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13 Days Exploring Ecuador Highlands and Rainforest

Quito, Ecuador
  • 13 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • 12 nights of lodging
    • Bilingual national guide (English / Spanish)
    • According to the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
    • Transportation to the mentioned sites
    • Transport by motor canoe from El Puente de Cuyabeno to the lodge and vice versa
    • Breakfast (12)
      Breakfast
    • Lunch (3)
      Lunch
    • Dinner (3)
      Dinner
    • Travel insurance
    • The tour includes stops for food (not included), the food expenses for each site is around $10.00 pp
    • Gratuities
    • Personal expenses
    • Community Entrance Fee ($5 payable in cash)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point

    • Mariscal Sucre Airport
      Quito Ecuador

    Pickup details

    Upon arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport, a guide will await you at the entrance of the airport, he will hold a sign with your name on it.

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Welcome to Ecuador: Let Your Adventure Begin!

    1 Stop

    1

    Quito

    5 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Quito

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Andean Adventure: From Ancient Clocks to Craft Markets

    5 Stops

    1

    Quitsato Mitad del Mundo Monument

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Lago San Pablo

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Otavalo Market

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Cotacachi

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Cuicocha Lake

    2 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Quito

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    City Tour Quito

    4 Stops

    1

    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Basilica del Voto Nacional

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Quito

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños

    3 Stops

    1

    Cotopaxi National Park

    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Laguna Quilotoa

    3 hours Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Banos

    2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Baños de Agua Santa

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    Baños through the volcanoes avenue

    1 Stop

    1

    Cascada El Pailon

    8 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Baños de Agua Santa

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 6

    A High Altitude Adventure

    1 Stop

    1

    Mount Chimborazo

    5 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Baños de Agua Santa

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 7

    Rainforest Adventure: From Baños to Lago Agrio

    2 Stops

    1

    Puyo

    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Parque Central de Lago Agrio

    6 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Lago Agrio

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 8

    Into the Heart of Cuyabeno: Wildlife Expedition

    2 Stops

    1

    Parque Central de Lago Agrio

    5 hours Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

    3 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Cuyabeno

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9

    Adventure in the Rainforest: Immersive Wildlife Encounters

    1 Stop

    1

    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

    8 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Cuyabeno

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 10

    Amazon Immersion: Culture, Nature, and Sunset Magic

    1 Stop

    1

    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

    8 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Cuyabeno

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 11

    Farewell to the Jungle: Morning Canoe Adventure

    2 Stops

    1

    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Tena

    6 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Tena

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 12

    From Cocoa Farms to Soothing Springs

    2 Stops

    1

    Tena

    3 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Termas de Papallacta

    6 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Quito

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 13

    Private Transfer to Quito Airport for Departure

    1 Stop

    Quito (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Meals can be according to dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
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    From $1,735.00

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    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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