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The Heart of Ecuador: Highlands to Amazon Adventure

10 days

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Start and end in Quito

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Operator: Authentic Ecuador
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Start point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick-up from Quito airport)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Day 2
Quito to Otavalo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Otavalo traditional market
- Visit Peguche waterfall
- Browse handicraft shops and workshops in Peguche
Landmarks
Otavalo Market
Peguche Waterfall
Day 3
Otavalo to Mindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tarabita cable car ride across canyon
- Hiking to waterfalls
- Swimming in natural pools
- Cloud forest exploration
- Nighttime forest exploration to observe nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks
Mindo Cloud Forest
Day 4
Mindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transportation to/from Quito
Optional Activities
- Hiking to waterfalls and swimming
- Visit Mariposario de Mindo (butterfly farm)
- Early morning birdwatching
- Tubing
- Ziplining
Landmarks
Mariposario de Mindo
Day 5
Quito to Baños via Cotopaxi National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park exploration
- Limpiopungo Lagoon visit with wildlife viewing
- Trek to Jose Rivas refuge
Landmarks
Cotopaxi Volcano
Limpiopungo Lagoon
Jose Rivas Refuge
Day 6
Baños
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
Optional Activities
- Biking to Pailón del Diablo from hotel
- Relax in hot springs
- Visit Casa del Árbol treehouse
- Short hikes in surroundings
Landmarks
Pailón del Diablo
Casa del Árbol
Day 7
Baños to Archidona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (3-course dinner)
Accommodation
Lodge (Mid-Range Amazon Lodge)
Included Activities
- 3-course dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike in 120-hectare private reserve
- Swimming in spring water pool
- Guided exploration of medicinal plants with native guide
- Horseback riding through tropical scenery
- Artisan chocolate workshop
- Dipping in Inchillaqui river
Landmarks
Inchillaqui River
Day 8
Archidona to Napo River and Tena
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on river bank), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Mid-Range Amazon Lodge)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe ride on Napo River
- AmaZOOnico wildlife rescue center visit
- Guided walk with flora and medicinal plant education
- Picnic lunch on river bank
- Visit native Kichwa family for chicha preparation demonstration
- Explore Tena market
Landmarks
Napo River
AmaZOOnico Wildlife Rescue Center
Selva Viva
Tena Market
Day 9
Archidona to Quito via Papallacta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk through lodge gardens
- Relax in Papallacta thermal hot springs
Optional Activities
- Massage at Papallacta (additional cost)
Landmarks
Papallacta Hot Springs
Day 10
Departure from Quito
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Drop off at Quito airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Otavalo Market
Peguche Waterfall

Landmarks
Mindo Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Mariposario de Mindo

Landmarks
Cotopaxi Volcano
Limpiopungo Lagoon
Jose Rivas Refuge

Landmarks
Pailón del Diablo
Casa del Árbol

Landmarks
Inchillaqui River

Landmarks
Napo River
AmaZOOnico Wildlife Rescue Center
Selva Viva
Tena Market

Landmarks
Papallacta Hot Springs

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Where You'll Stay

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Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
Mid-Range Amazon Lodge
Lodge
Days 7, 8

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Authentic Ecuador

Rating: 5(16 reviews)
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Tour Operator
5.0

Robin
May 27th, 2026
Our experience with TourRader was great. Even before our trip Paul was readily available to answer all my questions....
Our experience with TourRader was great. Even before our trip Paul was readily available to answer all my questions. They were very flexible, I did not think I would be able to climb Cotopaxi. Our tour guide was able to develop an alternative day. It was one of the best of our 4 week trip. At the end of our tour we found ourselves we hour between flights. Paul was able to find us a guide to tak us around. The second part of our trip we spent in the Yasuni National Park were we saw a great variety of animals and flora. We really appreciated that we were able to stay in the Kichwa Aňague Community and learn about their culture. Knowing that they are using ecotourism to help preserve their culture as well as the rainforest made us feel good about spending our vacation with them. The lodge, food and staff including the guides were great. On this trip we always felt we were being cared for even with multiple flights and boat rides. To top it off I had left my hat in a guides car. I had it returned to me before we flew home.Show more
Maria
April 1st, 2026
Good balance of activities. Great tour guide. Very original and unique ideas to explore. Excellent insight into...
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Chien
March 17th, 2026
I went on this tour with my wife and two other couples. Ariel was very communicative and helpful as I added one...
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The Heart of Ecuador: Highlands to Amazon Adventure

Itinerary

Arrival in Quito

Quito to Otavalo

Included Activities

Otavalo to Mindo

Included Activities

Mindo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Quito to Baños via Cotopaxi National Park

Included Activities

Baños

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Baños to Archidona

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Archidona to Napo River and Tena

Included Activities

Archidona to Quito via Papallacta

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure from Quito

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