Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Quito
- Start point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Arrival transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San José de Puembo Hotel), Hotel (San José de Puembo Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown Quito with hotel-arranged taxi transport
Landmarks Pichincha Volcano 
- Day 2
Quito to Otavalo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indio Inn Hotel), Hotel (Indio Inn Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Quitsato Equator Monument
- Walk at San Pablo Lake
Optional Activities
- Explore Otavalo market
- Try coca tea in Otavalo
Landmarks Quitsato Equator Monument San Pablo Lake Imbabura Volcano 
- Day 3
Indigenous Communities - Peguche
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked seasonal meal from indigenous community, such as locro de papa (potato and cheese soup), fritada (fried chunks of pork with corn), yucca or quinoa with meat and vegetables)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indio Inn Hotel), Hotel (Indio Inn Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk around Cuicocha crater lake
- Visit indigenous community with home-cooked lunch
- Visit Peguche village and learn about panpipe-making
Landmarks Cuicocha Crater Lake 
- Day 4
Quito Colonial City
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ikala Quito Hotel), Hotel (Ikala Quito Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit La Compania church
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- Climb Cerro Panecillo to Virgen de Quito statue
Optional Activities
- Explore city museums
- Discover Old Town at your own pace
- Try local Ecuadorian food at city restaurants
Landmarks La Compania Church Church of San Francisco Cerro Panecillo Virgen de Quito Statue - Day 5
Cotopaxi National Park
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San José de Puembo Hotel), Hotel (San José de Puembo Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon
Landmarks Cotopaxi Volcano Cotopaxi National Park Limpiopungo Lagoon 
- Day 6
Papallacta Hot Springs to Tena
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Jardin Aleman), Lodge (Jardin Aleman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dip at Papallacta Hot Springs
- Walk on mountain stream trail through cloud forest
Optional Activities
- Papallacta Hummingbird Garden - US$5 per person
Landmarks Papallacta Hot Springs Antisana Volcano - Day 7
Amazon Jungle Exploration
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Jardin Aleman), Lodge (Jardin Aleman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Amazon with local guide
- Walk through rock labyrinth and cave formations
- Bird-watching walk along Misahualli River
Landmarks Misahualli River - Day 8
Canoe Trip and Local Community
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Jardin Aleman), Lodge (Jardin Aleman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Canoe trip to Misicocha protected forest reserve
- Visit local jungle community
- Learn to make traditional chicha drink
Landmarks Misicocha Protected Forest Reserve Napo River - Day 9
Avenue of the Waterfalls
- Accommodation
- Hostel (La Floresta Hotel), Hostel (La Floresta Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive Avenue of the Waterfalls route
- Visit Pailon del Diablo waterfall
Optional Activities
- Banos Thermal Springs - US$3 per person
Landmarks Tungarahua Volcano Pailon del Diablo Waterfall 
- Day 10
Chimborazo Forest Reserve to Riobamba
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Montecarlo), Hotel (Hotel Montecarlo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Chimborazo Forest Reserve
- Drive to Hermanos Carrel Refuge at 4,800 meters
Landmarks Mount Chimborazo Chimborazo Forest Reserve Hermanos Carrel Refuge 
- Day 11
Ingapirca - Cuenca
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hotel Balcones), Guesthouse (Hotel Balcones (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Palacio Real community
- Walk trails around Palacio Real
- Visit Museum of Llamas
- Visit Ingapirca Inca complex and archaeological sites
Landmarks Ingapirca 
- Day 12
Cuenca UNESCO City Exploration
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hotel Balcones), Guesthouse (Hotel Balcones (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Cuenca historical areas
- Visit Diez de Agosto food market
- Visit El Turi panoramic viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Explore museums in Cuenca
- Shop at markets for souvenirs
- Visit thermal pools in Banos, 8 kilometers (5 miles) outside Cuenca
Landmarks El Turi Viewpoint - Day 13
Free Day in Cuenca
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San José de Puembo Hotel), Hotel (San José de Puembo Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore markets for souvenirs
- Climb cathedral spires
- Visit city museums
- Explore cafes, restaurants, and bars
- Day 14
Departure from Quito
- End point
- Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador (Departure transfer to the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport, 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
