4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 78 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo worth booking?
4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo is a 120-hour experience in Quito, Ecuador, from $695 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 78 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (78)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $695 per person
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 to you, as the tour can begin from either Quito or Cuenca. -Enjoy four nights arranged accommodation -Relax in comfortable transportation between each destination -Experience a huge amount of Ecuador in just few days -Get an immersive and personalized experience with a private guide (OPTIONAL: after fihishing your tour in Cuenca if you need to travel to Guayaquil, you can have a Transfer tour to Guayaquil with an extra charge)
What you get
About this experience
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 to you, as the tour can begin from either Quito or Cuenca. -Enjoy four nights arranged accommodation -Relax in comfortable transportation between each destination -Experience a huge amount of Ecuador in just few days -Get an immersive and personalized experience with a private guide (OPTIONAL: after fihishing your tour in Cuenca if you need to travel to Guayaquil, you can have a Transfer tour to Guayaquil with an extra charge)
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees to all activites according to your tour
- 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)
- 4 or 5 nights accommodation depending on the tour option you choose. (based on double occupancy)
Not included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Optional Horse at Quilotoa Lake ($10)
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
First class 4-day tour
First Class Hotels : 4 nights SUV,VAN,MINIBUS: Profesional transportation Private tour : Great tour with best hotels around the area (private tour) Pickup included
First class 5-day tour
First Class Hotels: 5 nights SUV,VAN,MINIBUS: Profesional transportation First Class: Excellent option in private service with better category of hotels, you can decide some details of the tour with this option. Pickup included
Standard 4-day (shared tour)
Economic Class Hotels: 4 nights SUV,VAN,MINIBUS: Profesional transportation Standard: Option with a nice tourist class hotel (shared tour) (In this kind of tour it is possible that more people join) Pickup included
Tourist Superior 5-day Tour
Tourist Superior Hotels: 5 nights SUV,VAN,MINIBUS: Profesional transportation Toursit Superior : NIce option with good category of hotels. In this option more people can joined the tour Pickup included
Standard 5-day (shared tour)
Standard Class Hotel: 5 nights accomodation in economic but nice hotels. SUV,VAN,MINIBUS: Professional transportation. Standard: Good economic option with the possibility of traveling with other people. Guaranteed departures. Pickup included
Tourist Superior 4-day Tour
Tourist Superior Hotels: 4 nights SUV,VAN,MINIBUS: Profesional transportation Tourist Superior: Special tour with good hotels. (In this kind of tour it is possible that more people join) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Polylepis Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- If you are staying in a place different than a hotel, the guide will pick you up from your airBnB or house(please let us know the exact address)
- Passport name, number,date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 78 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
78 verified traveler reviews for 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing tour through the middle of Ecuador!
This amazing tour through the middle of the country showcases all the beautiful scenery. Sebastian was a wonderful guide, and because I was a solo traveler, he provided choices for a more tailored experience. He was very kind, patient, easy going, and very knowledgeable. 10/10 stars - He is fantastic! I was able to enjoy hiking in many different environments, and Sebastian was very knowledgeable about the flora & fauna in each place and had answers to all of my random questions. He was also very attentive-- making sure I didn't miss out on any part of all the experiences, such as making sure I was in the original swing at the "Swing at the End of the World" and guiding me through the cave-like crawl spaces to get to the top of the stairs at Pailon del Diablo. He was a safe driver, and while there was a lot of car time, I was able to see many places and landscapes of this beautiful country. I highly recommend this tour!!
