Ecuador bite-sized trips

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Bathe in hot springs, hike volcano passes and immerse yourself in the Andean traditions. Ecuador is a dream for adventurers, combining fantastic scenery with distinctive culture and relatively short travel times.

How does it work?

1. Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.

2. Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.

3. Your Ecuador Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

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Villages and Volcanoes – Quilotoa Loop
Itinerary:
Quilotoa
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £334 per person (excluding flights)
Lace up your walking boots and set off along the Quilotoa Loop (or part of it, at least). Along with a local guide, you’ll pass through tiny villages and meet local Kichwa-speaking people, all against a backdrop of steep gorges, green hills and snow-capped volcanoes.
2
¡Hola Quito!
Itinerary:
Quito
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £239 per person (excluding flights)
One of the highest capital cities in the world, and almost on the equator, Quito’s location surrounded by mountains is something to behold. The city itself has lots of Latin charm too, with plenty of colonial buildings and impressive cathedrals, as well as a youthful edge which you’ll see in the street art and bars.
3
Hot Springs of the Andes
Itinerary:
Papallacta
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £244
Spend a night in the mountain village of Papallacta, amongst the fresh air, beautiful scenery and natural thermal springs. This is a place to recharge your batteries and pamper yourself a little, and with it being only a couple of hours from Quito, it’s also a lovely pit-stop either during or at the end of your Ecuador adventure.
4
Guamote: experience everyday life in the Andes
Itinerary:
Guamote
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £179
Guamote is one of those stops that really adds something to the journey. It breaks up the long drive south nicely, while giving a genuine glimpse into life in the high Andes. The overnight stay is in a comfortable guesthouse, where your visit directly supports local projects that help improve living conditions for indigenous communities.
5
Edge of the Amazon
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £284
On the western edge of the Amazon Rainforest, Tena is an easy-going and welcoming town where you can experience part of this mighty jungle. You’ll stay in a lodge on the Napo River, surrounded by jungle and wildlife, that feels a million miles from civilisation.
6
Cloud Forests of Mindo
Itinerary:
Mitad del Mundo - Mindo
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £194 per person (excluding flights)
Mindo is in the heart of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest – a tranquil, almost mystical area full of lush green vegetation, waterfalls and hiking trails, and home to a huge variety of butterflies and birds. You’ll be staying in a cosy, rustic bungalow surrounded by tropical gardens.
7
High times at the Cotopaxi Volcano
Itinerary:
Cotopaxi
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £189 per person (excluding flights)
Scale the side of the huge Cotopaxi ‘stratovolcano’ – Ecuador’s largest active volcano at 5911m above sea level, and its second highest peak after Chimborazo.
8
Wheels and Waterfalls in Baños
Itinerary:
Baños
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £129 per person (excluding flights)
Tucked away amongst the forests, gorges, hot springs and waterfalls of the Central Highlands, Baños serves as a perfect base to explore nature and get active in the great outdoors. The town itself is pleasant, if a little touristy, but the real reason to come here is the setting.
9
Andean Traditions of Otavalo
Itinerary:
Otavalo
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £149 per person (excluding flights)
Spend a couple of nights in the northern highlands of Ecuador, and the colourful town of Otavalo. Most famous for its market where you’ll see the very best of Andean craftsmanship, the area also gives a glimpse into everyday life in the mountains, with the surrounding volcanoes providing a spectacular backdrop.
10
Chimborazo and the Devil’s Nose
Itinerary:
Chimborazo - Alausi
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £174 per person (excluding flights)
Take a trip to see the mammoth Volcán Chimborazo – arguably the highest mountain on Earth (we’ll explain below!) – and spend the night in tranquil Alausi before jumping aboard the famous Nariz del Diablo railway for a train ride through spectacular, untouched Andean landscapes.
11
The Timeless Charm of Cuenca
Itinerary:
Cuenca
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £109 per person (excluding flights)
Take a relaxed stroll through Cuenca’s charming old town, where pastel coloured houses, pretty squares filled with flowers and grand churches bring the city’s colonial character to life. Often considered Ecuador’s most vibrant colonial city, Cuenca is a lovely place to explore at your own pace, with a visit to a traditional Panama hat workshop and the local market adding a glimpse into everyday life.
Take a relaxed stroll through Cuenca’s charming old town, where pastel coloured houses, pretty squares filled with flowers and grand churches bring the city’s colonial character to life. Often considered Ecuador’s most vibrant colonial city, Cuenca is a lovely place to explore at your own pace, with a visit to a traditional Panama hat workshop and the local market adding a glimpse into everyday life.