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The Andean Pulse & Amazonian Soul

7 days
Start and end in Quito
5.0
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick up from Quito airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4-star Boutique Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Premium gastronomy experience featuring traditional Ecuadorian flavors including creamy locro de papa and world-class cacao)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4-star Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center
    • Premium gastronomy experience with traditional Ecuadorian flavors
    • Visit to the Middle of the World at Latitude 0° 0' 0"
    • Intiñan Museum exploration with interactive physics experiments
    Landmarks
    La Compañía
    Plaza Grande
    Intiñan Museum
    Middle of the World Monument
  3. Day 3

    Quito to Quilotoa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4-star Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
    • Stop at Toachi River Canyon
    • Visit to indigenous community of Tigua
    • Viewing Quilotoa crater lake panorama

    Optional Activities

    • Hike down to shore for kayaking across mineral-rich waters
    • View from glass-walled Shalala viewpoint
    • Mule ride back up the steep crater walls
    • Traditional Andean lunch
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Crater Lake
    Toachi River Canyon
    Tigua
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  4. Day 4

    Kuyana Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fusion dinner highlighting fresh, authentic Amazonian ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Premium Sustainable Amazon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink at the lodge
    • Moderately easy trek on Guitarracocha Trail (2.5/5 difficulty)
    • Visit to Kuyana Island
    • Scenic lookout with views of Hollin River and rainforest
    • Fusion dinner with fresh Amazonian ingredients

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the river's clear waters
    Landmarks
    Kuyana Island
    Guitarracocha Trail
    Hollin River
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  5. Day 5

    Kuyana Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Premium Sustainable Amazon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning bird-watching session (1 hour, easy difficulty)
    • Three-hour trek to Ushpayacu Waterfalls
    • Interactive cooking workshop for Amazonian cuisine
    • Chocolate-making from scratch
    Landmarks
    Ushpayacu Waterfalls
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  6. Day 6

    Kuyana Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Premium Sustainable Amazon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit with Quechua family in Santo Domingo del Hollín village
    • Guided night trek (1 hour, 2/5 difficulty) for nocturnal wildlife observation

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation by the pool
    • Time on private terrace
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo del Hollín
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  7. Day 7

    Kuyana Island

    End point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Drop off at Quito airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tree planting activity in Hollín River Reforestation Project

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
5(15 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Reviews from other tours by Authentic Ecuador

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    April 1st, 2026
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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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  • gordon
    December 24th, 2025
    I started off with an 8-day Central Highlands volcano tour and then this morph into an additional few days in the...
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    • For any tour departing before July 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Ecuador. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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