Best Of Ecuador

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duration 9 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 8-95 yrs
max group size 22
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-39248
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Quito, Ecuador
Ends Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Enjoy a fascinating tour of Quito, Ecuador’s bustling capital city
Stroll through the world-famous indigenous market in Otavalo
Relax amid the breathtaking views of the Papallacta Hot Springs
Explore the extraordinary Amazon rainforest with a naturalist guide
Tour Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city and one of the most beautiful

The "Best Of Ecuador" tour starts in Quito and ends in Guayaquil. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 9 days taking you through Quito, Otavalo, Papallacta and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. "Best Of Ecuador" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, meals and others.

This small-group tour will show you the best of Ecuador. Discover some of the most extraordinary cities, famous indigenous markets, and breathtaking landscapes of South America. Begin your journey in Quito, the heart of Ecuador, and the second-highest capital city in the world. Discover various landmarks including La Ronda, the Cathedral, and the Middle of the World, where the equatorial line divides the hemispheres. Enjoy the extraordinary views of this colorful city from Penecillo Hill. From there, you will visit the Otavalo Indian Market and the famous Cuicocha Crater Lake before you travel to Papallacta. Papallacta is known for its gorgeous natural scenery and Hot Springs, where you may enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural waters. Continue your journey to the Amazon and discover the natural beauty of this legendary area with a guide. Visit Amazon Island Park, an environmental interpretation center. Travel to Baños and discover the famous waterfalls of “Manto de la Novia” and “Pailon del Diablo”. Next, you will see extraordinary views of the active Tungurahua volcano before you travel to Guayaquil, where you will end your tour of Ecuador.

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Day 1: - Quito (arrival)
Day 2: Quito
Day 3: Quito - Otavalo
Day 4: Otavalo - Papallacta
Day 5: Papallacta - Amazon
Day 6: Amazon
Day 7: Amazon - Banos
Day 8: Banos - Guayaquil
Day 9: Guayaquil (departure) -

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

08 Nights’ accommodation in a twin sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar

Meals

Daily buffet breakfast
Full board meal plan at the Amazon Lodge

Transport

All Arrival and departure airport transfers
All Transportation in AC modern vehicles

Guide

Services of English-speaking guide during the tours

Others

All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary
All local applicable taxes

Entrance

All entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Visa fees, if applicable
Items not mentioned as included

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best Of Ecuador tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 18 December 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 18 December 2023, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best Of Ecuador tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Best Of Ecuador tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travelers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed throughout the tour.

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