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  • Trip Type
  • Mid-Luxury
  • Length
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • When to Go
  • Year-Round

    • Colonial cities, volcano trails, and waterfall thrills

    Ecuador’s majestic Andes set the stage for this 7-night family adventure filled with volcanoes, waterfalls, and cultural wonder. Stroll Quito’s colonial streets, stand on the Equator, and cook alongside a local chef in a hands-on culinary class. Then head to the highlands of Cotopaxi, where llamas roam beneath snowcapped peaks, and onward to Baños, Ecuador’s adventure capital, for zip-lining thrills and rainforest hikes. Designed for active families seeking connection, culture, and excitement, this journey blends comfort and curiosity in one unforgettable loop through the Andes.

    Note: Prices are listed per adult based on double occupancy. Children sharing a room with adults are priced from $1,700 in low season and $1,900 in high season. 

    Trip Highlights

    • Explore Quito’s historic Old Town and stand on the Equator
    • Hike Cotopaxi’s volcanic slopes through the high-altitude páramo
    • Zip-line past waterfalls in Baños and visit the Pailón del Diablo
    • Craft traditional dishes in a private Andean cooking class
    • Scenic Andes vistas & lush jungles

    similar trips per person from:

    $2,900.00 low season (May - Oct)
    $3,200.00 high season (Nov - Apr)
    prices vary based on departure season.

    At a Glance

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    • Day 1: Quito - Arrival

      Meet your private driver at Quito’s airport and settle into Casa Gangotena, a 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of the historic center. Kids explore the gardens while parents relax with a local canelazo, soaking in the city’s old-world charm.

    • Day 2: Quito - Discover Quito's historic wonders

      Walk on foot through Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, from Independence Plaza to La Compañía’s golden interior. In the afternoon, visit Mitad del Mundo, where the family can straddle both hemispheres at the Equator line.

    • Day 3: Quito - Flavors of the Andes

      Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring nearby parks or museums. In the afternoon, take part in your private Andean cooking class—crafting empanadas and llapingachos with a local chef. Kids will love shaping the dough and tasting their creations.

    • Day 4: Quito to Cotopaxi - To Cotopaxi's volcanic gateway

      Travel to Inca Hacienda, a historic 4-star estate set near the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the afternoon spotting llamas, playing on the grounds, or warming up by the fire.

    • Day 5: Cotopaxi - Volcanic trails & Andean landscapes

      Set out on a hike along Cotopaxi’s lower trails, where volcanic vistas and wild páramo landscapes stretch in every direction. Return to the hacienda to share stories over hot chocolate and a cozy Andean dinner.

    • Day 6: Cotopaxi to Baños - Into Ecuador's lush adventure haven

      Drive south to Baños, a lush town at the gateway to the Amazon. Check into Luna Volcan Adventure Spa, perched above the valley. In the afternoon, visit the dramatic Pailón del Diablo waterfall, its roaring plunge thrilling for all.

    • Day 7: Baños - Zip lining thrills & hot springs relaxation

      Fly through canyons on a zip-lining adventure, crossing waterfalls and forested cliffs. Then spend a relaxing afternoon at nearby hot springs, letting steam and sunshine wrap up your adventure-filled day.

    • Day 8: Baños to Quito - Departure

      After breakfast, your private driver takes you back to Quito’s airport, hearts full of mountain trails, family laughs, and highland discoveries.

    Accommodations

    What's Included?

    Your trip includes everything you want & need, plus a few surprises along the way. Unique, unforgettable destinations; tours with local experts; authentic local cuisine; lessons, demonstrations & new cultural insights; more adventure than you can handle; blissful relaxation; romantic touches; and a feeling of total freedom. ROAM takes care of everything so that you can enjoy a hassle-free journey without worrying about a thing.

    • Airport pickup
    • All hotel accommodation
    • All breakfasts, 2 dinners
    • Detailed maps and trip preparation guide
    • All special events and tours
    • All vehicle and regional air transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
    • All baggage transportation

    Know Before You Go

    • Itinerary prices are dependent on season of departure. Christmas, New Years and Easter (Semana Santa) are peak season, and prices during these periods are significantlky higher than other times of year. High season (cool/dry season) runs from July through December, and low season (hot/wet season) from January through June.

    • Arrival: hotel check-in times are typically at 2:00pm, but you may arrive at any time during the day. If you arrive prior to the scheduled check-in time, we will arrange for early check-in wherever possible. Ecuador grnats 90-day visa-free entry for Americans, Canadians and British citizens. Galapagos requires a $20 Transit Control Card, biosecurity check, and online declaration form submitted 48 hours before your flight, as well as proof or return/departure flight. Upon arrival, there is a $200/adult or $100/child Galapagos Park fee due in cash.

    • Departure: hotel check-out times are at 10:00am. International flights on your departure day should be arranged to depart after 1:00pm.

    • All prices in USD.

    • For vaccination recommendations, please visit the CDC website.

    • For American, Canadian, and British citizens, a valid passport with 6+ months remaining is required for entry to Belize.

    • Ecuador uses USD. Carry small bills ($1-$20), as larger bills ($50-$100) are often refused. Credit cards are accepted in cities, Galapagos cruises and most hotels and resorts, though cash is needed in rural areas. ATMs are available in most cities.

    • Please ensure you have immediate access to a minimum of USD $300 as an emergency fund to be used if circumstances outside our control (e.g. a natural disaster) require changes to your planned route.

    • If departing Belize by air, most major airlines include exit taxes in the price of your airfare.

    • It is customary to tip service providers (waiters) around 10% depending on service. Tipping taxi drivers is not required.

    • Gratuities for guides and drivers are deeply appreciated, and provide an important supplement to their income. If you are pleased with the tour services you've received, a guideline for tipping in mainland Ecuador is USD $10-20 per person per day for guides of multiple-day tours, and $5-10 per person per day for drivers. For day tours, plan on USD $3-5 per person for drivers, and USD $5-10 for guides. For Galapagos cruises, plan on USD $10-20 per person per day for guides and USD $10-20 per person per day for the crew (total: $20-40 per person per day).

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    Getting There

    From North America: several airlines offer direct and connecting flights to Ecuador’s main international airports: Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito (airport code: UIO) or José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil (airport code: GYE). Direct flights are available from cities like Miami, Houston, Atlanta, and New York. Including connection time, flights from the USA typically range from 4-8 hours, while flights from Canada (via U.S. or Latin American hubs) range from 8-12 hours. To reach the Galapagos, take a domestic flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Seymour Airport on Baltra (GPS) or San Cristóbal Airport (SCY), lasting about 2-3 hours.

    From the UK: no direct flights are available from the UK to Ecuador. Connecting flights typically route through U.S. cities (e.g., Miami, Houston), European hubs (e.g., Madrid, Amsterdam), or Latin American cities (e.g., Bogotá, Lima). Including connection time, flights from the UK to Quito or Guayaquil range from 14-20 hours. For the Galapagos, add a domestic flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (GPS) or San Cristóbal (SCY), approximately 2-3 hours.

    When you arrive in BZE, there will be an airport transfer waiting to take you to your first destination. If you have questions about flights, or require assistance booking, please contact us here. We're here to help!

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