About this trip
Eight days through Ecuador's highlands, taking in Quito's old town, the volcanoes and páramo of the Andes, and the cloud forest around Mindo.
Expect a mix of history, indigenous culture, and outdoor time, with Cotopaxi and the Quilotoa crater lake as the big landscape moments and Mindo bringing a change of pace with birdlife and forest.
Run by a locally based operator with a genuine focus on responsible tourism, so you'll spend time in communities and places that benefit directly from the visit rather than just passing through.
What you'll do
- Walk the historic centre of Quito
- See Cotopaxi volcano up close
- Hike or view the Quilotoa crater lake
- Learn about Andean indigenous traditions
- Explore the cloud forests around Mindo
- Spot birdlife in one of Ecuador's most biodiverse regions
- Moderate pace with a fair amount of walking and altitude to contend with in the Andes
- Suits travellers keen on a mix of culture and nature rather than pure adventure or pure sightseeing
- Small group, fully guided throughout
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Quito · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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