Discovery and Cultural Tour of Ecuador and the Amazon
Ecuador is the perfect Latin American destination. On this escorted small group adventure tour you travel by canoe to look for amazon wildlife, see volcanoes and waterfalls, and learn about Andean village culture. Our ambitious journey encompasses a wealth of culture and nature, taking in traditional villages, snow-capped volcanic peaks, lush jungle landscapes and a fascinating colonial history.
- Volcanoes – Drive through the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes and walk in Cotopaxi National Park
- Indigenous Communities – In the mountainous surroundings of rural Otavalo, discover the indigenous of Ecuador
- Amazon – Ecuador’s Amazon Jungle at a lodge in Misahualli
- Extend your trip – Spot wildlife in the Galapagos on one of our seven-night cruises
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
3 Nights comfortable guesthouse
1 Nights comfortable hostel
6 Nights comfortable hotel
3 Nights comfortable lodge
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 13
Lunch: 3
Dinner: 3
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join trip in Tumbaco, near Quito
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Travel to Otavalo; Ethe rural Andean Surroundings on Foot and visit the Local Market
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Walk at the Laguna Cuicocha; Share in rural life at Indigenous Highland Communities
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 4 Return to Quito; Walking tour of the UNESCO Heritage Old Town
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Drive the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park; Walk at the Limpiopungo Lagoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Drive to the Amazon via the Thermal Pools at Papallacta
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 7 Walk along the Misahualli River learning about local Plants and Bird Spotting
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8 The Amazon by Canoe and look for Wildlife
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9 Travel to Banos and drive the 'Waterfall route' to the Pailon del Diablo falls
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Visit Chimborazo Forest Reserve; continue to Alausi
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Walk to the Condor Pununa viewpoint; Visit the community of Nizag and the Inca ruins of Ingapirca before continuing to Cuenca
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Cuenca on foot; Visit the Diez de Agosto food market
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Discover Cajas National Park before travelling to Guayaquil
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Morning city tour before the trip ends in Guayaquil
Meals Provided: Breakfast
