Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
- Start point
- Hotel Ibis Quito, La Pradera, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Meet at the lobby, 18:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
- Full day tour of Quito and surroundings (can be arranged with advance notice)
Landmarks Quito Old Town 


- Day 2
Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Explore Main Square
- Visit Cultural Center
- Visit Church of El Sagrario
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- Explore La Ronda street and enjoy local ice cream
- Visit Panecillo Hill viewpoint
- Visit Inti Nan Museum at equatorial site
- Visit French expedition monument at equatorial site
Landmarks Presidential Palace Main Square (Plaza Grande) Church of El Sagrario Church of San Francisco La Ronda Panecillo Hill Inti Nan Museum French Expedition Monument 

- Day 3
Quito to Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Fe )
Included Activities
- Explore Otavalo village
Optional Activities
- Visit Otavalo local market
Landmarks Otavalo Otavalo Market 
- Day 4
Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Fe )
Optional Activities
- Guided hike around Cuicocha Lagoon (USD 80 per person) - walk along the crater rim with breathtaking views of the turquoise volcanic lake
- Other activities (can be arranged with advance notice)
Landmarks Cuicocha Lagoon - Day 5
Otavalo to Tena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the lodge)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Jungle lodge briefing
Landmarks Tena 
- Day 6
Tena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at the lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Hike to El Mirador viewpoint with guide explaining medicinal plants and tropical fruits
- Canoe ride on Arajuno River
- Visit AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre
- Return to lodge on foot through secondary jungle paths
- Evening gathering and experience sharing
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the river
Landmarks El Mirador Viewpoint AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Arajuno River - Day 7
Tena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Canoe ride to Runa Wasi lodge
- Rainforest hike with guide
- Visit to Quichua family
- Learn about gold panning
- Learn about traditional pottery making
- Learn about crafting chicha from yuca
- Learn about serbatana (blowpipe) use
Landmarks Runa Wasi Lodge Ceibo Tree - Day 8
Tena to Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Clara)
Optional Activities
- Explore Baños town
- Arrange tours with operator assistance
Landmarks Baños - Day 9
Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Clara)
Optional Activities
- White Water Rafting on the Pastaza River (Class III) - Moderate, 4-hour tour
- Canyoning at Río Blanco or Chamaná - Moderate, 3-hour tour
- Bike Rental to Explore the Avenue of Waterfalls - Easy, 3-hour tour
- Hike to the Tree House - Demanding, 4-hour tour
- Horseback Riding - Moderate, 3-hour tour
- Motorbike Ride - Moderate, 4-hour tour
- Other activities in town
Landmarks Avenue of Waterfalls Pastaza River Tree House - Day 10
Baños to Riobamba via Chimborazo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wanderlot)
Included Activities
- Hike from base camp to Whymper Refuge
Landmarks Chimborazo Volcano Whymper Refuge 


- Day 11
Riobamba to Cuenca via Ingapirca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Orquidea)
Included Activities
- 1-hour walk through Ingapirca Archaeological Complex with historical interpretation
- Visit Hat Museum (Panama Hat Factory)
Landmarks Ingapirca Archaeological Complex Hat Museum (Panama Hat Factory) 


- Day 12
Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Orquidea)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cuenca's picturesque streets and plazas
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of recommended afternoon activities
Landmarks Cuenca 

- Day 13
Cuenca to Guayaquil
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Guayaquil)
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown Guayaquil
- Visit Las Peñas Viewpoint
Landmarks Las Peñas Guayaquil 
- Day 14
Guayaquil to Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nantu)
Included Activities
- Cocktail show at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Enjoy the beach
- Relax by the hotel pool
Landmarks Puerto López - Day 15
Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nantu)
Included Activities
- Speedboat ride to Isla de la Plata
- Two-hour hike on the island with wildlife viewing
- Snorkeling near the island
- Salsa classes in the evening
Optional Activities
- Humpback whale watching (seasonal, May-September)
Landmarks Isla de la Plata Machalilla National Park 
- Day 16
Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nantu)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around town
- Visit local community
- Explore Los Frailes Beach
- Biking tour (can be arranged)
- Diving tour (can be arranged)
Landmarks Los Frailes Beach - Day 17
Puerto López to Quito
- End point
- Quito Airport Center, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International Departure, 18:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Manta City Airport
Optional Activities
- Add extra night in Quito
- Extend stay in Ecuador





















































