Highlands of Ecuador
From AUD $1329 Was AUD $1899
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Highlands of Ecuador
8 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
If you’re short on time it doesn’t mean your cultural experience in Ecuador shouldn’t be colossal.
If you’re short on time it doesn’t mean your cultural experience in Ecuador shouldn’t be colossal. This eight-day tour mixes exciting stuff like cities listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, lively markets, and natural wonders like Cotopaxi volcano, so you get to soak in impressive cityscapes as well as sweeping vistas like a well-travelled, insightful sponge.
Highlights
- Wander Quito and colonial cities on your own
- Marvel at an active volcano
- Shop at the Otavalo Market
Trip Details
8 days
Local bus, plane, private vehicle.
Small Group
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Budget
Classic
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
There are no activities planned until the evening. Please check at the hotel reception for a welcome note from your CEO advising on the time and location of the welcome meeting.
Day 2: Quito/Otavalo
Day 3: Otavalo/Cotopaxi
Day 4: Cotopaxi/Cuenca
Day 5: Cuenca
Day 6: Cuenca
Explore the city's sights, including cobblestoned streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shaded plazas, and museums.
Day 7: Cuenca/Quito
Your CEO will escort you and assist you at the airport in Cuenca and once you arrive to Quito our G representative will be there to escort you to the hotel and give you additional information for optional activities in your free day in Quito.
Day 8: Quito
Depart at any time.We recommend booking pre or post nights in Quito for additional time to explore. The optional activities may require additional time, speak to your CEO/ G representative for assistance booking these activities on trip.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1899
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
If you’re short on time it doesn’t mean your cultural experience in Ecuador shouldn’t be colossal.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 03 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
04/03/2024
Great trip with excellent guide and a good group of peop
03/26/2024
Good trip, which could be improved with some small adaptations as per my suggestions!
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
04/03/2024
Great trip with excellent guide and a good group of peop
03/26/2024
Good trip, which could be improved with some small adaptations as per my suggestions!
03/20/2024
With the exception of our experience in Quito the tour was gre
03/18/2024
The tour of the Highlands was very worthwhile. I loved the scenery and the side trips as well. Compliments to all!
03/12/2024
LOVED Cotopaxi - accom, horseriding, meals, vibe, relaxation - awesome. Enjoyed the Otavalo markets. Enjoyied hiking in the Cajas mountains and time in Cuenca. Quito is a cool city. Tour was fun. Enjoyed my time in Ecuador. Would have liked an extr...
03/08/2024
Great CEO and pleasant travel companions
02/24/2024
We have been on 5 G Adventure and this has been the most average.
04/21/2024
Great tour overall would recommend to others
04/20/2024
I enjoyed the trip , the ceo and the country
04/20/2024
I had a great time, I learnt a lot about Ecuador Ian culture and about some of the amazing sites there as well.
04/07/2024
Overall experience is great just because of Angie
02/09/2024
We had a great time.
02/09/2024
Great tour. Learned a lot about the culture and people of Equador
02/09/2024
Another exceptional experience with G Advebtures.
01/31/2024
Ecuador is a gorgeous country full of wonderful people! The variety of activities and the inclusion of both city and nature experiences made the trip perfect.
01/31/2024
Great trip! Lots of optional activities and Frank was a great guide!
01/26/2024
That’s was a good tour, a little disappointed for me because I would love it to be more active and have more things to do.
01/05/2024
While Ecuador is synonymous with the Galapagos Islands, the Highlands of Ecuador tour provides a diverse set of city and nature experiences. These were brought to life by an experienced, enthusiastic, knowledgable and extremely personable guide.
12/06/2023
Great itinerary. Enjoyed the variety of the cities.
12/04/2023
Great experience and views, the tour guide was very good, enthusiastic and had great recommendations.
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