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 exploration of Quito and surroundings (if arranged in advance)
Landmarks Quito Old Town 
- Day 2
Quito - Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hacienda Pinsaqui)
Included Activities
- Panecillo viewpoint visit
- San Francisco Church visit
- Compañía de Jesús Church visit
- Sagrario Church visit
- Quito main square and Government Palace area visit
- Archbishop's Palace visit
- Quito Cathedral visit
- First Gothic Church of Ecuador visit
- Journey through Guayllabamba Valley (Green Valley)
Optional Activities
- Fruit tasting in Guayllabamba Valley (Cherimoya and Lima fruits)
- Photography stops at viewpoints along route to Otavalo
Landmarks Panecillo Viewpoint San Francisco Church Compañía de Jesús Church Sagrario Church Quito Cathedral First Gothic Church of Ecuador Imbabura Province (The Lakes Province) 
- Day 3
Otavalo - Papallacta
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pampallacta )
Included Activities
- Otavalo Indian Market visit
- Peguche waterfall visit
- Cotacachi Area visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at typical restaurants in Cotacachi
- Guinea pig tasting
Landmarks Otavalo Indian Market Peguche Waterfall Cotacachi Area 
- Day 4
Coca - Yarina Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Yarina Eco-lodge)
Included Activities
- Socali path jungle walk visit
Landmarks Napo River 
- Day 5
Jungle Explorations
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical local lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Yarina Eco-lodge)
Included Activities
- Indigenous Quichuas del Oriente community visit
- Napo River wildlife observation (birds, insects, animals)
Landmarks Napo River - Day 6
Amazon Jungle Explorations
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Yarina Eco-lodge)
Included Activities
- Dos Ramas trail trek with medicinal plants, birds, and animals
- Tucan trail visit
- Canopy tower birdwatching
Landmarks Dos Ramas Trail Tucan Trail - Day 7
Coca - Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Upstream Napo River canoe ride with wildlife observation
Optional Activities
- Equator Line Museum and middle of the world site visit (USD 85 per person - must be arranged in advance)
Landmarks Equator Line Museum Middle of the World (Inti Ñan) - Day 8
Quito - Cotopaxi - Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Floresta)
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park visit
- Limpiopungo lagoon area exploration
- Hike around lagoon shore (optional)
Optional Activities
- Hike around Limpiopungo lagoon shore
- Climb to basecamp from Cotopaxi Staging Area
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Limpiopungo Lagoon Cotopaxi Volcano Cotopaxi Staging Area Avenue of the Volcanoes 
- Day 9
Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wanderlot)
Included Activities
- Baños city market visit
- Main Church of Baños visit
- Melcochas tasting
- Agoyan waterfall visit
- Manto de la Novia waterfall visit
- Pailon del Diablo waterfall visit and descent
Optional Activities
- Zipline at Agoyan waterfall (extra cost)
- Cable car (Tarabita) crossing over Pastaza Canyon at Manto de la Novia waterfall (extra cost)
Landmarks Baños Main Church Agoyan Waterfall Manto de la Novia Waterfall Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Pastaza Canyon - Day 10
Riobamba - Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ingapirca Archaeological Complex visit and guided walk
Optional Activities
- Devil's Nose train ride (Wednesday-Sunday, extra cost - arrangement assistance available)
Landmarks Ingapirca Archaeological Complex Hat Museum (Panama Hat Factory) 
- Day 11
Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Hotel)
Included Activities
- Calderon Park (Central Square) visit
- Modern Cathedral visit
- Old Cathedral visit
- Flower Market visit
- Larga Street colonial houses tour
- Tomebamba River visit
- Broken Bridge visit
- Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigines) visit
Landmarks Calderon Park Cuenca Cathedral (Old Cathedral) Cuenca Cathedral (Modern Cathedral) Flower Market Larga Street Tomebamba River Broken Bridge Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigines) 
- Day 12
Cuenca - Loja - Vilcabamba
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paraíso)
Included Activities
- San Francisco Church visit
- Loja Main Square visit
- Loja City Museum visit
- Loja City Gate visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop along the way to Vilcabamba Valley
Landmarks Loja City San Francisco Church Vilcabamba Valley - Day 13
Vilcabamba Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paraíso)
Included Activities
- 6-hour hike to Mandango Hill (demanding)
- 3-hour hike through Vilcabamba village surroundings
- Short walk to town
- Yoga classes at hotel
- Biking tour around Vilcabamba
Landmarks Mandango Hill Vilcabamba Village - Day 14
Vilcabamba - Guayaquil
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Guayaquil)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from highlands to coast with altitude and vegetation changes
Optional Activities
- Photography stops along the route to coast
Landmarks Guayaquil 
- Day 15
Guayaquil - Galápagos (Baltra)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deja Vú)
Included Activities
- Tortoise ranch visit at Santa Cruz highlands
Optional Activities
- Lunch at tortoise ranch
- Dinner at Quioskos street (fresh lobster and seafood)
- Night visit to pier (baby sharks, rays, and other animals)
Landmarks Baltra Airport Tortoise Ranch Santa Cruz Island Puerto Ayora 
- Day 16
Santa Cruz - Isabela Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cally)
Included Activities
- Tintoreras Islet visit and wildlife observation
- Snorkel at La Calera area with marine iguanas, sea turtles, sea lions, and fish
Landmarks Tintoreras Islet La Calera Area Isabela Island 
- Day 17
Isabela Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deja Vú)
Included Activities
- Free morning at Isabela Beach
- Wetlands and pink flamingos exploration (optional)
Landmarks Isabela Beach Isabela Wetlands - Day 18
Puerto Ayora - Quito
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Local Arrivals)
Optional Activities
- Additional night in Quito City (available with free advice and assistance)
- Extended exploration of Ecuador (available with free advice and assistance)
Landmarks Baltra Airport
