Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
Optional Activities
- Day trip to explore Quito's old town and surrounding area (must be requested in advance)
Landmarks Quito Old Town Pichincha Volcano 
- Day 2
Pijal - Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local women using fresh produce from organic fields)
Included Activities
- Visit Sacha WarmiKuna women's project in Pijal
- Participate in preparation of traditional Aji salsa
- Learn about textile weaving process
- Explore Otavalo Indigenous Market
- Traditional lunch with local women using organic produce
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade scarves from local women
Landmarks Otavalo Indigenous Market Pijal Village - Day 3
Otavalo to Amazon Rainforest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent into Amazon rainforest with landscape observation
- Stop at Guacamayos-Macaw Lookout
Landmarks Guacamayos-Macaw Lookout Antisana National Reserve Sumaco National Reserve Arajuno River - Day 4
Amazon Rainforest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rainforest hike with wildlife search
- Introduction to jungle characteristics and medicinal plants
- Cultural visit with Kichwa community
- Cacao chocolate making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade ceramics from indigenous women
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 5
Rio Verde to Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Pailon Del Diablo waterfall
- Visit El Manto de la Novia waterfall
- Cable car ride through Pastaza Gorge
Optional Activities
- Hike around Pailon Del Diablo waterfall
- Visit spa and hot springs in Baños
Landmarks Rio Verde Sangay National Park Pailon Del Diablo El Manto de la Novia Pastaza Gorge Tungurahua Volcano 
- Day 6
Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit treehouse and swing "At the end of the world"
Optional Activities
- Optional activities in Baños
Landmarks Treehouse swing "At the end of the world" - Day 7
Chimborazo Volcano
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Short hike (0.9 km) to glacier at base of Chimborazo
- Wildlife observation including Andean condor, caracaras, hummingbirds, and vicuñas
Landmarks Chimborazo Volcano - Day 8
Chimborazo to Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Devil's Nose train site in Alausí
- Explore Palmira desert
- Visit Ingapirca Inca ruins
Landmarks Alausí Devil's Nose Train Palmira Desert Ingapirca Cuenca Old Town 
- Day 9
Cuenca
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Cuenca including Calderon Square, new Cathedral, El Barranco, and El Turi viewpoint
- Visit Panama hat factory with manufacturing process demonstration
Optional Activities
- Explore Chordeleg for jewelry and cutlery
- Visit Gualaceo market for traditional Macana shawls and fabrics
Landmarks Calderon Square Cuenca Cathedral El Barranco El Turi Viewpoint Chordeleg Gualaceo Market - Day 10
Cuenca to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Cuenca and surroundings
Landmarks Cuenca Old Town
