Andes, Volcanoes & Galápagos — 20 Days

From Quito’s historic elegance and the sweeping Avenue of Volcanoes to remote highland communities and the wildlife-rich Galápagos archipelago, this expedition reveals Ecuador in its most diverse and compelling form.

Su viaje de un vistazo

Arrive in Ecuador and enjoy seamless VIP assistance before transferring to your luxury hotel in Quito, a city where colonial heritage, contemporary life, vibrant plazas, and Indigenous traditions unfold beneath the Andes. This first stay offers a gentle introduction to altitude, culture, and the rhythm of the highlands.

Lo más destacado del viaje

  • Experience Ecuador through a 20-day luxury expedition across the Andes and Galápagos
  • Explore Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage capital blending colonial architecture and modern culture
  • Travel the Avenue of Volcanoes, one of South America’s most dramatic highland corridors
  • Discover Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Antisana, Quilotoa, and other iconic volcanic landscapes
  • Stay in hand-selected luxury hotels, boutique lodges, historic haciendas, and eco-retreats
  • Engage with authentic Indigenous communities in Otavalo, Guamote, Saraguro, and remote highland regions

Creamos historias auténticas y estamos orgullosos
ser referencias de experiencias de alta gama.

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Encounter extraordinary wildlife including condors, vicuñas, llamas, tortoises, marine iguanas, and sea lions

Essential Information About Tour

  • Vacation StyleLuxury Cultural & Nature Journey
  • AlojamientoHand-Selected Luxury Hotels & Historic Haciendas
  • ExperienciaPrivate Tailor-Made Journey
  • DestinoEcuadorian Andes & Cultural Highlands

Ejemplo detallado de itinerario:

Quito

Day 1 | Arrival in Quito

VIP airport assistance and private transfer to your luxury boutique hotel in Quito’s historic center.

The remainder of the day is reserved for rest and gentle acclimatization while enjoying the elegance of Ecuador’s Andean capital.

In the evening, enjoy a curated gourmet welcome dinner featuring refined Ecuadorian cuisine in an elegant setting.

Meals: Dinner
Route: Quito International Airport → Casa Gangotena

Quito

Day 2 | Colonial Quito, Museums & Pichincha Volcano Views

Enjoy a privately guided exploration of Quito’s UNESCO-listed historic center with elegant plazas, grand churches, and colonial architecture.

Visit the Guayasamín Museum to discover the powerful artistic legacy of Ecuador’s most renowned modern painter.

Later, ascend aboard the TelefériQo Quito for panoramic views across the city, volcanoes, and Andean valleys.

Return to your luxury hotel for relaxation after a refined cultural experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Historic Center → Guayasamín Museum → TelefériQo Quito → Pichincha Volcano Viewpoints

Otavalo

Day 3 | Otavalo Cultural Experience

Travel north through Ecuador’s scenic highlands toward the famous Otavalo Market, one of South America’s most important Indigenous markets.

Explore vibrant artisan stalls featuring textiles, handicrafts, and traditional Andean products.

Continue to the nearby weaving community of Peguche to learn about ancestral textile traditions and natural dye techniques.

The journey concludes at the stunning Cuicocha Crater Lake surrounded by volcanic landscapes and panoramic Andean scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Otavalo Market → Peguche Community → Cuicocha Crater Lake → Quito

Antisana Reserve

Day 4 | Antisana Reserve Wildlife Experience & Papallacta Hot Springs

Depart Quito toward the pristine landscapes of the Antisana Ecological Reserve, one of Ecuador’s finest wildlife observation areas.

Explore glacial valleys, volcanic scenery, and expansive páramo ecosystems while searching for condors, wild horses, and native Andean wildlife.

Later, continue toward Papallacta, famous for its thermal springs surrounded by cloud forest and mountain landscapes.

Relax in naturally heated mineral-rich pools while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the eastern Andes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Quito → Antisana Ecological Reserve → Papallacta Thermal Springs

Papallacta

Day 5 | Papallacta Hot Springs Wellness Retreat

Enjoy a relaxing wellness escape surrounded by cloud forest and high-altitude Andean landscapes.

Spend the day immersed in the famous thermal baths of Papallacta where naturally heated volcanic waters create a restorative environment.

