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Ecuador's Greatest Highlights 12 Days

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Start and end in Quito
4.1 (32 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

    Arrival in Quito
    Landmarks
    Quito
  3. Day 2

    Otavalo - Cuicocha

    Otavalo - Cuicocha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quitsato sundial in Cayambe
    • Explore La Plaza de los Ponchos craft market in Otavalo
    • Visit leather crafts market in Cotacachi
    • Viewpoint walk at Cuicocha Lagoon

    Optional Activities

    • Taste authentic Ecuadorian coffee and bizcochos
    Landmarks
    Quitsato Sundial
    Cayambe Volcano
    La Plaza de los Ponchos
    San Pablo Lake
    Imbabura Hill
    Cuicocha Lagoon
  4. Day 3

    Quito to Cotopaxi National Park

    Quito to Cotopaxi National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Limpiopungo
    • Short walk around Lake Limpiopungo

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to José Rivas refuge at 4800m
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Lake Limpiopungo
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    José Rivas Refuge
  5. Day 4

    Quilotoa Loop Hike

    Quilotoa Loop Hike
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Quilotoa Lagoon
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Lagoon
    Quilotoa Volcano
  6. Day 5

    Rest Day

    Rest Day
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 6

    Waterfalls and Cloud Forests

    Waterfalls and Cloud Forests
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit end of the world tree house and swings
    • Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
    • Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
    • Visit Melcocha factory
    Landmarks
    Manto de la Novia Waterfall
    Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
  8. Day 7

    Termas de Papallacta to Amazon

    Termas de Papallacta to Amazon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Relax in volcanic hot springs at Termas de Papallacta
    Landmarks
    Termas de Papallacta
    Antisana Volcano
    Puente de Cuyabeno
  9. Day 8

    Cuyabeno River

    Cuyabeno River
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Motorized canoe trip on Cuyabeno River (2.5 hours)
    • Visit Laguna Grande
    • Nocturnal jungle excursion for bats and caimans
    Landmarks
    El Puente del Cuyabeno
    Cuyabeno River
    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
    Laguna Grande
  10. Day 9

    Indigenous Siona Community Experience

    Indigenous Siona Community Experience
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Shared meal with indigenous Siona community), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise canoe ride
    • Visit indigenous Siona community
    • Participate in cassava harvest
    • Learn to make traditional cassava bread
    • Share lunch with community
    • Guided jungle walk for insects and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Siona Community
  11. Day 10

    Jungle Exploration and Medicinal Plants

    Jungle Exploration and Medicinal Plants
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit lookout tower
    • Short hike through forest
    • Medicinal plants exploration
    • Canoe or walking jungle expedition
    • Afternoon paddle tour on Cuyabeno River
    Landmarks
    Cuyabeno River
    Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
  12. Day 11

    Amazon Lodge to Quito

    Amazon Lodge to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Final sunrise canoe trip
    • Box lunch during travel
    Landmarks
    El Puente del Cuyabeno
  13. Day 12

    Departure from Quito

    Departure from Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

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