Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International Arrive)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's colonial streets and historic churches
- Visit colorful plazas in the city center
Landmarks Quito Historic Center - Day 2
Otavalo Cultural and Shopping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Quitsato solar clock at equinoxes and solstices with views of Cayambe mountain
- Stop at scenic viewpoint to view San Pablo Lake with Imbabura Volcano backdrop
- Explore La Plaza de los Ponchos indigenous handicraft market in Otavalo
- Shopping stop in Cotacachi for leather crafts
- Visit Cuicocha Lagoon volcanic crater lake
Optional Activities
- Purchase local treats like Ecuadorian coffee, chocolate, and oven-baked bizcochos at Quitsato
Landmarks Quitsato Solar Clock San Pablo Lake Imbabura Volcano La Plaza de los Ponchos Cotacachi Cuicocha Lagoon - Day 3
Cotopaxi Hike and Bike
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Acclimatization stop in Machachi with breakfast and mountain views
- Trek to José Rivas Refuge at 4,864 meters with panoramic vistas
Optional Activities
- Downhill bike ride from Cotopaxi's upper slopes to Limpiopungo Lagoon
Landmarks Cotopaxi Volcano Cotopaxi National Park José Rivas Refuge Limpiopungo Lagoon Pasochoa Mountain Ruminahui Mountain Ilinizas Peaks 
- Day 4
Machachi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit indigenous markets in Latacunga
- Explore Saquisilí market
- Visit indigenous hut at 3,800 meters to learn about mountain life
- Visit Tigua community for wooden sculptures and sheepskin paintings
- Visit Quilotoa Lagoon volcanic crater
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in Quilotoa Lagoon
- Swimming in Quilotoa Lagoon
Landmarks Latacunga Indigenous Markets Saquisilí Market Tigua Community Toachi River Canyon Quilotoa Lagoon - Day 5
Mindo Adventure
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mindo cloud forest
Optional Activities
- Visit Butterfly and Orchidarium (entrance fee not included, US $8)
- Canopy ride through the treetops (additional cost US $10-20)
- Cross Tarabita cable car over the river
- Hike and swim in the river
- Visit local artisan chocolate factory (additional cost US $10)
Landmarks Mindo Cloud Forest Butterfly and Orchidarium Tarabita Cable Car 
- Day 6
Baños de Agua Santa - Waterfalls and Swings Adventures
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Baños de Agua Santa
Optional Activities
- Tree House and Swings at the End of the World (entrance fee not included, US $1)
- Manto de la Novia Waterfall visit (entrance fee not included, US $5)
- Pailón del Diablo Waterfall visit (entrance fee not included, US $5)
- Visit Melcocha Factory
Landmarks Tree House and Swings at the End of the World Manto de la Novia Waterfall Pailón del Diablo Waterfall Melcocha Factory 
- Day 7
Papallacta Hot Springs to Puente de Cuyabeno
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Relax in thermal pools at Termas de Papallacta
- Enjoy views of Antisana Volcano
Landmarks Termas de Papallacta Antisana Volcano Puente de Cuyabeno 
- Day 8
Puente de Cuyabeno to Nicky Amazon Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch at Nicky Amazon Lodge), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Nicky Amazon Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Lodge in Cuyabeno)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe journey along Cuyabeno River (2.5 hours)
- Exploration of Nicky Amazon Lodge area
- Visit to Laguna Grande
- Swimming in Laguna Grande
- Sunset viewing over Laguna Grande
- Night excursion spotting bats and caimans
Landmarks El Puente del Cuyabeno Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Cuyabeno River Nicky Amazon Lodge Laguna Grande - Day 9
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Nicky Amazon Lodge), Lunch (Lunch shared with Siona community hosts), Dinner (Dinner at Nicky Amazon Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Lodge in Cuyabeno)
Included Activities
- Dawn canoe excursion with bird watching
- Visit to Siona indigenous community
- Cassava harvest participation
- Learn to prepare 'Cassave' traditional bread
- Guided jungle walk exploring insects, spiders, and tree frogs
- Lunch with Siona community hosts
Landmarks Siona Indigenous Community Cuyabeno River Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Jungle - Day 10
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast at Nicky Amazon Lodge), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Nicky Amazon Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Lodge in Cuyabeno)
Included Activities
- Visit to Observation Tower with jungle canopy views
- Short jungle hike
- Exploration of medicinal plants and traditional native uses
- Afternoon paddle along Cuyabeno River
- Wildlife observation (birds, river dolphins, caimans)
Landmarks Observation Tower Cuyabeno River Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Jungle - Day 11
Cuyabeno to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Nicky Amazon Lodge), Lunch (Boxed lunch for journey back to El Puente de Cuyabeno)
Included Activities
- Final dawn canoe excursion with wildlife observation
- Farewell exploration of Amazon landscape
Landmarks Cuyabeno River El Puente de Cuyabeno - Day 12
Departure from Quito
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Domestic Departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Galapagos Islands extension tour (available for additional booking)
