Quito to Cuenca Tour: Exciting 4 or 5 Day Exploring Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, and Chimborazo

Embark on an exciting 4 or 5-day tour from Quito to Cuenca, exploring Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, and Chimborazo. Experience the best of Ecuador with accommodation, transportation, and a private guide.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Latacunga

Cotopaxi National Park - 06:30 Early in the morning, the guide will pick you up from your hotel in Quito to begin the tour, first visit the Cotopaxi National Park, you will walk around the Limpiopungo Lake,and if the weather is clear you will have time to enjoy the scenery of one of the highest volcanoes of…

What's Included
  • Breakfasts
  • Pure water all the trip
  • One meal of courtesy
  • Driver/guide SUV (2 to 3 people) - Minivan (4 to 6 people) - Minibus (7 to 15 people)
  • Souvenir of courtesy
  • 4 or 5 nights accommodation depending on the tour option you choose. (based on double occupancy)
  • Entrance fees to all activities according to your tour
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Optional Horse at Quilotoa Lake ($10)
Additional Information

If you’re short on time and want to see all that Ecuador has to offer, take a comprehensive four or five-day tour. Accommodation and transportation is included between your visits to Quito,Cotopaxi Quilotoa ,Banos, Chimborazo, Cuenca, and more. Every step of the way, your private guide will be with you to narrate your experience. Where you begin is up…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kasiaguroth
Dec 6, 2025
Through Ecuadorian Andes - Very well planned and executed tour. We were able to see and experience a lot of different aspects of life in Ecuador. Beautiful country. Sebastian our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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545tanmayk
Nov 12, 2025
An Unforgettable Ecuadorian Adventure with the Best Guide! - My 4-day Quito to Cuenca tour with Polylepis Tours was flawless, largely thanks to our guide, Diego, and the owner, Edison. Diego was the heart of the experience. His knowledge about the volcanoes, lagoons, and local culture was impressive, and he shared it with a friendly and engaging attitude that made every day a joy. He is a true asset to this company. The owner, Edison, was incredibly prompt and helpful in all our communications. As a wonderful final touch, he even gave me a courtesy ride to the airport, which was so thoughtful. I highly recommend Polylepis Tours for anyone wanting to see the best of Ecuador with a reliable, friendly, and professional company. A five-star experience all around!
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Tessp678
Nov 9, 2025
Reliable Team - Polylepis was a great team to work with on this 5 day trip. It exceeds my expectation. Our guide Diego is well versed with each of the areas we visited. Respectful and accommodating with our needs.
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365lilyl
Nov 9, 2025
Excellent tour from Quito to Cuenca - This tour was an excellent experience which highlighted many spectacular areas from Quito to Cuenca. Diego was our guide and his knowledge of local culture and natural sciences was extensive. As a result, I had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to use this company again.
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Marcosravi
Oct 24, 2025
I recommend! - We made the 5 day package, Mindo, cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Chimborazo and Cuenca. As Ecuador was in a moment of demonstrations our script had to have changes. I definitely recommend!
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Dimpledforlife
Oct 8, 2025
Bucket List Checked! The Perfect Road Trip Through The Ecuadorian Highlands - Our road trip through the Highlands of Ecuador was nothing short of magical. The diversity of its beauty kept one constantly in awe. It is hard not to fall in love with this place. None of this would have been possible without our amazing guide Sebastian from Polylepis Tour. He was knowledgeable, experienced, flexible, and patient. He took such great care of us throughout this journey. The trip was also very well-organized. The accommodations were clean and pretty, and we saw everything we wanted to see. I would highly recommend booking with them.
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Alessandrofiorenza
Jul 18, 2025
Little-known tour of Ecuador - Excellent guide, prepared and attentive to our needs. The tour was designed together to try to combine culture, knowledge of people and their customs and nature. Everything perfect
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Md
Jul 4, 2025
UNFORGETTABLE, MAGICAL, EPIC, BREATHTAKING - Unforgettable, Magical, Epic, Breathtaking. Highly recommended. We just came from our trip to Galápagos and didn’t expect mainland Ecuador to be this beautiful, but it totally surprised us in the best way. Here’s what we saw, the highlights and absolutely loved: Cotopaxi National Park Stunning volcano views and beautiful open landscapes. It was amazing to be near one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Quilotoa Lagoon The crater lake was absolutely breathtaking. Photos really don’t do it justice. The hike back up is tough, so we definitely recommend taking the horse. It adds to the experience and makes the climb a fun little adventure. Riding a horse up a steep mountain? That’s something you don’t get to do just anywhere. Baños Pailón del Diablo The waterfall was huge. When we went it was raining but we still go ahead and it was worth it as we got to experience how super powerful this largest waterfall in ecuador it is. And the cable car ride over the Pastaza River was ridiculously scary as it seems old technology but honestly so thrilling. Totally worth it if you enjoy a bit of adrenaline. La Casa del Árbol or Swing at the End of the World It was cloudy when we visited, but we still had a blast. The swing itself was fun and a little scary in the best way. Totally worth checking out. Mount Chimborazo This is the tallest mountain in Ecuador and also known as the closest point on Earth to the sun because of how the planet bulges at the equator. It was really cold and super windy at the top, but the views and the whole atmosphere made it a must-see. Ingapirca Archaeological Complex This was a really cool stop to learn more about Ecuador’s history, especially the Inca and Canari cultures. If you enjoy a mix of nature and culture, this place is a great add. Cuenca We loved the vibe here. One of the main highlights was the New Cathedral, also known as Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción. It’s the biggest church in Cuenca and one of the largest in Ecuador. The blue domes are stunning and the whole area is full of charm, especially at night! El Cajas National Park This park felt like something out of a dream. Misty lakes, high-altitude trails, and peaceful scenery made it one of the most magical hikes of the trip. Even though it was cloudy when we started hiking, the weather is unpredictable and it can be in a good way such that it became sunny for awhile allowing us to take stunning photos. Bonus stop at Devil’s Nose Train in Alausí This wasn’t part of our original itinerary, but since we were ahead of schedule, our guide brought us there to check it out. The train wasn’t operating yet when we visited. It was set to reopen the following weekend after being closed for several years due to COVID. We didn’t get to ride it, but it was really cool to see the station and feel the excitement of the upcoming reopening. It felt special to be there just before it all starts again. And of course, a huge thank you to our guide Edison. He was fantastic. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Ecuador. We felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the trip and learned so much thanks to him. Overall, Ecuador has completely won us over. If you are short on time but want to see as much as possible, this tour is such a great way to experience it all without feeling rushed. We absolutely recommend it. We truly didn’t expect Ecuador to be this beautiful and Ecuadorians to be so welcoming, and we’re happy to say it also felt safe from start to finish, including during our personal trips to the Amazon region and the Galápagos.
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Johncb5844ji
May 18, 2025
Amazing - The most extraordinary and intense experience I have ever experienced. Dream landscapes and adventures. A friendly, accommodating and respectful guide with unsurpassed knowledge of all the sites visited. From Quito to Cuenca. In this space it is impossible to comment on everything experienced. Every day so intense, different from the previous one that you can not describe which was the best.
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Flyer01248458616
Mar 30, 2025
Volcano tour - This was an amazing trip, the volcano visits and views were outstanding. We even saw five Andean condors at Antisana. We opted for upgraded hotels and the selection was great. Edison made us feel safe and secure the entire trip and he knows facts and history of the areas visited.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).