Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Start point
- Hotel Ibis Quito, La Pradera, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Meet at the lobby, 18:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis)
Optional Activities
- Full day exploration of Quito's Old Town (can be arranged in advance)
Landmarks Quito Old Town - Day 2
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Main Square
- Visit Cultural Center
- Visit Church of El Sagrario
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- Walk La Ronda street
- Visit Panecillo Hill viewpoint
- Visit Inti Nan Museum at equatorial site
- Visit French expedition monument at equatorial site
Optional Activities
- Ice cream with local rum, tequila, or native fruit flavors on La Ronda street
- Lunch at equatorial monument site
Landmarks Presidential Palace Main Square (Plaza de Independencia) Church of El Sagrario Church of San Francisco La Ronda Street Panecillo Hill Inti Nan Museum French expedition monument (Equatorial Line) - Day 3
Quito to Otavalo
Quito to Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Fe )
Optional Activities
- Explore Otavalo local market
Landmarks Otavalo Market - Day 4
Otavalo
Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Fe )
Optional Activities
- Guided hike around Cuicocha Lagoon crater rim with views of turquoise volcanic lake
Landmarks Cuicocha Lagoon - Day 5
Otavalo to Tena
Otavalo to Tena- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
- Day 6
Tena - Jungle
Tena - Jungle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Two-hour hike to El Mirador viewpoint
- Learn about medicinal plants from guide
- Taste tropical jungle fruits
- Canoe ride on Arajuno River
- Visit AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre
- Walk back through secondary jungle paths
- Evening gathering around fireplace
Optional Activities
- Swim in the river
- Relax in natural surroundings
Landmarks El Mirador viewpoint Arajuno River AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre - Day 7
Tena - Jungle
Tena - Jungle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Canoe ride to Runa Wasi lodge
- Rainforest hike with endemic flora and fauna
- View Ceibo tree with buttress roots and hill views
- Visit Quichua family
- Learn gold panning
- Learn traditional pottery making
- Learn chicha (yuca drink) crafting
- Learn blowpipe (serbatana) use for hunting
Landmarks Runa Wasi lodge Ceibo tree - Day 8
Tena to Baños
Tena to Baños- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Clara)
Optional Activities
- Explore Baños town
Landmarks Baños - Day 9
Baños
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
Landmarks Avenue of Waterfalls Tree House - Day 10
Baños to Chimborazo
Baños to Chimborazo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Wanderlot)
Included Activities
- Hike from base camp to Whymper Refuge
- View Andes from Whymper Refuge
Landmarks Chimborazo Volcano Whymper Refuge - Day 11
Riobamba to Cuenca
Riobamba to Cuenca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Orquidea)
Included Activities
- One-hour walk through Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
- Learn Pre-Inca and Inca history
- Visit Hat Museum (Panama Hat Factory)
Landmarks Ingapirca Archaeological Complex Hat Museum (Panama Hat Factory) - Day 12
Cuenca
Cuenca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Orquidea)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cuenca's picturesque streets and plazas
Landmarks Cuenca Old Town - Day 13
Cuenca to Guayaquil
Cuenca to Guayaquil- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Grand Hotel Guayaquil)
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown Guayaquil
- Visit Las Peñas Viewpoint
Landmarks Las Peñas - Day 14
Guayaquil to Puerto López
Guayaquil to Puerto López- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nantu)
Included Activities
- Cocktail show at hotel with local cocktail learning
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Relax by hotel pool
Landmarks Puerto López Beach - Day 15
Puerto López to Isla de la Plata
Puerto López to Isla de la Plata- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nantu)
Included Activities
- Speedboat ride to Isla de la Plata
- Two-hour hike on island
- Wildlife viewing (boobies, albatrosses, frigatebirds)
- Snorkel near island
- Salsa classes in evening
Optional Activities
- Humpback whale watching (seasonal May-September)
Landmarks Isla de la Plata (Silver Island) Machalilla National Park - Day 16
Puerto López
Puerto López- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nantu)
Optional Activities
- Explore Los Frailes Beach
- Stroll around town
- Visit local community
- Discover nearby attractions
- Biking tour
- Diving tour
Landmarks Los Frailes Beach - Day 17
Puerto López to Quito
Puerto López to Quito- End point
- Quito Airport Center, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International Departure, 18:00)
































