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Highlights of Ecuador: Cloud Forests and Cotopaxi
Active & Adventure
- Discover Quito’s colonial heart and stand astride two hemispheres at the Equatorial Line.
- Immerse yourself in Mindo’s lush cloud forest at El Monte Ecolodge, surrounded by exotic birdlife.
- Wander orchid gardens, swim beneath waterfalls, or relax beside the Rio Mindo.
- Stay at Hacienda Chilcabamba with views of Cotopaxi Volcano and crisp Andean air.
- Explore Cotopaxi National Park and ride horseback across sweeping highland landscapes steeped in chagra tradition.
8
Days
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
Trip Features
Active Elements
Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.Epic Scenery
Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Active Elements
Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.Epic Scenery
Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Safari & Wildlife
Vacations that showcase the world's most fascinating wildlife.Trip Itinerary
At a Glance
DAY
1
Arrive in Quito
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2
Private Full Day Tour of Colonial Quito & a visit to the Equatorial Line
DAY
3
Quito to the El Monte Cloud Forest
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4
Exploring the El Monte Cloud Forest
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5
El Monte Cloud Forest to Quito & Cotopaxi
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6
Private Full Day Exploring Cotopaxi Tour
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7
Half Day Horseback Ride to the Foothills of Cotopaxi
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8
Cotopaxi to Quito
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What to Expect
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"La Mitad del Mundo"
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Quilotoa Crater Lagoon
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Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
QuitoLight Rain
23°C / 74°F
94mm / 3.7"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.Popularity rating
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If you a looking for a unique experience, then a stay at Mashpi Lodge, Cloud Forest would be perfect. It is a remote high-biodiversity experience which boasts over 600 bird species, unique monkeys, and other fascinating wildlife
Ecuador has incredible biodiversity and varied landscapes, from the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands to the high-altitude Andes mountains and Amazon rainforest
Tourists often focus on the Galápagos or the Amazon, but the Cloud Forests — mysterious, humming with life, and relatively uncrowded — are a hidden gem.
One local tradition that travelers should absolutely try to experience in Ecuador is "La Diablada de Píllaro", or The Devils of Píllaro, held every January 1–6 in the small Andean town of Píllaro, in the Tungurahua province
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