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The Best of Ecuador

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Start and end in Quito
5.0
3 traveler reviews
  • Hikers walking towards Cotopaxi Volcano with grassy foreground.
  • Hummingbird hovering in front of a blurred landscape.
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  • Equador is a beautiful country and we loved visiting the towns, waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes, llamas, butterflies and hummingbirds!

    The Best of Ecuador reviewer 1
    Jennifer, traveled in December
    5.0
  • Mist-covered mountains with grassy foreground.
  • Lush forested area with a small waterfall over rocks.
  • Llama grazing with a volcano in the background.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
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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

    • Day trip exploring old town Quito and surrounding area (can be arranged in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Quito - Mindo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Equator Line monument complex
    • View Pululahua crater
    • Chocolate factory tour
    Landmarks
    Middle of the World Monument
    Pululahua Crater
    Mindo Cloud Forest
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  3. Day 3

    Mindo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cloud forest exploration with cable cars
    • Hiking along waterfalls
    • Butterfly nursery visit

    Optional Activities

    • Whitewater rafting
    • Tubing through rapids
    • Canopy zip-line adventure (13 zip-lines over cloud forest)
    Landmarks
    Mindo Cloud Forest
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  4. Day 4

    Mindo - Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal with fresh local ingredients at Sacha WarmiKuna women project)

    Included Activities

    • Otavalo Indigenous Market visit
    • Sacha WarmiKuna women project cultural experience
    • Aji sauce preparation and traditional lunch with local women

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade scarves from Sacha WarmiKuna project
    Landmarks
    Otavalo Market
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  5. Day 5

    Otavalo - Papallacta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty traditional lunch prepared by local women with fresh products harvested the same day from surrounding organic fields)

    Included Activities

    • Cuicocha Crater Lake hike and boat ride
    • Sacha WarmiKuna women project cultural experience
    • Aji sauce preparation and traditional lunch
    • Textile weaving demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade scarves from Sacha WarmiKuna project
    • Relax at Papallacta Spa Resort volcanic hot springs (leisure time)
    Landmarks
    Cuicocha Crater Lake
    Papallacta Hot Springs
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  6. Day 6

    Papallacta - Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cotopaxi National Park interpretation center
    • Walk around Limpiopungo Lake
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lake
    Cotopaxi National Park
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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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  • Two hummingbirds feeding from a person's hand in a mountainous area.
  • A person raising their arms triumphantly with a mountainous landscape in the background.
  • Tree with purple flowers in an urban setting.
  • Close-up of an exotic orchid in a garden.
  • Rocky terrain with mountains in the background under cloudy skies.
  • Cloudy mountain landscape with lush greenery.
  • Two hummingbirds feeding from a person's hand in a lush mountainous setting.
  • Snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano partially covered by clouds.
  • Grassy landscape with mountains under cloudy skies.
  • A coyote sitting on rocky ground.
  • Mountain silhouetted against a blue sky with clouds.
  • Mountains with snow-covered peaks and a grassy foreground.
  • Underwater photo of two manta rays swimming.
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  • Couple smiling in front of a vast volcanic landscape under a blue sky.
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  • Two sea lions resting on a sandy beach with visible sand grains.
  • Expansive view of a town situated in a green mountainous valley with clouds.
  • Couple posing in front of a vast volcanic terrain with a blue sky.
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  • Bird with wings spread flying over a body of water with boats in the background.
  • Underwater photo of two manta rays swimming.
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  • People enjoying a boat ride on the water with scenic views.
  • Smiling person enjoying a meal at a wooden table.
  • Two people posing in front of a vast landscape with a large crater under a blue sky.
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5.0
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
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    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • The Best of Ecuador reviewer 1
    December 1st, 2025
    5
    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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    • Mountain silhouetted against a blue sky with clouds.
    • Snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano partially covered by clouds.
    • A person raising their arms triumphantly with a mountainous landscape in the background.
    • Hills and mountains under a cloudy sky.
    • The Best of Ecuador customer review photo
    • Tree with purple flowers in an urban setting.
    • Two hummingbirds feeding from a person's hand in a lush mountainous setting.
    • Group of people posing in front of a decorated Christmas tree indoors.
    • Close-up of a person's face with a butterfly on their shoulder.
    • Cloudy mountain landscape with lush greenery.
    • Two hummingbirds feeding from a person's hand in a mountainous area.
    • Rocky cliff overlooking a valley with a dusting of clouds.
    • Person standing on a mountainous terrain with scenic valley in the background.
    • A person's hand holding a blue butterfly on a tree.
    • Grassy landscape with mountains under cloudy skies.
    • Close-up of an exotic orchid in a garden.
    • Rocky terrain with mountains in the background under cloudy skies.
    • A coyote sitting on rocky ground.
    • Mountains with snow-covered peaks and a grassy foreground.
    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
    Where to begin….this 14-day Ecuador/Amazon/Galapagos trip was AMAZING and exceeded our expectations. An extremely...
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    • Couple posing in front of a vast volcanic terrain with a blue sky.
    • The Best of Ecuador customer review photo
    • The Best of Ecuador customer review photo
    • Underwater photo of two manta rays swimming.
    • Close-up of a sea turtle underwater.
    • A flamingo standing in a body of water with its reflection visible.
    • Underwater photo of two manta rays swimming.
    • Underwater photo of a sea turtle near a rocky surface.
    • Two people posing in front of a vast landscape with a large crater under a blue sky.
    • Bird in flight over water with boats in the distance.
    • Large tortoise walking through a leafy forest path.
    • Smiling person enjoying a meal at a wooden table.
    • People enjoying a boat ride on the water with scenic views.
    • Pink flamingo standing in calm water with its reflection visible.
    • Two sea lions resting on a sandy beach.
    • Underwater photo of a sea turtle on a rocky surface.
    • Lone pink flamingo in a lake with its reflection visible.
    • Two sea lions lying on a sandy beach.
    • Underwater photo of two manta rays swimming.
    • Close-up of a sea turtle underwater near a rocky surface.
    • Underwater photo of a sea turtle close to a rocky surface.
    • Aerial view of a town nestled in a mountain valley with surrounding clouds.
    • The Best of Ecuador customer review photo
    • Two sea lions resting on a sandy beach with visible sand grains.
    • Pink flamingo in a lake standing on one leg with its reflection visible.
    • Bird with wings spread flying over a body of water with boats in the background.
    • Flamingo standing on one leg in water, casting a reflection.
    • Couple smiling in front of a vast volcanic landscape under a blue sky.
    • Expansive view of a town situated in a green mountainous valley with clouds.
    • Underwater photo of two manta rays swimming.
    • A cave with rocky walls and light seeping through the entrance.
    Traveled in January 2025
  • W
    August 14th, 2023
    5
    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 JourneysOperator•Written 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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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written 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

      Traveler•Written June 2025

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

    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written 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 JourneysOperator•Written 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?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written 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 JourneysOperator•Written 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 JourneysOperator•Written 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 JourneysOperator•Written December 2024

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

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    Asked on December 1st, 2024

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

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written 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

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      Natasha

      Traveler•Written 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 JourneysOperator•Written 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

      Traveler•Written 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

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written November 2024

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

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

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    • Adventure JourneysOperator•Written 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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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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