Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Hygieneprotocol
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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit. Cotopaxi volcano stay. Cotopaxi National Park visit. City Tour of Cuenca. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).
Transport
Local bus, plane, private vehicle.
Not included:
Others
ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.Quito - Quito City Tour and Equator Mindo - Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Otavalo - Peguche Waterfall Visit Cotacachi - Cotacachi Visit Cajas National Park - Cajas National Park Visit (65USD per person) Cuenca - Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (65USD per person) - Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (40USD per person) - Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (65USD per person)
Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).
Optional
Quito - Telefรฉrico (8USD per person) - Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person) Mindo - Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Laguna de Cuicocha - Cuicocha Lake Hike Otavalo - Peguche Waterfall Visit Cotacachi - Cotacachi Visit Cajas National Park - Cajas National Park Visit (50USD per person) Cuenca - Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (50USD per person) - Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (55USD per person) - Cuenca City Tour (20USD per person) - Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (30USD per person)
Flights
International flights are not included
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Itinerary of your trip Highlands Of Ecuador
- Day 1 Day 1: Quito
Day 1: Quito
- Day 2 Day 2: Quito/Otavalo (1B)
Day 2: Quito/Otavalo (1B)
- Day 3 Day 3: Otavalo/Cotopaxi (1B)
Day 3: Otavalo/Cotopaxi (1B)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 12 / Max: 90
Age range allowed for this experience.
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