Seven days through Ecuador's Andean spine
Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Quilotoa Crater Lake — a hand-crafted route from Quito to Cuenca via haciendas, indigenous markets and the Devil's Nose train descent.
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Drive north through the equator line to the famous Otavalo market and surrounding artisan villages.
Journey south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the foot of Ecuador's most iconic peak.
Ascend to the José Ribas refuge at 4,800 m on the slopes of the perfectly conical Cotopaxi.
Sunrise over the emerald waters of Quilotoa, followed by a descent to the lake shore.
Travel through indigenous highland communities to the base of Chimborazo, Earth's closest point to the sun.
Board the famous zigzag railway that descends 500 m through switchbacks carved into the Andes.
Morning walking tour of Ecuador's most beautiful colonial city before your onward journey.
Free cancellation up to 21 days before departure. After that window, our country team will work directly with you on the best alternative — rebooking, partial refund or credit toward another itinerary.
I booked because the itinerary mixed haciendas, indigenous markets and a real Andean trek without ever feeling rushed. The Devil's Nose train day was a kid-in-a-candy-store kind of moment for my husband.
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