Optional spa therapies and wellness treatments provide additional opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The peaceful atmosphere combines mountain scenery, thermal pools, and refined comfort.

Meals: Breakfast
Route: Papallacta Thermal Springs → Cloud Forest Landscapes → Wellness Facilities

Cotopaxi National Park

Day 6 | Cotopaxi National Park Signature Experience

Travel across the Avenue of the Volcanoes toward Cotopaxi National Park surrounded by dramatic Andean scenery.

Discover the park’s high-altitude ecosystems where wild horses, llamas, vicuñas, alpacas, and Andean foxes inhabit the open plains.

Visit Limpiopungo Lagoon for scenic walks and reflections of Cotopaxi Volcano.

If conditions allow, continue toward José Rivas Refuge for closer glacier and volcanic views.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Papallacta → Cotopaxi National Park → Limpiopungo Lagoon → José Rivas Refuge → Hacienda San Agustin

Saquisilí

Day 7 | Latacunga Countryside, Saquisilí Market & Flower Estates

Explore the traditional Andean countryside surrounding Latacunga framed by volcanic landscapes and agricultural communities.

Visit the lively Saquisilí Market where local communities trade livestock, textiles, produce, and handcrafted goods.

Later, discover Ecuador’s renowned flower plantations and learn about cultivation techniques shaped by volcanic soils and cool mountain climates.

The day concludes with a peaceful return to your luxury hacienda surrounded by the Andes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Latacunga Highlands → Saquisilí Market → Flower Estates → Hacienda San Agustin

Riobamba

Day 8 | Scenic Andes Journey & Riobamba Artisan Experience

Travel south along the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes where snow-capped peaks and volcanic valleys dominate the landscape.

Enjoy curated scenic stops for photography and immersive Andean viewpoints.

Upon arrival in Riobamba, discover traditional artisan workshops specializing in tagua nut carving and handcrafted Andean art.

The experience combines scenic exploration with authentic cultural heritage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Avenue of the Volcanoes → Riobamba → Artisan Workshops → Hacienda Abraspungo

Chimborazo Volcano

Day 9 | Chimborazo Volcano High-Altitude Experience

Journey toward Chimborazo National Reserve where Ecuador’s highest volcano rises dramatically above the surrounding highlands.

Travel through sweeping páramo landscapes and Indigenous Andean communities preserving ancestral traditions.

Observe wild vicuñas roaming freely across the volcanic plains while enjoying curated scenic viewpoints and photography stops.

The experience focuses on comfort, exclusivity, and immersion within one of the Andes’ most powerful natural environments.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Riobamba → Chimborazo National Reserve → Highland Communities → Hacienda Abraspungo

Guamote

Day 10 | Guamote Indigenous Market & Highland Culture

Travel into the remote central Andes toward the traditional Indigenous market town of Guamote.

Experience vibrant market scenes where local communities gather to trade livestock, produce, textiles, and handcrafted goods.

Continue discovering ancestral weaving traditions, agricultural practices, and rural Andean lifestyles.

The journey also includes visits to nearby traditional salt production areas reflecting centuries-old cultural knowledge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Guamote Market → Highland Communities → Traditional Salt Production Areas → Hacienda Abraspungo

Cuenca

Day 11 | Scenic Andes Route to Cuenca via Ingapirca

Travel through the spectacular southern Andes with panoramic mountain scenery and dramatic valleys.

Visit Ingapirca Archaeological Complex, Ecuador’s most important Inca site, featuring ceremonial structures and the iconic Sun Temple.

Continue toward Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and elegant cultural heritage.

Arrive at your boutique hotel in the heart of the historic city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Andean Highlands → Ingapirca Archaeological Complex → Cuenca

Cuenca

Day 12 | Cuenca Colonial Heritage, Tomebamba River, Biblián & Gualaceo

Explore the beautifully preserved colonial center of Cuenca with its churches, plazas, and whitewashed architecture.

Continue along the scenic Tomebamba River where elegant riverside homes reflect the city’s refined atmosphere.

Travel into the surrounding countryside toward Biblián and Gualaceo to discover artisan traditions and handwoven textiles.

