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The Best of Ecuador

7 days
Start and end in Quito
5.0
3 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Welcome briefing , 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old town of Quito and surrounding area
    • Day trip organization (available upon request in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
    Pichincha Volcano
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  2. Day 2

    Mindo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit equator monument complex
    • View Pululahua crater
    • Chocolate distributor tour and cocoa processing demonstration
    Landmarks
    Equator Line (Middle of the World)
    Pululahua Crater
    Mindo Cloud Forest
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  3. Day 3

    Mindo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cable car crossing in cloud forest
    • Hiking to waterfalls
    • Visit butterfly nursery

    Optional Activities

    • Whitewater rafting
    • Tubing on inner-tubes through rapids
    • Canopy zip-line (13 zip-lines available)
    Landmarks
    Mindo Cloud Forest
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  4. Day 4

    Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Otavalo indigenous handicraft market
    • Explore Cotacachi leather goods shops

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Otavalo market
    • Shopping in Cotacachi leather shops
    • Coffee tasting in Cotacachi main plaza
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Indigenous Market
    Cotacachi
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  5. Day 5

    Papallacta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by local women using fresh organic products harvested the same day, includes participation in preparing 'Aji' (local spicy salsa))

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Cuicocha Crater Lake rim
    • Boat ride to crater center
    • Hands-on cultural experience with Sacha WarmiKuna women project
    • Traditional lunch with local women in Pijal
    • Textile weaving demonstration
    • Relax at volcanic hot springs spa resort

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade scarfs from local women
    Landmarks
    Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve
    Cuicocha Crater Lake
    Pijal Village
    Papallacta Hot Springs
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  6. Day 6

    Cotopaxi - Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Open-air hot springs dip
    • Visit Cotopaxi National Park interpretation center
    • Walk around Limpiopungo Lake
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Limpiopungo Lake
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  7. Day 7

    Quito

    End point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Day 6, 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    5.0
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    5.0
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  • The Best of Ecuador reviewer 1
    December 2nd, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful experience with our guide Wellington! We saw so many sights and he was such a thoughtful, flexible...
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    Group of people posing in front of a decorated Christmas tree indoors.Cloudy mountain landscape with lush greenery.A person's hand holding a blue butterfly on a tree.A person raising their arms triumphantly with a mountainous landscape in the background.Snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano partially covered by clouds.Hills and mountains under a cloudy sky.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Adventure Journeys
    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience with Wellington, he truly is an exceptional guide, and it means a lot to us to know that his thoughtfulness, flexibility, and passion helped make your trip unforgettable. Ecuador is indeed a magical country, and we’re delighted that you enjoyed its towns, waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes, llamas, butterflies, and hummingbirds, what a beautiful collection of memories! Thank you for highly recommending the tour and for your kind words about Wellington. We will be sure to share your message with him — it will absolutely make his day. We hope to welcome you back to Ecuador again in the future for more adventures! Warm regards, Paola
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    January 16th, 2025
    5.0
    Where to begin….this 14-day Ecuador/Amazon/Galapagos trip was AMAZING and exceeded our expectations. An extremely...
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    Traveled in January 2025
  • W
    August 15th, 2023
    5.0
    The Ecuador tour by Adventure Journey is above our expectations. The tour guide Jen and driver Julio are excellent...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Adventure Journeys
    Thanks for taking the time to review us! We are so glad to know that you and your family had a great time. That is what Adventure Journeys is all about!
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    Fiona

    Asked on December 5th, 2025

    can you tell me how many people have signed up for these dates, and if the guide will be the same throughout the trip?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2025

      At the moment, we do not have any confirmed passengers for the Best of Ecuador tour departing on December 22. Therefore, if you are interested in this tour and date, you would need to pay the solo traveler supplement in order for us to operate the tour for you.

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    Justin

    Asked on June 20th, 2025

    Is it OK if my client arrives late and misses the first meeting?

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    Travel Support
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten June 2025

      There won't be a problem if the guest arrives late, she will have pickup at 8:30 am next day. However, currently no one is booked on that date, so she would need to pay a solo traveller supplement of $1268 extra.

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      Justin

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Does that mean there is currently no one booked on that date?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten June 2025

      Yes, currently no one is booked on that date. We have a similar 8 Day Adventure of the Volcanoes program with confirmed participants from July 5 to 12, 2025.

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    Samantha

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    Do you have any dates for January or February 2026

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, of course we have available every monday if you are 2 passengers we can confirmed inmediately.

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    Judith

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    Is travel insurance included?

    Travel Support
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten March 2025

      Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended for all participants.

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    Slimen

    Asked on March 7th, 2025

    Are airport pickup and drop-off included in the tour?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten March 2025

      Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an additional cost for your group.

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    Gerlof

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    Is this a group guided tour?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, this is a group guided tour. If you prefer a private tour, there is an additional supplement per person.

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    Jeff

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    What are the visa requirements?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2024

      Visa requirements vary by country. Please check with your local consulate or embassy for the latest requirements.

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    Natasha

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    Is there a single supplement? If so, what is it? Alternatively, do you pair travellers?

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    Single supplement
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2024

      the price is $1586 sharing double room but in case you want a single room, you must pay for a single supplement for single room, in this case the additional cost is $ 549

    • N

      Natasha

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      I tried the website again but it didn't default to the price you quoted and I was afraid that I would be charged full amount so I would really appreciate it if you could help me book for 28 April for $1586 plus the $549 single supplement.

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2024

      the price you can see in the link is in American dollars. It means, that the program from 28 April cost in American dollars $1586 plus the $527 single supplement., total $ 2113, it is fine. Moreover, Tour Radar offers the option to convert American dollar in Australian dollars.

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      Natasha

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Our Australian dollar is only $0.64 to the American dollar so, unfortunately, I think this might be too expensive for me.

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    Marina

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    What are the accommodation arrangements for children?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten November 2024

      For children under 11 years old, there is a discounted rate when sharing a room with their parents.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Is it possible to share a room with another solo traveler?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten July 2024

      Room sharing can be arranged with another solo traveler if available. Otherwise, there is an option for a single supplement.

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Tour ID: 86561

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    Ecuador
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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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Adventure Journeys. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Adventure Journeys" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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