Just wanted to check if there will be mosquito netting provided as part of our accommodations, especially in the Amazon basin area. And would you recommend anti-malaria medication or is good application of deet mosquito spray adequate?

Mosquito nets will not be provided, but you can purchase it or rent it on location. Anti-malaria medication and/or yellow fever vaccination are optional and it's the decision/responsability of the traveler to consult a travel doctor for updated information and advice.

What are the insurance requirements for the tour?

All travellers must have emergency medical travel insurance covering medical expenses, evacuation, and repatriation for at least USD 200,000.

What documentation is required for trip preparation?

Travellers must ensure they have all required travel documents, a suitable insurance policy, and that they meet the vaccination requirements.

Can booking details for flights be updated after booking?

Yes, flight details should be updated immediately in the Good To Go system to ensure all services, like airport transfers, are accurately arranged.

How can travellers join a tour that is close to departure date?

Joining a tour close to the departure date requires full payment and acceptance of terms, as spots are subject to availability and require confirmation from the local office.

What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

Cancellations up to the 30th day prior to departure will retain a 20% non-refundable deposit. Cancellations from the 29th day to the 3rd day prior incur a 70% fee, and from the 2nd day prior or no show, a 95% fee applies.

How safe is it to visit Ecuador for this trip?

As you have booked direct with G Adventures please contact them for any other questions you may have.

What is the room arrangement for solo travellers?

Solo travellers are paired with another traveller of the same gender unless a single supplement is requested.

What is the maximum altitude reached on this tour?

This tour reaches approximately 4800 metres in altitude at its highest point.

What are the age requirements for participating in the tour?

Participants must be 12 years of age or older to join this tour. However, if an 11-year-old will turn 12 by the departure date, they are eligible to participate.

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Journeys: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes National Geographic Journeys

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Otavalo with its colorful market and the Hotel Hacienda Pinsaqui, very beautiful and historical place.
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Accommodation
Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line
Day 2
Quito to Otavalo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional specialities at a local community establishment)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pinsaqui)
Included Activities
- Otavalo Handicrafts Market Visit
- Kawsaymi Community Lunch
Landmarks
Otavalo Handicrafts Market
Day 3
Otavalo to Papallacta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Termas Papallacta)
Included Activities
- Otavalo Weaving Lesson
- Papallacta Hot Springs Visit
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
Landmarks
Papallacta Hot Springs
Day 4
Papallacta to Tena
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At El Quetzal Protected Forest onsite restaurant), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Itamandi Lodge)
Included Activities
- El Quetzal Protected Forest Local Guide
- Amazon Night Walk
Landmarks
El Quetzal Protected Forest
Misahualli
Arajuno River
Day 5
Tena
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch at local Amazonian family's home), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Itamandi Lodge)
Included Activities
- Parrot Clay Lick Excursion
- AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre Visit
- Amazon Home Experience
Landmarks
AmaZOOnico
Day 6
Tena to Baños
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sangay Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit the Orchids Botanical Garden
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Bike Rental
- Hot Springs - Baños
- Whitewater Rafting
Landmarks
Jardin Botanico Las Orquideas
Tungurahua Volcano
Day 7
Baños
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sangay Spa)
Optional Activities
- Hiking - Baños
- Horseback Riding - Baños
- Mountain Bike Rental
- Hot Springs - Baños
- Whitewater Rafting
Landmarks
River Patate
Day 8
Baños to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (NH Collection Royal Quito)
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park Visit
Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Avenue of Volcanoes
Day 9
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line

Landmarks
Otavalo Handicrafts Market

Landmarks
Papallacta Hot Springs

Landmarks
El Quetzal Protected Forest
Misahualli
Arajuno River

Landmarks
AmaZOOnico

Landmarks
Jardin Botanico Las Orquideas
Tungurahua Volcano

Landmarks
River Patate

Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Avenue of Volcanoes

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NH Collection Royal Quito
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Hotel Pinsaqui
Hotel
day 2
Hotel Termas Papallacta
Hotel
day 3
Itamandi Lodge
Lodge
Days 4, 5
Hotel Sangay Spa
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 99 years old

