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Ecuador Encompassed
17 days, Quito to Quito
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If you don’t want to leave Ecuador without seeing as much as you can but with some time to chill, we don’t blame you — where better to get centred than the lateral centre of Earth? With nearly three weeks to explore, you’ll have plenty of time to do it all. Learn about traditional Quichua culture in the Amazon, wander the streets of cities like Quito and Cuenca, then enjoy the chill vibes in the surf town of Montañita.
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Quito to Quito
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Trip Code: SEEE
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Itinerary
Day 1Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Quito/Baños
Travel to Baños and be spoiled for choice with optional outdoor activities like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Or, take it easy and relax in local hot springs.
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BreakfastDay 3Baños
Enjoy another free day to take full advantage of all the activities in this adventurous town.
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Your Discover MomentDay 4Baños/Tena
Travel by bus into the Amazon Jungle. Spend two nights in rustic jungle huts in a local Quichua community. Enjoy nature walks and learn about local culture.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 5Tena
Enjoy a full day in the Amazon learning about local life in the jungle. Spend the night in rustic jungle huts in a Quichua community.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Tena/Papallacta
Cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Later, take a local bus to Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools with volcanic views.
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BreakfastDay 7Papallacta/Quito
Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hot springs before travelling back to Quito for free time to explore.
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BreakfastDay 8Quito/Otavalo
Explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come every week to sell handmade goods as well as livestock, fruits, and vegetables.
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BreakfastDay 9Otavalo/Cotopaxi
Travel by bus to Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon, opt to explore the area or mountain bike with views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the night in a mountain lodge near the national park.
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BreakfastDay 10Cotopaxi/Alausí
In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on to Alausi.
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BreakfastDay 11Alausí/Cuenca
Board the train for an included excursion bound for the Devil's Nose. After, head to Cuenca and marvel at its colonial architecture.
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BreakfastDay 12Cuenca
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt for a city tour or go hiking in Cajas National Park.
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BreakfastDay 13Cuenca/Montañita
Head to the coastal laid-back surf town of Montañita. En route, stop at a traditional cacao hacienda.
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BreakfastDay 14Montañita/Puerto López
Head to the beach town of Puerto Lopez and the beautiful Machalilla National Park that surrounds it. There are tons of activities in the area to take part in over the next few days.
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BreakfastDay 15Puerto López
Enjoy free time to explore. Optional activities include hiking in Machalilla National Park, relaxing on white-sand beaches, or whale- watching (when in season). Or, opt for the popular day-trip to Isla del Plata, home to a variety of seabirds including blue-footed boobies and fantastic snorkelling that rivals the Galápagos.
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BreakfastDay 16Puerto López/Quito
Fly Back to Quito and enjoy free time. Opt to take a city tour, ride the cable car up the nearby volcano, or relax in one of the city's many cafés and restaurants.
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BreakfastDay 17Quito
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Baños
- Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
- Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta
- Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Cacao Hacienda, Naranjito
- Your Discover Moment: Puerto López
- Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit
- Cotopaxi National Park visit
- Devil's Nose Train Excursion
- Orientation walk of Cuenca
- Traditional cacao hacienda visit
- Machalilla NP stay
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (12 nts), simple village cabañas (2 nts, multi-share), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).
Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD385-500 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, plane, taxis, motorized canoe, private van, 4x4 vehicles, pickup truck.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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