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Ecuador - Andes to Amazon

14 days
From Quito to Guayaquil
4.6
15 traveler reviews
Ecuador - Andes to Amazon - Explore!
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Drive through the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes and stroll in Cotopaxi
  • Marvel at the colour and noise of this traditional indigenous market
  • Relax in the small town of Banos, the gateway to the jungles of the orient

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Tumbaco, near Quito
  2. Day 2 Travel to Otavalo; explore the rural Andean surroundings on foot and visit the local market
  3. Day 3 Walk at the Laguna Cuicocha; share in rural life at indigenous highland communities
  4. Day 4 Return to Quito; walking tour of the UNESCO Heritage Old Town
  5. Day 5 Drive the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park; walks at the Limpiopungo Lagoon
  6. Day 6 Drive to the Amazon via the thermal pools at Papallacta
  7. Day 7 Walk along the Misahualli River learning about local plants and bird spotting
  8. Day 8 Explore the Amazon by canoe and look for wildlife
  9. Day 9 Travel to Banos and drive the 'waterfall route' to the Pailon del Diablo falls
  10. Day 10 Visit Chimborazo Forest Reserve; continue to Riobamba
  11. Day 11 Visit the indigenous community of Palacio Real and the Inca ruins of Ingapirca before continuing to Cuenca
  12. Day 12 Explore Cuenca on foot; visit the Diez de Agosto food market
  13. Day 13 Free time in Cuenca; fly to Quito
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Quito
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16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · September 16th, 2023
    Jungle walks
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 19th, 2023
    All the walks, boat trip in the jungle
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    Amazon walks/outstanding Andean scenery/meeting local crafts people.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    My highlight was the climb up to 5,000 meters on the slop of Mount Chimborazo and exploring the wonderful vista. My wifes once in a lifetime experience was spending 3 nights in the Amazonian side of the central Andes chain which allowed us to explore the jungle and visit local communities.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 27th, 2023
    Walking next to Cotopaxi, climbing Chimborazo and walking in Cajas national park
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 2nd, 2023
    Walks in rainforest. Visiting indigenous people. Boat trips. Quito and Cuenca.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 8th, 2023
    The Museo Solar The Panama Hat experience Watching the zip liners! All the restaurant recommendations from Myriam Falling asleep at night in the rainforest, listening to all the jungle noises
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · October 8th, 2023
    Loved our stay in Al jardin in Amazon
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 30th, 2023
    Amazon
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2023
    For me the highlights were the walks we were able to take at high altitude, plus the time spent in the jungle.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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14 days
Ecuador - Andes to Amazon
From Quito to Guayaquil

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