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Ecuador Encompassed

20 days, Quito to Quito

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This well-rounded 20-day tour through Ecuador leaves no stone unturned with adventure, wildlife, and Indigenous culture at every turn. Visit the port city of Manta, look for sea birds (including the famed blue-footed boobies) on Isla de la Plata, explore the lively capital of Quito on your own time, and get your blood pumping with optional outdoor activities like ziplining and canyoning in Baños. There's just enough time in between for mud baths and hot springs to get you ready for the next adventure.

20 days

Quito to Quito

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Trip Code: SECH

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This well-rounded 20-day tour through Ecuador leaves no stone unturned with adventure, wildlife, and Indigenous culture at every turn. Visit the port city of Manta, look for sea birds (including the famed blue-footed boobies) on Isla de la Plata, explore the lively capital of Quito on your own time, and get your blood pumping with optional outdoor activities like ziplining and canyoning in Baños. There's just enough time in between for mud baths and hot springs to get you ready for the next adventure.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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20 days

Quito to Quito

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: SECH

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See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 20

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Quito

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Quito/Manta

Take an early morning flight to Manta. Located on Ecuador's central coast, Manta is port city known for its fishing industry. Get familiarized with this bustling city with a guided tour of the Cancebi Museum and Tagua workshop, and a visit to Montecristi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Manta/Puerto López

Travel to Puerto Lopez. On the way, visit the Agua Blanca Community. Hike, check out the museum and take a mud bath. Enjoy lunch in the community before continuing to Puerto Lopez. Enjoy free time on arrival.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Puerto López

Embark on a day-trip to Isla del Plata, home to a variety of seabirds including blue-footed boobies and fantastic snorkelling that rivals the Galápagos.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Puerto López

Enjoy free time to explore. Optional activities include hiking in Machalilla National Park, relaxing on white-sand beaches, or whale- watching (when in season).

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Puerto López/Quito

Transfer to Guayaquil and fly back to Quito. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. Options include taking a city tour, riding the cable car up the nearby volcano, or relaxing in one of the city's many cafés and restaurants. This evening, opt to enjoy a night out on the town with the group.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Quito

Enjoy a free day to get out and explore the many sights Quito has to offer.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Quito/Baños

Travel to Baños and be spoiled for choice with optional outdoor activities like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Or, take it easy and relax in local hot springs.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Baños

Enjoy another free day to take full advantage of all the activities in this adventurous town.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 10Baños/Tena

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Amazon Jungle Experience

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Tena

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Amazon Jungle Experience

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Tena/Papallacta

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Shandia Biking & Community Experience

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Quito

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 14Quito/Otavalo

Explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come every week to sell handmade goods as well as livestock, fruits, and vegetables.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Otavalo/Cotopaxi

Travel by bus to Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon, opt to explore the area or mountain bike with views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the night in a mountain lodge near the national park.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Cotopaxi/Alausí

In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on to Alausi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Alausí/Cuenca

Board a train for an included excursion bound for the Devil's Nose, enjoy the ride on the switchbacks carved into the mountainside. After, head to Cuenca and marvel at its colonial architecture.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 18Cuenca

Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Cuenca. Opt for a city tour, go hiking in Cajas National Park, or soak in nearby hot springs.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Cuenca/Quito

Fly back to Quito and enjoy the night in this historical city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Quito

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • 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
  • Manta full-day tour
  • Agua Blanca Community Visit
  • Isla de la Plata full-day excursion
  • Shandia Biking & Community Experience
  • Amazon Jungle Experience
  • Papallacta Hot Springs Visit
  • Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit
  • Cotopaxi volcano stay
  • Cotopaxi National Park visit
  • Devil's Nose train excursion
  • Orientation walk of Cuenca
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (14 nts), simple village cabañas (2 nts, multi-share), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).

Meals

16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD440-575 for meals not included.

Transportation

Local bus, private vehicle, plane.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

Ecuador Encompassed

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