Picturesque 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-39010
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Starts Quito, Ecuador
Ends Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Enjoy a fascinating tour of Quito, Ecuador’s bustling capital city
Stroll through the worldfamous 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

Start in Quito and end in Guayaquil, the "Picturesque Ecuador" tour is a guided natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 9 days. You will travel through Otavalo, Quito, Amazon Jungle Lodge and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. "Picturesque Ecuador" is a group tour which includes accommodation, meals and others.

This 9-day solo 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.

This is a Solo Tour

You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!

ITINERARY Expand All

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 - BaÃ‘os
Day 8: BaÃ‘os - Guayaquil
Day 9: Guayaquil (departure) -

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

08 nights accommodation on a single room basis at listed hotel or similar

Meals

Daily breakfast
02 lunches as per the itinerary
02 dinners as per the itinerary

Transport

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
Transportation as per the itinerary

Guide

Services of English-speaking guides

Others

All local applicable taxes

Entrance

Sightseeing & entrance fees as per the itinerary

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

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

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Picturesque Ecuador tour. You can cancel the tour up to 75 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 74 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 11 April 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 11 April 2023, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 74 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Picturesque 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 Picturesque 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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