Response from the operator: Dear friends. Thank you very much for leaving your comment about your tour. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours and our guide Sebastian to help you with this tour from Quito to Cuenca. If you need anything in the future, we are at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
via Tripadvisor
An Unforgettable Ecuador Adventure
Our trip to Ecuador was absolutely incredible and truly exceeded all of our expectations! My friend and I had such an amazing time exploring this beautiful and diverse country, and so much of the experience was made special by our wonderful tour guide, Diego. Our guide was outstanding! He has an incredible depth of knowledge about Ecuador and shared so much with us about the country’s geography, ecosystems, history, culture, and natural beauty. What really stood out was his passion. He didn’t just show us the sights; he helped us understand and appreciate what made each place so unique. His stories and explanations made every experience even more fascinating. We had so many unforgettable highlights along the way—hiking Cotopaxi, seeing the breathtaking Crater of Quilotoa, swinging over the beautiful landscape in Baños, hiking toward the magnificent Chimborazo, and exploring the charming city of Cuenca. Every destination offered something completely different, and we were constantly amazed by Ecuador’s incredible landscapes and natural beauty. There were definitely some challenging hikes, but our guide was always patient, encouraging, and attentive to our pace. He made us feel safe and comfortable while still encouraging us to enjoy every adventure. We laughed a lot, learned so much, and created memories that we will cherish for a very long time. What we loved most was that this trip never felt like simply checking places off a list. We truly experienced Ecuador —its landscapes, ecosystems, culture, and people. Our guide’s knowledge, kindness, enthusiasm, and genuine love for his country made the journey even more meaningful. A huge thank you to our amazing guide for making our trip so special.
Response from the operator: Dear friends. Thank you very much for leaving your comment about your tour. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours and our guide Diego Parra to help you with this tour from Quito to Cuenca. If you need anything in the future, we are at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour
This trip was a fantastic experience. Eddie was a very accommodating, informative, and entertaining guide. There are a lot of great stops and sights along the way, and we really enjoyed the hikes. You really hit the major highlights of mainland Ecuador with this trip. That does mean a lot of time on the road, but it was worth getting to see so much of the country in a relatively short amount of time. My only advice would be to pay extra for the first class version of the tour. We paid for the one with the superior hotels, which were labeled 3-4 star hotels, but were more similar to 2-2.5 star hotels by American standards.
Response from the operator: Dear friends. Thank you very much for leaving your comment about your tour. It was a pleasure for Polylepis Tours and our guide Edison to help you with this tour from Quito to Cuenca . Thanks for the recommendation about hotels, we will try once more to find other hotels, however because of the itinerary we have chosen the best options on the route. If you need anything in the future, we are at your service. Greetings from Polylepis Tours Ecuador
via Tripadvisor
This trip was a fantastic...
This trip was a fantastic experience. Eddie was a very accommodating, informative, and entertaining guide. There are a lot of great stops and sights along the way, and we really enjoyed the hikes. You really hit the major highlights of mainland Ecuador with this trip. That does mean a lot of time on the road, but it was worth getting to see so much of the country in a relatively short amount of time. My only advice would be to pay extra for the first class version of the tour. We paid for the one with the superior hotels, which were labeled 3-4 star hotels, but were more similar to 2-2.5 star hotels by American standards.
via Viator
Excellent driver and tour...
Excellent driver and tour guide. Nice places visited. But can improve the places to stay. One night the hotel was terrible, but they made changes for the next day.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $695 to $1,824
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quito.
How much does 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo cost?
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Prices start at $695 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quito usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quito is not rushed.
Is 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 78 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Quito, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 120-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo?
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Around 27 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quito can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quito and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quito within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quito?
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On Outty we rank every Quito experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day, Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way, Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quito?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo?
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Included: Entrance fees to all activites according to your tour; Breakfasts; Pure water all the trip; One meal of courtesy; and Driver/guide SUV (2 to 3 people) - Minivan (4 to 6 people) - Minibus (7 to 15 people). Not included: Meals; Personal expenses; Tips; and Optional Horse at Quilotoa Lake ($10). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 92 listed pickup locations in and around Quito. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo?
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Across 78 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for 4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including First class 4-day tour, First class 5-day tour, Standard 4-day (shared tour), Tourist Superior 5-day Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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