Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Arrival in Quito- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Quito Airport Arrivals Terminal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Alameda Hotel)
- Day 2
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Alameda Hotel)
Included Activities
- Quito city tour - 3 hours exploring Old Town
- Visit Basilica Church
- Visit Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia)
- Visit Compañía de Jesús Church
- Visit San Francisco Church
- Visit Panecillo Hill viewpoint
- Visit Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
- Visit Intiñan Museum with interactive exhibits
Landmarks Basilica Church (Basilica del Voto Nacional) Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia) Compañía de Jesús Church San Francisco Church Panecillo Hill Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Intiñan Museum - Day 3
Papallacta to Amazon
Papallacta to Amazon- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo Lodge)
Included Activities
- Thermal baths at Papallacta - soaking in hot springs pools
- Visit Ahuano village for Quichua cultural experience
- Learn traditional chicha-making and taste the beverage
- Participate in blowgun target-shooting
Landmarks Papallacta Napo River - Day 4
Amazon Rainforest Exploration
Amazon Rainforest Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the lodge), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo Lodge)
Included Activities
- Canoe ride on Napo River - 20 minutes
- Guided rainforest walk at Cosano - approximately 2 hours
- Visit Amazoonico rescue center
- Visit Mariposario (butterfly house)
Optional Activities
- The Island walk - 1-hour alternative walk on a flat river island observing plants and insects
Landmarks Cosano Amazoonico - Day 5
Baños and Waterfall Route
Baños and Waterfall Route- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sangay Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
- Explore Agoyan Waterfall
- Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
- Cross Manto de la Novia on tarabita (cable car)
Landmarks Pailón del Diablo Agoyan Waterfall Manto de la Novia - Day 6
Baños to Riobamba
Baños to Riobamba- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hacienda Abraspungo)
Included Activities
- Visit Swing of the End of the World at La Casa del Árbol
- Traditional marshmallow (sugar cane candy) production demonstration
Landmarks La Casa del Árbol (Swing of the End of the World) Tungurahua Volcano - Day 7
Chimborazo Reserve to Ingapirca to Cuenca
Chimborazo Reserve to Ingapirca to Cuenca- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Box lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Santa Lucia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve
- Visit Ingapirca archaeological site
- Explore Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca
- View Pilaloma building at Ingapirca
Landmarks Chimborazo Ingapirca - Day 8
Cuenca
Cuenca- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Santa Lucia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cuenca Old Town
- Visit main plaza and historic buildings
- Visit Old Cathedral (Museum for Religious Art)
- Visit Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Watch silversmiths at work
- Browse local handicrafts and flower market
- Visit Panama Hat factory
Landmarks Cuenca Old Town Old Cathedral (Museum for Religious Art) Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - Day 9
Cajas National Park to Guayaquil
Cajas National Park to Guayaquil- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Cacao y Mango Plantation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Wyndham Guayaquil Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cajas National Park
- Lunch at Cacao y Mango Plantation
- Visit cacao plantation
Landmarks Cajas National Park - Day 10
Departure
Departure- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE), Avenida de las Américas, Guayaquil, Guayas 0905, Ecuador (Guayaquil Airport Departures Terminal)
- Meals
- Breakfast
