7 Days at The Andean Valleys

7 Days at The Andean Valleys

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Tour Overview

The Volcanoes Avenue, also known as "Avenida de los Volcanes" in Spanish, is a stunning route that winds through the Ecuadorian highlands, offering breathtaking views of several towering volcanoes and picturesque landscapes. Traveling along the Volcanoes Avenue allows visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Ecuadorian highlands, with verdant valleys, rolling hills, and indigenous villages dotting the landscape. Overall, the Volcanoes Avenue is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking awe-inspiring natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural immersion in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Otavalo Indigenous Market

  • Baños de Agua Santa

  • Quilotoa Lagoon

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival in Quito

Quito, Ecuador

Location: Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, Quito

Accommodation: Hotel

Welcome to Quito, the capital of Ecuador! Arrive at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), where your driver will meet you to transfer to your accommodation in the city center, a one-hour trip.
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The entire city of Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing at an altitude of 9,350ft (2,850m). It welcomes visitors with its picturesque plazas situated between mountain peaks. The city has an abundance of market stands, shamanistic healers, and fourth-generation hat makers, as well as a vibrant and sophisticated culinary and nightlife scene. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Colonial Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo - Otavalo

Quito, Ecuador

Location: Otavalo, Quito

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, after breakfast, your English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a walking city tour.
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The colonial center of Quito was already named world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1978 and is home to many beautiful, historic buildings and squares. You will visit the Plaza Grande and the beautiful churches La Compañía and La Basílica, and walk down the oldest street of Quito—La Ronda.
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Afterward, you will visit the equatorial monument, Mitad del Mundo, located just 26 km (16 miles) north of Ecuador’s capital city, Quito where French scientists determined the position of the central line many years ago. Ecuador is the place to come to stand on the Equator line, nowhere else on the planet is it easier to visit the Equator line or strike a pose with one foot in each hemisphere. Even Ecuador’s name was born of its location at latitude zero. You will visit the museum exhibits including a planetarium, ethnographic museum, art exhibits, a small-scale model of Quito city, an old train station, a beer museum, cocoa & chocolate exhibits, and a small chapel, for an unforgettable experience today. Then you will continue to Otavalo.

Day 3 : Otavalo – Mercado - Cuicocha

Location: Otavalo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up early to enjoy the biggest indigenous city in Ecuador and home of the well-known indigenous market where artisans come to sell colorful textiles and other traditional goods. Snack on fruits and other snacks while you browse the stalls for paintings, carvings, handpainted bowls, and much more.
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Enjoy some street food (try the salted mango or fritada con mote—fried pork with cooked corn, then continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi for some free time and more shopping (the town is famous for its leather products).
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In the afternoon, stroll along the shores of the volcanic crater lake of Cuicocha. Your guide will tell you about the high-altitude flora and fauna and the history of the lake. You can even take a boat ride around the two islands.

Day 4 : Quilotoa

Location: Quilotoa Lake

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will visit the picturesque volcano lagoon Quilotoa. This 2-mile (3 km) wide crater lake is filled with 820 feet (250 m) of mineral-rich green water. You have the option to walk along the crater’s rim or hike down a path to the crater lake. The return can become a bit longer, so you have the option to rent a mule for the uphill hike. Here, you are going to spend the night.

Day 5 : Baños

Location: Baños de Agua Santa

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This small town is known for two things: naturally heated thermal baths – the namesake of Baños, Ecuador – and nature! Nearby Baños, you’ll find mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and hot springs.
Arriving in Baños, you will visit, the most famous treehouse in the world, the Casa del Arbol, which is home to the Swing at the End of the World, a simple playground ride perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking Baños, Ecuador, you will have the chance to see all of this from the Swing at the End of the World is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Finally, you will enjoy a hot springs bath.

Day 6 : Pailon del Diablo – Baños - Quito

Quito, Ecuador

Location: Baños de Agua Santa, Quito

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning, you will head towards the "Devil’s Cauldron" (In Spanish, Pailón del Diablo) which is located specifically 17 kilometers from the city of Baños de Agua Santa, on the road from Baños to Puyo. Passing a number of waterfalls, you will reach the village of Rio Verde, where you will stop for starting the hike down towards the waterfall, you will be amazed at its height which is approximately 80 meters high and without a doubt one of the most important waterfalls in Ecuador, as it is awe-inspiring, in addition that its location on Rio Pastaza guarantees a constant water supply for the surrounding areas. We then continue our journey to Quito.