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4.8

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

William
March 18th, 2024
5
This is a relaxed yet full itinery, a great introduction to Equador , accomadation , guides, varied landscapes, with...
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Traveled in February 2024
Dom
February 19th, 2024
5
This tour exceeded my expectations. We were shown some truly amazing locations in Ecuador. Our guide (Franklin...
This tour exceeded my expectations. We were shown some truly amazing locations in Ecuador. Our guide (Franklin Vinansaca ) was informative and always generous with his time. He had a genuine affection for this country that infected everyone on this tour. So many "WOW" moments in such a short period of time!Show more
Traveled in February 2024
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Asha
December 3rd, 2023
5
Very nice tour, well organized
Traveled in October 2023
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Cristabel
March 15th, 2020
5
This was a wonderful trip, everyone was so gracious and informative and professional. Thank you
Traveled in February 2020
Nathalie
March 1st, 2020
5
Travelling with Gaventures is for sure a guaranteed successful vacation. Touradar was very professional with my...
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Malva
February 20th, 2020
5
This was an amazing trip. The tour director was highly knowledgeable and accommodated the needs of every tour group...
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Traveled in January 2020
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Marcio
January 16th, 2020
4
It was a very interesting trip visiting diverse and vibrant places. Otavalo with its colorful market and the Hotel...
It was a very interesting trip visiting diverse and vibrant places. Otavalo with its colorful market and the Hotel Hacienda Pinsaqui, very beautiful and historical place. Papallacta and the hot spring pools provided us with relaxing moments in a hypnotic setting. Two nights in Tena, in the Amazon rainforest, unique experience. The visit to Baños, perhaps the most exciting place with many radical opportunities and the unforgettable "Caldrón del Diablo" waterfalls. Finally, as Ecuador is the land of volcanoes (84), we could not fail to visit Cotopaxi National Park. Good hotels, reasonable transportation (with great driver) and exceptional guide (CEO), Maria.Show more
Traveled in December 2019
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Deborah
December 3rd, 2019
4.5
This was a great tour. We had an excellent group, great leader and a superb driver. We saw most of the Ecuador...
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Lorilyn
September 5th, 2019
5
Franklin is the best. He handled everything in detail. His professionalism is above and beyond. Thank you for a...
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Traveled in August 2019
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Katie
August 20th, 2018
5
It was great! We had a lot of fun and saw so much. Everything was arranged very efficiently and was very well organized!
Traveled in July 2018
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Don
Asked on September 25th, 2025
Just wanted to check if there will be mosquito netting provided as part of our accommodations, especially in the Amazon basin area. And would you recommend anti-malaria medication or is good application of deet mosquito spray adequate?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  Mosquito nets will not be provided, but you can purchase it or rent it on location. Anti-malaria medication and/or yellow fever vaccination are optional and it's the decision/responsability of the traveler to consult a travel doctor for updated information and advice.
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Elias
Asked on March 21st, 2025
What are the insurance requirements for the tour?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  All travellers must have emergency medical travel insurance covering medical expenses, evacuation, and repatriation for at least USD 200,000.
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Travellers must ensure they have all required travel documents, a suitable insurance policy, and that they meet the vaccination requirements.
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Asked on August 30th, 2024
Can booking details for flights be updated after booking?
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  Yes, flight details should be updated immediately in the Good To Go system to ensure all services, like airport transfers, are accurately arranged.
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How can travellers join a tour that is close to departure date?
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  Joining a tour close to the departure date requires full payment and acceptance of terms, as spots are subject to availability and require confirmation from the local office.
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Sara
Asked on May 18th, 2024
What is the cancellation policy for the tour?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  Cancellations up to the 30th day prior to departure will retain a 20% non-refundable deposit. Cancellations from the 29th day to the 3rd day prior incur a 70% fee, and from the 2nd day prior or no show, a 95% fee applies.
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Pam
Asked on May 10th, 2024
How safe is it to visit Ecuador for this trip?
Travel Support
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  As you have booked direct with G Adventures please contact them for any other questions you may have.
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Ioanna
Asked on April 9th, 2024
What is the room arrangement for solo travellers?
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Single supplement
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  Solo travellers are paired with another traveller of the same gender unless a single supplement is requested.
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Eric
Asked on March 20th, 2024
What is the maximum altitude reached on this tour?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2024
  This tour reaches approximately 4800 metres in altitude at its highest point.
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Elena
Asked on March 13th, 2024
What are the age requirements for participating in the tour?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2024
  Participants must be 12 years of age or older to join this tour. However, if an 11-year-old will turn 12 by the departure date, they are eligible to participate.

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