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Pure Nature in Northern Ecuador - 7 Days

7 days
Start and end in Quito
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Start point
    Plaza Grande, Chile y, Quito, Pichincha 1704, Ecuador (Pick-Up at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (3-star lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Middle of the World historic site
    • Inti Ñan Museum tour with interactive experiments
    • Short hike to hidden waterfall in cloud forest
    • Swimming/bathing at waterfall
    Landmarks
    Middle of the World
    Inti Ñan Museum
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  2. Day 2

    Mashpi Ecological Reserve

    Mashpi Ecological Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (3-star lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Bird-watching adventure in Mashpi Ecological Reserve
    • Sugar cane processing and tasting
    Landmarks
    Mashpi Ecological Reserve
  3. Day 3

    Cloud Forest to Mindo

    Cloud Forest to Mindo
    Accommodation
    Lodge (3-star lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Organic fruits and medicinal herbs exploration
    • Indigenous Yumbos cultural experience
    • Fruit and tuber planting and harvesting
    • Tulipe Museum and Archeological Site visit
    Landmarks
    Tulipe Museum and Archeological Site
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  4. Day 4

    Mindo

    Mindo
    Accommodation
    Lodge (3-star lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Short hikes to waterfalls with swimming
    • Ziplining with panoramic cloud forest views
    • Coffee tasting at local cafes
    • Butterfly garden visit
    • Frog concert at night
    Landmarks
    Mindo
  5. Day 5

    Mindo to Otavalo

    Mindo to Otavalo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cacao processing and tasting experience

    Optional Activities

    • Bike rental for area exploration
    • Horseback riding in the area
    Landmarks
    Otavalo
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  6. Day 6

    Otavalo

    Otavalo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local delicacies prepared during cooking class with chef)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Otavalo Market exploration
    • Cuicocha Crater Lake visit
    • Cooking class with local chef preparing local delicacies
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Market
    Cuicocha Crater Lake
  7. Day 7

    Otavalo to Quito

    Otavalo to Quito
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Drop-Off at Quito Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Condor Park visit with bird observation
    • Mojanda Lakes visit
    • Short hike at Mojanda Lakes (optional)

    Optional Activities

    • Short hike at Mojanda Lakes
    Landmarks
    Condor Park
    Mojanda Lakes
    Fuya Fuya Volcano

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change
Rating
5.0 (16 reviews)
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
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