Day 7 : Airport- Quito

Location: Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today get ready to leave Ecuador with your heart and soul full of good memories in Ecuador.

What's Included

  • Tourist Class Accommodations (6 nights

  • English and Spanish speaking national guide

  • Meals as mentioned on the itinerary.

  • All transfers according to the program 

    All transfers according to the program 

What's Not Included

  • Optional excursions not included

  • Personal expenses such as tips not included

  • Alcoholic drinks not included

  • Any other meals, drinks, and/or services not mentioned in the program not included

Check out our Q&As

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Ecuador is a small country, in some Andean accommodations, there is no Wi-fi, and in some others, the connection is not good. Only in the big cities, there is a good Wi-fi connection.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, we can arrange any tour or additional service in Ecuador. (Except for activities regulated by low)

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    For this trip a minimum of 2 passengers is required

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No, flights are not included in our rates. You can book on your own or request a quote from us.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes, there is a Supplement, it depends on the hotels and services. Request to our travel advisor this information.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Very good physical condition is required, since you will be doing various activities that require you to be fit

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes, there is some free time to enjoy the places to visit.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    The official currency in Ecuador is the US dollar.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes, our guides speak English (we also have guides in other languages upon request.)

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    The guide that will be with you in the different activities in the Galapagos Islands, according to the itinerary

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes, the transfers are included (upon request of our clients).

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Visa is not required to enter Ecuador.

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    If there is such a probability

  • Company Instant Book

    We need to check on the availabilities first

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    The hotels are standard category

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    The visa is not included in the services

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes, of course, at the time of the confirmation of the services you will know the name of the hotels that you will have throughout your trip.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes, the entrance fees indicated in the itinerary are included.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes, it is.

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips are well regarded in the country, and depend on the degree of customer satisfaction.

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes, we need the complete card of the Covid vaccine (If you don't have it, you need a PCR test taken 72 hours before your arrival to Ecuador)

  • What is the maximum group size?

    The maximum group size is 12 people

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    It depends on the amount of luggage your international flight permits.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    If children from 10 years old can participate in the tour

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    We can arrange it if you do it before the time limit of our cancellation policies, subject to availability.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, it is not possible

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    For the past 12 years, Responsible Travel has specialized in creating wonderful memories with our professional and trustworthy providers in every corner of Ecuador. We also collaborate with native communities and local suppliers to ensure that the incoming that comes through responsible travel generates profits for minorities.I am delighted that you are planning to spend your holidays in Ecuador;

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    At your arrival, you must present a COVID-19 vaccinations certificate with at least two doses completed at least 14 days before arrival. This is the only vaccine the government asks as a requirement to enter the territory.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    We operate a “single share” only in cruises options.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive an Invoice detailing our terms and conditions. a voucher of services that included all the reserved services.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For the past 12 years, we have been operating Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands and recently South America destinations.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Tyler   United States of America

7 Days Tour Avenue of the Volcanoes

06-Feb-2024

Excellent experience, excellent service, our guide Evi was the best of the best. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable and kind and their processes as a team work exceedingly well. An excellent experience

Karen   United States of America

7 Days Tour Avenue of the Volcanoes

28-Dec-2023

Santiago was brilliant and attentive from the start of the planning stage right through to the tour itself. We were looked after through every step of our journey, which really was the trip of a lifetime! We felt so safe, and our guides were knowledgeable and made it so much fun. We did something different every day, and Santiago checked in with us regularly. I highly recommend Ecuador and Santiago at Responsible Travel! ...more ...less

Javier   Spain

7 Days Tour Avenue of the Volcanoes

14-Nov-2023

Hi Paul Great initiative! Thanks to your company but especially to you for the excellent service you have given us. It has been a pleasure !!! We will keep in touch. Best regards from Spain

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    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

7 Days at The Andean Valleys

7 Days Starting and ending in Tababela Parish S/N via Yaruquí, Quito 170183, Ecuador

Visiting: Quito, Otavalo, Quilotoa Lake, Baños de Agua Santa

Tour operator:

Ecuador Galapagos Travels

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

Interests:

History

Activities:

Hiking, Sightseeing, Walking

Private Available:

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NB: Prices correct on 18-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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