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12 Days Andean Adventure: Traversing Ecuador's Icons and Hidden Gems

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  • High-altitude Andean landscape filled with tall frailejones plants and rolling green mountains under a vivid blue sky.
  • Historic square with a large church and many people walking.
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Responsible Travel South America
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Fully Guided
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Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Quito Airport Center, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Pick up at International Arrivals Gate)

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk around the hotel neighborhood
    Landmarks
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Quito

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore historic center of Quito (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit plazas and churches in colonial Quito
    • Visit Mitad del Mundo (equator line)
    Landmarks
    Quito Historic Center
    Mitad del Mundo
  3. Day 3

    Quito - Ibarra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional rose plantation
    • Visit Quitsato Solar Clock
    • Taste Cayambe local biscuits
    • Visit Yahuarcocha Lake
    Landmarks
    Quitsato Solar Clock
    Cayambe
    Yahuarcocha Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Ibarra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hikes through Andean highlands (2-3.5 hours)
  5. Day 5

    Ibarra - Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cuicocha Lake (volcanic crater lake)
    • Walk along Cuicocha viewpoint
    • Visit Otavalo Market (traditional artisan market)
    Landmarks
    Cuicocha Lake
    Cotacachi Volcano
    Otavalo Market
  6. Day 6

    Otavalo - Amazon Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Papallacta Hot Springs
    • Guided nature walk in Amazon rainforest
    • Chocolate session - learn about cacao and Ecuadorian culture
    Landmarks
    Papallacta Hot Springs
  7. Day 7

    Amazon Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided jungle hike with natural cave visit
    • Visit local community
    • Night walk in rainforest
  8. Day 8

    Amazon Region - Baños

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Tungurahua Volcano
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  9. Day 9

    Baños

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casa del Árbol - Swing at the End of the World
    • Travel Route of the Waterfalls
    • Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
    Landmarks
    Casa del Árbol
    Pailón del Diablo
  10. Day 10

    Baños - Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quilotoa Lagoon (volcanic crater lake)
    • Walk along Quilotoa rim
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    Quilotoa Lagoon
    Cotopaxi Volcano
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  11. Day 11

    Cotopaxi National Park - Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Limpiopungo Lagoon
    • Hike to José Rivas Refuge (approximately 4,800 meters elevation)
    Landmarks
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    José Rivas Refuge
  12. Day 12

    Quito

    End point
    Quito Airport Center, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Pick up at International Arrivals Gate)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Continue to Galápagos Islands
    • Extend trip to other South American destinations
    Landmarks
    Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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