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Ecuador Treasures Bucket List 8 Days Tour

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Meet at your hotel, 18:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dann Carlton)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
    • Full day in Quito or surroundings (can be arranged in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mariscal Sucre Museum
    • View Limpiopungo Lake
    • Mountain biking descent from 15,000 ft to Limpiopungo Lake
    • Sunset viewing at lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking to Refugio RIVAS basecamp (16,000 ft) - subject to altitude acclimatization
    • Lunch at lodge with Andes views (extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lake
    Mariscal Sucre Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Chugchilan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a village), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mama Hilda Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Isinlivi to Chugchilan village through local communities and farmland
    • Lunch in a village

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chugchilan town on your own
    Landmarks
    Chugchilan
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  4. Day 4

    Quilotoa Lake - Baños

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Floresta)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quilotoa Lake viewpoint
    • Photo opportunities at Quilotoa
    • Visit Agoyan Waterfall
    • Visit Manto de la Novia Waterfall
    • Visit Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
    • Walk to six balconies near Pailón del Diablo waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Shop local crafts at Quilotoa community
    • Zipline at Agoyan (Agoyan optional activity)
    • Cable car (Tarabita) across Pastaza Canyon at Manto de la Novia
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Lake
    Agoyan Waterfall
    Manto de la Novia Waterfall
    Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
    Pastaza Canyon
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  5. Day 5

    Baños to Amazon (Tena)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Welcome lunch at the lodge), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Casa del Suizo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casa de Balsa in Puyo
    • Learn about local crafts and Amazonian culture
    • Canoe ride to Anaconda Island
    • Hike to Caiman Lake (15 minutes)
    • Visit natural spots near Anaconda Island
    • Visit Kichwa family
    • Access to lodge pool, viewpoints, and Wi-Fi
    Landmarks
    Casa de Balsa
    Anaconda Island
    Caiman Lake
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  6. Day 6

    Amazon Jungle Explorations

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Casa del Suizo)

    Included Activities

    • Motor canoe ride up Napo River
    • Hike into primary forest at Misicocha (Cat's Lake)
    • Guided nature walk with expert local guide
    • Raft experience downstream on Napo River
    • Lunch at lodge
    • Canoe ride to Arajuno River
    • Guided walk at Amazoonico Rescue Center

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing massage (extra cost)
    • Visit Amazoonico Rescue Center (entrance fee $8 per person - not included)
    Landmarks
    Napo River
    Misicocha (Cat's Lake)
    Arajuno River
    Amazoonico Rescue Center
  7. Day 7

    Hummingbirds Sanctuary - Papallacta

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Pampallacta )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Archidona food market
    • Try Chonta Duro (Jungle Prawns)
    • Visit Guango Lodge Hummingbirds Sanctuary
    • Observe and photograph hummingbirds

    Optional Activities

    • Massage at Papallacta inn's spa (extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Guango Lodge Hummingbirds Sanctuary
    Archidona
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Papallacta

    End point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Departure transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 13:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing morning at resort pool
    • Spa treatment (extra cost)
    • Hike around Papallacta area

