Big adventure in a small country.
Ecuador packs an incredible amount into a small space. Quito, sitting nearly 10,000 feet up in the Andes, has one of the best-preserved colonial centers in the Americas, with gold-leafed churches and plazas framed by volcanoes.
Head out of the city and you’re on the Avenue of the Volcanoes, where Cotopaxi’s perfect snowy cone towers over the plains. Stay in a historic hacienda, browse the famous Otavalo market, stand on the equator line and explore misty cloud forests full of hummingbirds.
Six things your team will talk about for years
Quito’s old town
Explore golden churches and grand plazas in a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Cotopaxi National Park
Hike or ride horseback beneath one of the world’s highest active volcanoes.
Otavalo market
Browse one of South America’s biggest artisan markets for textiles and crafts.
Stand on the equator
Visit the Middle of the World and put one foot in each hemisphere.
Hacienda stay
Spend a night at a centuries-old hacienda with fireplaces and mountain views.
Cloud forest
Walk misty trails in Mindo, home to hundreds of species of birds and orchids.
June through September for clear skies.
Thanks to the equator, the Andes are mild and spring-like all year. June through September is the driest stretch, with the clearest volcano views. December holidays are popular, while March and April bring more afternoon showers.
Easy to reach
Short flights from Miami and Houston, and no jet lag at all.
Pairs beautifully
The perfect lead-in to a Galápagos program.
Real experiences
Haciendas, markets and local guides that make it feel authentic.