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Highlands of Ecuador

If you’re short on time it doesn’t mean your cultural experience in Ecuador shouldn’t be colossal. This eight-day tour mixes exciting stuff like cities listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, lively markets, and natural wonders like Cotopaxi volcano, so you get to soak in impressive cityscapes as well as sweeping vistas like a well-travelled, insightful sponge.

While some travelers prefer to focus solely on urban culture or remote nature, this trip is for those who want a balanced sampler. It deliberately combines exploration in UNESCO-listed cities like Quito and Cuenca with the dramatic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park. This provides a diverse overview rather than a deep dive into just one aspect of Ecuador.

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Book Highlands of Ecuador by G Adventures. From $936.75 USD trip code SEHE

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