The experience reveals the cultural richness and living heritage of Ecuador’s southern Andes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Historic Center → Tomebamba River → Biblián → Gualaceo → Cuenca

Saraguro

Day 13 | Saraguro Indigenous Community & Andean Hike Experience

Journey into the remote southern Andes toward the culturally rich Saraguro region.

Engage with local Indigenous communities preserving ancestral traditions, agricultural practices, and weaving techniques.

Enjoy a gentle scenic hike through rolling Andean landscapes with panoramic mountain views and peaceful countryside scenery.

The day offers a meaningful connection to Ecuador’s living Indigenous heritage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Cuenca → Saraguro Community → Highland Trails → Cuenca

Cajas National Park

Day 14 | Cajas National Park Alpine Lakes Experience & Transfer to Guayaquil

Travel into the pristine high-altitude landscapes of Cajas National Park accompanied by your private guide.

Enjoy scenic walks among glacial lakes, misty páramo ecosystems, and dramatic Andean mountain scenery.

Observe camelids grazing freely across the highlands while discovering one of Ecuador’s most beautiful alpine environments.

Later, descend toward the Pacific lowlands and arrive in Guayaquil for a relaxing evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Cuenca → Cajas National Park → Alpine Lakes → Guayaquil

Islas Galápagos

Day 15 | Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island | Galápagos Embarkation

Fly to the Galápagos Islands where your luxury expedition begins aboard the Hermes expedition yacht.

Upon arrival, continue into the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit a giant tortoise reserve surrounded by volcanic landscapes.

Discover the remarkable biodiversity that defines the Galápagos archipelago before boarding your luxury vessel.

The evening is spent sailing through one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Guayaquil → Baltra Airport → Santa Cruz Highlands → Giant Tortoise Reserve → Hermes Yacht

Rábida & Bartolomé Islands

Day 16 | Exploring Rábida Island & Bartolomé

Explore the unique red volcanic landscapes of Rábida Island home to sea lions and coastal birdlife.

Continue toward Bartolomé Island where a scenic hike reveals panoramic views across the Galápagos archipelago.

Later, enjoy snorkeling experiences near the famous Pinnacle Rock surrounded by marine life and crystal-clear waters.

The day combines volcanic scenery, wildlife encounters, and marine exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Rábida Island → Bartolomé Island → Pinnacle Rock → Snorkeling Areas

South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands

Day 17 | South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island

Discover South Plaza Island where cactus forests, dramatic cliffs, and abundant wildlife define the landscape.

Observe sea lions, land iguanas, and coastal birds while exploring the island’s volcanic terrain.

In the afternoon, continue toward Santa Fe Island known for its marine iguanas and endemic vegetation.

The experience highlights the extraordinary biodiversity of the Galápagos ecosystem.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: South Plaza Island → Wildlife Observation Areas → Santa Fe Island

San Cristóbal Island

Day 18 | Punta Pitt & Cerro Brujo

Continue your Galápagos expedition with visits to Punta Pitt and Cerro Brujo on San Cristóbal Island.

Explore coastal landscapes, volcanic cliffs, and white sand beaches surrounded by exceptional wildlife.

Optional snorkeling and marine encounters provide opportunities to observe sea lions, colorful fish, and seabirds.

The day offers one final immersive experience within the extraordinary Galápagos environment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Punta Pitt → Cerro Brujo → Wildlife Observation Areas → Snorkeling Sites

Lobos Island

Day 19 | Lobos Island & Departure from San Cristóbal Island

Visit Lobos Island where sea lions play along the shoreline and blue-footed boobies nest among the volcanic terrain.

Enjoy a final wildlife encounter within the Galápagos Islands before concluding your expedition.

Later, transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Upon arrival in Guayaquil, transfer privately to your luxury hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Route: Lobos Island → San Cristóbal Airport → Guayaquil

Guayaquil

Day 20 | Farewell, Guayaquil – International Flight

Private transfer to Guayaquil International Airport for your international departure.

Your extraordinary Ecuador and Galápagos luxury expedition concludes after unforgettable experiences through volcanic highlands, Indigenous cultures, colonial cities, and the unique wildlife ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands.

