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Ecuador Highlights - Adventure Journeys

Ecuador Highlights

10 days
4.7
(29)
From Quito to Cuenca
Tour Operator:
Adventure Journeys
Max group size:
16
Physical rating:
Easy
Age range:
8 to 89
Operated in:
English, Spanish
Tour id:
86555
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US $2,270
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic Quito and visit the Otavalo Market
  • Soak in volcanic water at Papallacta Hot Springs Resort
  • See Chimborazo Volcano, the highest volcano in Ecuador
  • Learn about life in Amazon and see endangered animals

Itinerary

Start in Quito and end in Cuenca! With the In-depth Cultural tour Ecuador Highlights, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 9 other destinations in Ecuador. Ecuador Highlights includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Quito
  2. Day 2 Otavalo Indigenous Market
  3. Day 3 First Exploration to the Amazon
  4. Day 4 Amazon Hike and Kichwa Community
  5. Day 5 The road of waterfalls – Baños outdoor town
  6. Day 6 Tree house – Free afternoon in Baños
  7. Day 7 Chimborazo Volcano
  8. Day 8 Palmira Desert and Inca Ruins
  9. Day 9 Cuenca UNESCO city – Gualaceo & Chordeleg
  10. Day 10 Free morning - End of the Sevices
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Operated by Adventure Journeys

4.7
(64)
Platinum

Adventure Journeys was created by a group of knowledgeable expert leaders, in order to offer the most amazing group adventure experiences and tailor-made trips adjustable to the needs and requests of our guests. Our mission is to achieve customer satisfaction through our unique client-centered philosophy. Our clients' happiness, enjoyment and education are the cornerstones of the company's reputation and success. Our advantage is the team of Ecuador experts, who have the ability to design and create life changing experiences, and guarantee personalized upscale service level, according to individual budgets and needs. We focus on highlighting the beauty, environmental significance, and astounding cultural diversity of the Ecuadorian mainland and Galapagos Islands. In addition, our approach to tourism and the local community is to offer sustainable and responsible programs tailored to each individual client.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
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  • HC
    · June 27th, 2023
    The trip was a great experience and our guide, Wellington, made it an unforgettable trip! The itinerary was a perfect mix of adventure, history, culture, and relaxation, and Wellington helped curate a personalized schedule for us! Above my expectations
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you for choosing us! We hope to have you back for more unforgettable adventures.
    Trip date: June 2023
  • Ecuador Highlights reviewer 2
    · May 25th, 2023
    My Ecuador trip with TourRadar and specifically Adventure Journeys exceeded my expectations in all respects! Alfonso Freire, my tour guide, was absolutely the best! He was super knowledgeable about everywhere we went (Ecuador guides have tour... Show more
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    We are truly delighted to receive your wonderful review and are immensely grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your Ecuadorian adventure through TourRadar and Adventure Journeys.
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • Ecuador Highlights reviewer 3
    · May 13th, 2023
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    Ecuador ist eine Reise wert! Die Natur ist abwechlungsreich und wunderschön! Die Highlights von Ecuador werden... Show more
    Trip date: March 2023
  • AK
    · March 28th, 2023
    This tour was amazing. Our guide, Wellington, was the perfect guide. Provided us with unforgettable experiences. The accommodations were unique and lovely. Excellent all around.
    Trip date: March 2023
  • GG
    · March 21st, 2023
    From the intinerary to all hotels everything was great. We covered almost all important places in Ecuador from capitol city, Amazonia, local markets, Chimborazo volcano, ruins of Inca fortes Ingapirca and Cuenca
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Hi Grazyna! We are glad everything went great and we hope you enjoyed visiting such emblematic places that make Ecuador a unique destination.
    Trip date: March 2023
  • MM
    · January 16th, 2023
    Our tour, the highlights of Ecuador, was absolutely wonderful. Each region and stop was unique, fun, and so "non-tourisy". Our guide Rafa was incredible. He had knowledge of all the sites, adapted to our desires at sites if we wanted to see afew... Show more
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Wow Martin, thank you so much for taking the time to share this 5-star review with our team! It's wonderful to hear we did everything in our power for you to enjoy to the fullest. It means the world to us that you've chosen to book an experience with... Show more
    Trip date: January 2023
  • MA
    · August 15th, 2022
    It was an excellent experience, it met all my expectations and much more. The guide was very professional: well informed, patient, always on time, understood and met our needs, friendly and willing to go the extra mile on a daily basis. I will... Show more
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Hi Maria. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this 5-star review with us! We love hearing how much you appreciate the company of our guide, Rafael.
    Trip date: June 2022
  • BL
    · April 16th, 2022
    The Ecuador Highlights tour was a wonderful way to see the interior of Ecuador including Otavalo, the Andes and Amazonia. Tour coordinator Carolina was great to work with and was very responsive to all my inquiries. Our tour guide, Paul, was... Show more
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Hi Bruce. So glad to hear that your tour went explendid. Hope to see you again!
    Trip date: February 2022
  • DA
    · March 25th, 2020
    The tour was cancelled once we got there as all foreigners were told to leave the country within 24 hours.
    Trip date: March 2020
  • Ecuador Highlights reviewer 10
    · January 28th, 2020
    great sites, great guide, loved the jungle, the mountains, great variety of accommodation.
    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Thanks for your comment!
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    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

10 days
Ecuador Highlights
From Quito to Cuenca
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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