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    4.9
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.9
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    December 17th, 2025
    Our guide, Jose was excellent. He was very informative and entertaining and kept 16 passengers on schedule for the...
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    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Philip, Thank for taking time to share your tour impressions with us! We are happy to know that you had a great time on tour and enjoyed all sightseeings with the group. We look forward to assist you again in a close future on your next trip in Latin America. Saludos Guide Team
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    September 2nd, 2025
    We had a fantastic 8 days in Ecuador organized by Guide Ecuador. We didn't have to put much into the planning coz...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hi Alfie, We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful feedback. It is wonderful to know that the organization, service, and dedication of our team met your expectations. Your recognition inspires us to continue providing excellent and personalized experiences, and we would be honored to assist you again in the future. It was a real pleasure to have you in Ecuador, and we hope to welcome you again for another adventure in Latin America! Best Regards, Jhanis Guide Team
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  • L
    August 22nd, 2025
    First time taking Guide Ecuador, and I cannot say how happy I am. From the outset of asking questions and booking the...
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    Hi Lyli, We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip! Knowing that our guides and services helped make your experience so special truly motivates us. Thank you for trusting us, and we’ll be happy to welcome you on your next adventure. Best Regards, Jhanis Guide Team
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  • A
    September 27th, 2024
    Great insight. Alejandro, our guide, was brilliant and took us on a comprehensive 8 days tour. We packed a lot in:...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Alana, Thank you for all your words , we apreciate you took a moment to review our program , Alejandro is also happy to know you guys had a great time on tour. As now you know we are your friends and ready to assist you next time in Latin America. Saludos
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  • L
    June 21st, 2024
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    We are Spanish and we contacted Guidecuador travel to organize our trip to India. We met Sofia who was our permanent...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Lorenzo, we really appreciate your comment, we are pleased to know that you had a memorable experience on your trip with us. We hope to see you again in a new adventure very soon, best regards. GUIDECUADOR TEAM
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  • J
    December 18th, 2023
    Great tour and tour guide, Josue. A nice variety of experiences as I had never been to Ecuador before.
    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Joyce! We are extremely happy that you had enjoyed a lot of experiences while in Ecuador, that's our best reward. Remember that you will always have a friend here, and we hope to see you soon in another trip in Latin America.
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  • D
    March 24th, 2022
    Fantastic Trip We spent 1 week in Ecuador, split between the Amazon and the Andes. Both hotels, guides were...
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    Traveled in February 2022
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Hello Dorina, Thank you very much for visiting Ecuador with us! It is great tp hear you had a wonderful time in south america. we apreciate all your words and effort to share it. We now ready to host you somewhere else shorlty.
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  • Ecuador Treasures Bucket List  8 Days Tour reviewer 8
    April 6th, 2021
    Alejandro was simply the BEST and made each and every day of our week long tour exceptional. He chose unbelievable...
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    Traveled in January 2021
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Ann, it was a pleasure to show your my country. Thank you for your words I hope to see you in south America once again. Take Care and saludos a todos.
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  • J
    December 24th, 2019
    Alejandro took me and my partner on an 8 day tour around mainland Ecuador. We visited Quito, trekked through the...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Jeremy Thank you very much for your words , it help us growing. we look forward to meet you once again in South america. Regards Alex
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  • N
    July 26th, 2019
    Well worth the time and money, saw all the sights we had it in mind My wife and I enjoyed this trip a lot. The...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
    Dear Noah, many thanks for your generous tour review... I will love to assit you in southamerica once again in the future . Saludos Alex
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    Thomas

    Asked on March 15th, 2026

    One of the tours include like mountain biking. Is it possible not to do the biking part of the tour or you have to do that also.

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      yes we can skip biking at cotopaxi and focus more in the hikes at the park

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    Dan

    Asked on November 2nd, 2025

    How does our luggage get from Isinlivi to Chugchilan on day 3 if we are hiking?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      all luggage goes in the transport, so while you hike the transporte will take it to chugchilan

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    Adam

    Asked on October 15th, 2025

    Is there any flexibility with the trip dates or the range in which it can be taken?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      While the original available dates were in April and May, we're happy to extend the travel window until the end of June 2026 at the latest.

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      Adam

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Would this trip - or any similar experiences you offer - be suitable for young children around ages 3 and 6, in case we were to explore going as a full family?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      This trip could be customized to bring your kids to the tour.

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      Adam

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Would there happen to be any shorter tours (under 5 days) that we might be able to take advantage of instead?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      We will tell you shortly about adjusting to 4 or 5 days.

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    Ben

    Asked on August 4th, 2025

    What would the cost be for the tour if I were traveling alone?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      price as a solo traveler is usd 2905

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      Ben

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      I don't want to be the only person on the tour and, unfortunately, my friends aren't able to go. So I thought I would wait and see if others will book that tour. Does that make sense?

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    Gillian

    Asked on June 29th, 2025

    I am a solo traveller and would love to meet new people so I was wondering if anyone had booked onto the tours for rhe particular dates I am looking at.

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      we have this tour running on similar dates but private, so this is why we offer it as private too. we don't have a share tour for the rest of the year with this program

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    Anh-Dao

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    Are meals included in the tour?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, meals are generally provided during the tour as part of the package.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    What kind of meals can I expect during the tour?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Generally, you can expect a variety of local dishes, reflecting the cuisine of Ecuador, throughout the tour.

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    Mathias

    Asked on January 23rd, 2025

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The price per person for a private tour is USD 4900 based on six travelers.

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    Lysiane

    Asked on December 14th, 2024

    What is the accommodation like?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      The accommodation includes options such as Sacha Lodge and Termas de Papallacta, noted for their comfort and location.

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    Odessa

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Our tours operate as private groups, allowing for a personalized experience, so the maximum depends on your booking.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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