After a night in Quito, your Ecuador holiday begins with a visit to the small town of Otavalo in the highlands of northern Ecuador which is famous for its craft market. Then explore the luxuriant cloud forest vegetation of the Tandayapa Valley before heading south via the Avenue of Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park and the highest active volcano in the world.
Take the Devil's Nose train which zigzags its way the steep inclines, visit the Inca ruins of Ingapirca and overnight in Cuenca, one of Ecuador's most beautiful cities.
Spend the last few days of your Ecuador holiday on the Pacific coast close to Puerto Lopez. This is an excellent place to wind down at the end of a trip to Ecuador because here the atmosphere is relaxed, the beaches white and sandy and the coastal scenery stunning. An added bonus is Humback Whale watching from June to September.
Included
Transfers in private vehicle, local guides at Bellavista and Isla de la Plata, private guides on days 2, 7-11 and 13, all domestic flights.
Is it for you?
This is an easy trip.
Best time
The driest season for the Andean regions is from about late May to early October. The whale watching season at Puerto Lopez is from June to September.
Getting there
You will need international flights to/from Quito. Prices from the UK start from around £675.