Meals: Breakfast
Route: Hotel del Parque → Guayaquil International Airport
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Included

  • Private airport welcome and seamless transfers throughout Ecuador
  • Private luxury transportation for all mainland journey stages
  • Round-trip domestic flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
  • Galápagos National Park entrance fees and transit card
  • Dedicated English-speaking private guide services throughout your expedition
  • All curated experiences, excursions, and entrance fees as outlined in your itinerary
  • Refined dining experiences as specified within your journey
  • Hand-selected luxury hotels, boutique lodges, historic haciendas, and luxury expedition yacht accommodation in the Galápagos
  • Personalized concierge support throughout your entire journey
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

Lo que no está incluido:

  • International flights to and from Ecuador
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Gastos personales
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and cruise crew
  • Meals and beverages not specified within your journey
  • Optional or privately enhanced experiences not included in the itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature

Sugerencias y restricciones

Requisitos de aptitud física: Certain experiences, such as highland hikes, nature walks, and visits to volcanic landscapes in Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, require a moderate level of physical fitness. Guests should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and at varying altitudes.

Altitude & Climate: Ecuador’s Andean region includes high-altitude destinations where weather conditions can change quickly. We recommend layering clothing to accommodate cooler temperatures in the highlands, as well as milder conditions in lower-altitude areas.

Optional Experiences: Certain curated experiences, such as scenic train journeys or enhanced cultural encounters, may require advance arrangements and are subject to availability. Additional costs may apply for selected optional activities.

Seguro de viaje: We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, trip cancellation, and emergency evacuation, particularly when traveling in high-altitude and remote regions.

Turismo responsable

  • Compensación de emisiones de carbono: This journey encourages responsible travel practices, including carbon offsetting where available, to help reduce the environmental impact associated with transportation and travel activities. This supports broader global efforts toward more sustainable tourism.

    Respect for Local Culture & Environment: Ecuador’s cultural and natural heritage is both rich and fragile. Guests are encouraged to travel respectfully by honoring local customs, protecting natural environments, and engaging thoughtfully with indigenous communities and traditions throughout the Andes.

    Supporting Local Communities: Your journey directly supports local economies through stays in family-owned haciendas, locally guided experiences, artisan visits, and community-based tourism initiatives. This ensures that tourism contributes meaningfully to the preservation of Ecuador’s cultural heritage and rural livelihoods.

Nivel de actividad:Moderado - Desafiante

Physical Ratings
The physical rating provides an indication of the level of physical exertion required for this journey.

Fácil
These journeys are a relaxed experience with minimal physical activity required. Guests can enjoy at their own pace without any demanding exertion.

Suave
Light physical activity is included, such as gentle walks and easy excursions. No specific preparation is required to enjoy the journey.

 

Moderado
This journey includes regular physical activity and will elevate your heart rate at times. A good general level of fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience.

Desafío
This journey includes more demanding physical activities, often in high-altitude or uneven terrain environments. A strong level of fitness is recommended to fully appreciate the experience.

Difícil
Our highest physical rating. This journey involves sustained physical exertion and more extreme conditions. Guests should be in excellent physical condition to participate comfortably.

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  • Passionwitha P
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    Después de Perú fui a Uyuni, Bolivia para ver las salinas. View Peru fue mi compañía de viajes allí también. Una vez más, tuve un tour privado y mis guías fueron increíbles. También el almuerzo en medio del salar. 

  • Joanne G
    Amigos

    Tuvimos una experiencia única en la vida con View Peru. No puedo decir suficientes cosas buenas y reflexionando sobre la experiencia ahora, todavía parece surrealista. Además de la experiencia épica de las caminatas, paisajes, y Machu PicchuTodo lo que necesitábamos, cada pequeño detalle estaba pensado y algo más. Fue una experiencia cultural y de acampada de lujo que recomiendo encarecidamente y que quiero repetir.

  • Kumar D
    Parejas

    Planeé un aniversario de 15 años con mi mujer. Nosotros dos con todos los porteadores en los cuatro días, Inca Sendero. Vistas impresionantes. Una experiencia increíble. Los porteadores eran geniales.

  • Betsy W
    Familia

    Maravilloso Tour del Cañón del Colca, Lago TiticacaCusco, Machu Picchu. Soy un experimentado viajero del mundo y no suelo apuntarme a un tour, pero estoy muy contento de haberlo hecho. 

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