8D7N Highlands Of Ecuador (SEHE)

8 Days Ecuador 2 to Go

Looking for that sweet spot between independent backpacking and organized group tours? Congrats — you found it! Classic tours combine the support and security of group travel, unbeatable variety, and the flexibility to go off-script when fate says, “Hey, let’s do this.”

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.

DepartureQuito
ReturnQuito
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow till December 2026
Travel periodApril till December 2026

Tour Highlights

  • Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit
  • Cotopaxi volcano stay
  • Cotopaxi National Park visit
  • City Tour of Cuenca

Good to know

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Physical Rating - 3 (Average): Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Quito

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Quito - Otavalo

Explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come every week to sell handmade goods as well as livestock, fruits, and vegetables.

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Day 3 Otavalo - Cotopaxi

Travel by bus to Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon, opt to explore the area or mountain bike with views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the night in a mountain lodge near the national park.

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Day 4 Cotopaxi - Cuenca

In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on with a full day of travel to Cuenca. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the way at a viewpoint overlooking the Andes Mountains.

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Day 5 Cuenca

This morning embark on a half-day city tour of the colonial city of Cuenca, including the Turi viewpoint, a Panama hat factory and the historical centre. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring or at one of Cuenca’s many cafes.

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Day 6 Cuenca

Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Cuenca. Opt to go hiking in Cajas National Park, visit Ingapirca ruins, or soak in nearby hot springs.

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Day 7 Cuenca - Quito

Fly back to Quito and enjoy the night in this historical city.

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Day 8 Quito

Depart at any time.

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What's included

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Internal flight

Not included

  • International air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned

Prices & dates

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Your hotels

Hotel Kitu

★★★

Quito Veintimilla 464 y Luis Tamayo, 170150 Quito, Ecuador

Situated in Quito, less than 1 km from El Ejido Park, Kituandes Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a patio with a city view. The rooms include a safety deposit box and some rooms have garden views. All guest rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Kituandes Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Quito, like cycling. Sucre Theatre is 2.8 km from Kituandes Hotel, while La Carolina Park is 3.5 km from the property. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 33 km away.

Hotel Santa Fe

★★★

Otavalo Calle Roca 7-34 y Garcia Moreno, 100450 Otavalo, Ecuador

Set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Santafe Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Some rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 86 km from the property.

Tierra del Volcan

★★★

Cotopaxi A 4k Ingreso Norte Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Machachi 171110, Ecuador

Located in the heart of the Central Andes of Ecuador and surrounded by extraordinary landscapes, Tierra del Volcan offers an exceptional opportunity to explore and experience the adrenaline of the lands guarded by some of the most amazing volcanoes in the country.

La Casona Cuenca

★★★

Cuence MIguel Cordero 2124 , 010150 Cuenca, Ecuador

Located in Cuenca, 1.1 km from Pumapungo Museum, Hotel La Casona provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Tomebamba River, a 12-minute walk from Museum of the Metals and 1.4 km from Chahuarchimbana House Museum. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Popular Art Museum, Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures and Museum of "Las Conceptas". Mariscal Lamar International Airport is 3 km away.
Tags & Interests
#Cotopaxi #Cuence #Otavalo #Quito
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