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Ecuador Quest

Name: Ecuador Quest
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1034.1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Country:

Ecuador

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

61428

Operator:

G Adventures
Length:

8 days
Group size:

16 pax
Age:

12 to 90
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Strange how a country that’s literally at the centre of the Earth can be overlooked, isn’t it? Stranger still considering how amazing Ecuador is. This eight-day trip shows off its best, rolling natural wonders (the Amazon!), stunning landscapes (the Ecuadorian highlands!), rich culture (Quito!), and active pursuits like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain-biking everywhere you look. Good on its own, this trip also makes an ideal add-on to any Galápagos trip. Trust us. It’s worth the time.

Tour program

Day 1

Quito

Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until the evening. Please check at the hotel reception for a welcome note from your CEO advising on the time and location of the welcome meeting.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line

Additional Notes: Opt to pre-book the "Quito City Tour & Equator Line" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

Day 2

Quito/Baños (1B)

Travel to Baños and be spoiled over the next few days by the abundance of optional outdoor activities in the area like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Today, choose to take it easy and relax in local hot springs.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 04:00 Hr(s)

Day 3

Baños

Enjoy a free day to take full advantage of all the activities in this adventurous town.
Opt to pre-book the "Baños Canyoning Adventure" or "Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Baños Canyoning Adventure
- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle

Day 4

Baños/Tena (1L, 1D)

Travel by bus into the Amazon Jungle. Spend two nights in rustic jungle huts in a local Quichua community. Enjoy nature walks and learn about local culture.
Descend into the Amazon Jungle region. Notice the scenery change dramatically heading from the mountains into the lush, tropical Amazon rainforest.

Stay with a Quichua family and enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle firsthand.

Meals Included:
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Local Bus 03:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Amazon Jungle Experience

Day 5

Tena (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy a full day in the Amazon learning about local life in the jungle. Spend the night in rustic jungle huts in a Quichua community.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Amazon Jungle Experience

Day 6

Tena/Papallacta (1B)

Cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Later, take a local bus to Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools with volcanic views.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus

Included Activities:
- Shandia Biking & Community Experience

Day 7

Papallacta/Quito (1B)

Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hot springs before travelling back to Quito for free time to explore.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Papallacta Hot Springs Visit

Day 8

Quito (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Additional Notes: We recommend booking pre or post nights in Quito for additional time to explore. The optional activities may require additional time, speak to your CEO for assistance booking these activities on trip.

Tour Details

accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), simple village cabañas/homestay (2 nts, multi-share).

transport

Private vehicle, public bus, walking.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

optional

Quito

- Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person)

- Teleférico (8USD per person)

- Quito City Tour (40-50USD per person)

Mindo

- Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person)

Otavalo

- Otavalo Market - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person)

Cotopaxi

- Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person)

Baños

- Horseback Riding (25USD per person)

- Hot Springs (20USD per person)

- Baños Canyoning Adventure (30USD per person)

- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle (25USD per person)

- Whitewater Rafting (70USD per person)

- Mountain Biking (10USD per person)

- Hiking (Free)

Tena

- Whitewater Rafting (65USD per person)

flights

International flights are not included

others

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.Quito
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line

Otavalo
- Otavalo Market - Full Day Trip

Baños
- Pailon del Diablo Optional Visit
- Hot Springs - Baños (4USD per person)
- Mountain Bike Rental (10USD per person)
- Horseback Riding - Baños (25USD per person)
- Hiking - Baños (Free)
- Whitewater Rafting (30USD per person)
- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle (25USD per person)
- Baños Canyoning Adventure
- Visit Casa del Arbol

Mindo
- Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person)

Cotopaxi
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day

meals

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Good to know

Currency

US Dollar

Ecuador

Customer reviews

Overall

Itinerary

Guide

Transport

Accommodation

4.7

Food

4.4

Operator

4.7

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Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.