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
- Full day exploration of Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
- Day trip to Quito surroundings (can be arranged in advance)
Landmarks Quito's Old Town 


- Day 2
Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Public transportation tour of Quito's Old Town
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Main Square
- Visit Cultural Center
- Visit Church of El Sagrario
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- Visit 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 de la Independencia) Church of El Sagrario Church of San Francisco La Ronda Street Panecillo Hill Inti Nan Museum 

- Day 3
Quito to Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Fe )
Optional Activities
- Explore Otavalo local market
- Explore the village and surrounding volcanoes
Landmarks Otavalo Market 
- Day 4
Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Fe )
Optional Activities
- Guided hike around Cuicocha Lagoon - USD 80 per person (walk along crater rim, admire turquoise volcanic lake)
- Other activities (can be arranged in advance)
Landmarks Cuicocha Lagoon - Day 5
Otavalo to Tena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)

- Day 6
Tena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at the lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Two-hour hike to El Mirador viewpoint with guide
- Learn about medicinal plants and try tropical jungle fruits
- Canoe ride on Arajuno River
- Visit AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre
- Observe wildlife including toucans, parrots, monkeys, jaguars, capybaras
- Return to lodge on foot through secondary jungle paths
- Evening gathering around fireplace
Optional Activities
- Swim in the river during rest time at lodge
Landmarks El Mirador Viewpoint Arajuno River AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre - Day 7
Tena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Liana)
Included Activities
- Canoe ride to Runa Wasi lodge
- Rainforest hike with expert guide
- See Ceibo tree and surrounding views
- Learn about insects and jungle flora diversity
- Visit Quichua family
- Gold panning with local family
- Traditional pottery making
- Learn chicha preparation from yuca
- Experience serbatana (blowpipe hunting)
Landmarks Runa Wasi Lodge Ceibo Tree - Day 8
Tena to Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Clara)
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Baños
- Arrange a tour of Baños (can be organized in advance)
- 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 Baños
- Day 10
Baños to Chimborazo Volcano to Riobamba
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wanderlot)
Included Activities
- Hike from base camp at 4,700 meters to Whymper Refuge at 5,000 meters
- View the Andes from high altitude
Optional Activities
- Chimborazo MTB tour (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Chimborazo Volcano Whymper Refuge 


- Day 11
Riobamba to Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Orquidea)
Included Activities
- One-hour guided walk through Ingapirca Archaeological Complex
- Learn about Pre-Inca and Inca history
- Visit Hat Museum (Panama Hat Factory)
Landmarks Ingapirca Archaeological Complex 


- Day 12
Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Orquidea)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cuenca City's streets and plazas
- Visit cultural and historical sites (recommendations provided)
Landmarks Cuenca City 

- Day 13
Cuenca to Guayaquil
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Guayaquil)
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown Guayaquil
- Visit Las Peñas Viewpoint
Landmarks Las Peñas Viewpoint 
- Day 14
Guayaquil to Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nantu)
Included Activities
- Cocktail show at hotel (afternoon)
Optional Activities
- Enjoy the beach
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Day 15
Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nantu)
Included Activities
- Speedboat ride to Isla de la Plata
- Two-hour hike on the island
- Wildlife viewing including blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, frigatebirds, red-footed boobies
- Snorkeling near the island
- Salsa classes in the evening
Landmarks Isla de la Plata (Silver Island) Machalilla National Park 
- Day 16
Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nantu)
Optional Activities
- Relax in town
- Stroll around Puerto López
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito (optional extension)





















































