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Self-Drive Experience in Equador: The Andes, The Amazon Rainforest and The Pacific Coast

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From Quito to Guayaquil
5.0
1 traveler review
Self-Drive Experience in Equador: The Andes, The Amazon Rainforest and The Pacific Coast - Signature Tours

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  • Family
  • Self Drive
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  • Private
Platinum Operator
Signature Tours
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English, Spanish
Age range 2 to 70

Places You’ll See

  • Quito
    Quito
  • Otavalo
    Otavalo
  • Banos
    Banos
  • Chimborazo Volcano
    Chimborazo Volcano
  • Cuenca
    Cuenca
  • Guayaquil
    Guayaquil
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed colonial district
  • Discover Otavalo's indigenous crafts market
  • Hike around Cuicocha's volcanic crater lake
  • Relax in Papallacta's natural hot springs
  • Visit the ancient Ingapirca Complex ruins

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Quito International Airport
  2. Day 2 Visit to the Colonial District in Quito
  3. Day 3 Start your Self-Drive Journey to the Northern Andes
  4. Day 4 Otavalo Region: Peguche Village and Waterfall, Cuicocha Lake & Cotacachi village, San Pablo Lake and Lechero, Parque Condor
  5. Day 5 Route from Otavalo to Misahualli region (6 hr / 280km)
  6. Day 6 Amazon Rainforest Explorations
  7. Day 7 Route Back to the Andes from Misahualli to Baños (3 hr / 150km)
  8. Day 8 Route from Baños, Riobamba, Chimborazo Volcano (3 hr /130 km)
  9. Day 9 Route Palmira Desert, Ozogoche Lakes, Ingapirca Complex (6 hr / 290 km)
  10. Day 10 Cuenca & Handicrafts Valley
  11. Day 11 Route Cuenca – Lowlands of the Pacific Ocean to Guayaquil ( 4 hr / 200 km)
  12. Day 12 Guayaquil – Spondylus Route Puerto Lopez ( 4h30/ 232 km )
  13. Day 13 Route from Spondylus to Guayaquil ( 4h30/ 232 km )
  14. Day 14 Guayaquil, Departure Flight
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Signature Tours

4.9
(427 reviews)
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Number of tours

188

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    Signature Tours
    4.9
  • W
    · May 19th, 2021
    Thanks to Signature, we have dared to discover Ecuador in our own way. The organization was perfect from start to finish, we had support throughout our trip, the hotels were fantastic and we received the best suggestions of places to visit. Thank you for this magnificent experience.
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    Signature Tours commented on this review
    thanks so much Wendy for sharing your comments with us! hope to see you soon again in any of our regions to discover new experiences! have a fantastic day!
    Trip date: February 2020
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Tour ID: 216930

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