    Duration 8 days
    DestinationsQuito, Tandayapa, Cotacachi, Otavalo, Tabacundo
    Age Range Ages 12+
    Operated in English, Spanish
    OperatorGUIDEcuador Travel

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    US$2,290
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  4. Ecuador Andean Jewels: Andes Landscapes, Hot Springs & Ancient Ruins in 10 DaysMap of Ecuador Andean Jewels: Andes Landscapes, Hot Springs & Ancient Ruins in 10 Days
    Ancient Wonders

    Colonial Quito launches this journey through 13 mountain communities in Ecuador's Andean Highlands. Cotopaxi National Park's 4500m basecamp and Papallacta's thermal springs lead to UNESCO-listed Cuenca, guided by experts with perfect 5.0+ ratings.

    Duration 10 days
    DestinationsQuito, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cayambe, Papallacta, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa, Riobamba, Chimborazo Volcano, IngapircaSee all destinations
    Age Range Ages 8+
    Operated in English, Spanish
    OperatorGUIDEcuador Travel

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    US$2,650
    +$130 local payments
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  5. Between Skies and VolcanoesMap of Between Skies and Volcanoes
    City & Culture
    Duration 5 days
    DestinationsQuito, Cotopaxi Volcano
    Age Range Ages 5-65
    Operated in English, Spanish
    OperatorTrip to South America

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    US$1,130
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  6. Ecuador Trekking The Avenue of VolcanoesMap of Ecuador Trekking The Avenue of Volcanoes
    Hiking & Trekking

    UNESCO-listed Quito opens the door to Ecuador's Avenue of Volcanoes. Cotopaxi's slopes challenge trekkers, while indigenous villages like Chugchilán offer cultural insights. Chimborazo awaits summit attempts, with nights spent in distinctive mountain lodges and eco-hotels.

    Duration 8 days
    DestinationsQuito, Cotopaxi National Park, Isinliví, Chugchilan, Quilotoa, Chimborazo Volcano, Llanganates National Park, Banos
    Age Range Ages 10+
    OperatorAdventure Journeys

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    US$1,484
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  7. Hiking & Trekking in the Heart of the Ecuadorian Andes - 7 DaysMap of Hiking & Trekking in the Heart of the Ecuadorian Andes - 7 Days
    Hiking & Trekking

    Wild horses roam Cotopaxi's territory between colonial Quito and Chimborazo's peak. Rare condors soar above cloud forests, Quilotoa's turquoise crater beckons below, and páramo ecosystems thrive under expert local guidance.

    Duration 7 days
    DestinationsQuito, Pasochoa Volcano, Cotopaxi National Park, Isinliví, Quilotoa, Ilinizas National Park, Chimborazo Volcano
    Age Range Ages 7+
    Operated in English, Spanish
    OperatorAuthentic Ecuador

    From $1,970

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    US$1,773
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