Ecuador - Andes to Amazon
Ecuador
Offset: 14 Trees
Tour length 14 days
Quito
Guayaquil
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About this tour
Next to the giants of Peru and Brazil, Ecuador is a tiny pocket of underrated beauty. Our ambitious journey encompasses a wealth of culture and nature, taking in traditional Andean 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 ParkIndigenous Communities - In the mountainous surroundings of rural Otavalo, discover the indigenous heart of EcuadorAmazon - Explore Ecuador's Amazon Jungle at a lodge in MisahualliExtend your trip - Spot wildlife in the Galapagos on one of our seven-night cruises
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Tour ID 193183
Tour length 14 days
Language English
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85
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Explore!
Starting point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Arrival transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport
End point
Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
Departure transfer to the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport
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Day 1: Join trip in Tumbaco, near Quito
Day 2: Travel to Otavalo explore the rural Andean surroundings on foot and visit the local market
Day 3: Walk at the Laguna Cuicocha share in rural life at indigenous highland communities
Day 4: Return to Quito walking tour of the UNESCO Heritage Old Town
Day 5: Drive the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park walks at the Limpiopungo Lagoon
Day 6: Drive to the Amazon via the thermal pools at Papallacta
Day 7: Walk along the Misahualli River learning about local plants and bird spotting
Day 8: Explore the Amazon by canoe and look for wildlife
Day 9: Travel to Banos and drive the 'waterfall route' to the Pailon del Diablo falls
Day 10: Visit Chimborazo Forest Reserve continue to Riobamba
Day 11: Visit the indigenous community of Palacio Real and the Inca ruins of Ingapirca before continuing to Cuenca
Day 12: Explore Cuenca on foot visit the Diez de Agosto food market
Day 13: Free time in Cuenca fly to Quito
Day 14: Trip ends in Quito
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