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Cotopaxi Volcano with snow
from $178
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Cotopaxi National Park

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Cotopaxi, the earth's highest active volcano (19347ft/5897m) with possibilities of seeing the Andean Condor. This is a full-day tour including a hike to the volcano's refuge lodge and a short walk to the nearest glacier.
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Papallacta Hotsprings Lodge
from $169
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Papallacta Hot Springs

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Papallacta Hot Springs
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Quito, Ecuador
from $163
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Quito Highlights Full Day

1 Day Itinerary
  • Shop for artisanal crafts
  • Visit the distillery at Casa Agave
  • Discover diverse plants and animals
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Quito in a full-day, guided tour that lets you choose three experiences, including the historic city center, the equator line, and cable car rides. Visit the local market, museums, or botanical gardens, and enjoy Quito’s rich cultural and natural beauty.
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Andean Emerald Hummingbird in the cloudforest in Ecuador
from $128
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Bellavista Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a Bellavista Protected Area
  • Hummingbirds on your finger-tips!
  • Enjoy a guided naturalist hike
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a full day in a "Magical Cloud Forest" on your next Ecuador trip. This Day Trip to Bellavista is a perfect way of getting to know a subtropical rain forest, so close to Quito and in the heart of the cloud forest! Spend that spare day in the city hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.
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Hiker in Cajas National Park during an Ecuador vacation
from $117
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Cajas National Park

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Moderate
Take a one-day tour to the Cajas National Park in Cuenca Ecuador. See over 200 pristine lakes that are scattered in between the rugged jagged rocks and craggy valleys. The hike takes approximately 2.5 hours at an elevation around 12,795 feet.
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Ruins at Ingapirca
from $117
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Ingapirca

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a fun day out of Cuenca to the fortress of Ingapirca and Biblian with this one-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador.Explore the ruins of Ingapirca, a pre-Incan fortress. Next, visit the Biblian Sanctuary, home to the beautiful Virgen del Rocio Church and enjoy the local market if there's time.
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Pre-Columbian ceramic figures
from $114
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Guayasamin - Central Bank Museums

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Quito
from $78
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Quito Express

½ Day Itinerary
  • Experience chocolate-making
  • Discover Ecuador's biodiversity
  • Explore museums in Quito
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Quito by choosing to visit iconic sites like the Equator, local markets, or take in panoramic views on the cable car and many more. Each tour offers a unique way to experience this vibrant city's culture, history, and nature.
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The famous Cuenca hatter
from $53
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Cuenca City - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Cuenca, considered the most colonial city in all of the Americas. Head to San Sebastian, the historical center, or Parque Calderón, home to the new and old cathedral. Don't miss the fantastic view of the city from Mirador de Turi.
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looking up onto Cotopaxi\'s summit
from $176
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Cotopaxi - Pujili Market

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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A volcano seen during an Ecuador tour
from $169
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Pasochoa Forest Reserve

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Horseback riding in Sacred Valley, Peru
from $160
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Horseback Riding to Sillustani Ruins

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
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A visit to a traditional Sillustani homestead
from $140
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Mountain Bike to Sillustani Ruins

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
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Cebiche Frito
from $133
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Ecuadorian Gastronomy Experience in Quito

½ Day Itinerary
  • Indulge in Ecuador's hidden flavors
  • Delight in local cuisine's richness
  • Immerse in Ecuadorian culture
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Ecuadorian Gastronomy at Quito's Restaurant La Gloria. Explore a menu of local dishes, savoring curated flavors that transport you across the country's regions. Embrace the treasure of culture through food, a shared celebration of excitement.
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Brightly colored weavings in the market
from $120
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Gualaceo and Chordeleg Market

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy this 1-day Ecuadorian market tour, which is perfect for crafters and travelers alike. The tour begins in the charming little town of San Bartolome and continues to the Andean villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. View some of the most picturesque landscapes around as you shop for jewelry, ceramics, and other crafts.
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Biking around Lake Piuray
from $125
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Mountain Bike to Titicaca Valley

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
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Hike at White Hills
from $120
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White Hill Protected Forest - Short Trail

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover White Hill, located 14km of Guayaquil and close to the Chongon-Colonche mountain range. Noted for its 219 birds, 54 mammals, and over 900 plant species, Hill is a great place to see native Ecuador.
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Cuenca view
from $81
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Cuenca City

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.
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