The Lava Line

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 7 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-35 yrs
max group size 48
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-20559
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 Quito, Ecuador

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Quito: Stroll around the colourful streets of the old town. See Independence Square, La Basilica de Volo Nacional and all the other highlights.
Quito: Your inner science nerd will love this museum all about the Equator.
Quito: Here’s your chance to snap up some brightly coloured ponchos for everyone back home.
Baños: Live out all your rainforest hiking dreams as you climb past this monumental waterfall.
Baños: Hungry after all that travelling? Fill up on some mouth-watering BBQ seasoned with the freshest Ecuadorian spices.
Baños: If you’ve always wanted to learn this Latin dance, this is your moment. We’ve booked you in for a lesson!
Quito: Take a seat and enjoy your final included dinner in Ecuador. Enjoying a good hearty meal with your crew is one way to lighten the sting from the upcoming goodbyes.
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Starting and ending in Quito, the trip "The Lava Line" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 7 days. You will be traveling through Guayaquil, Banos and Quito in Ecuador and Peru. "The Lava Line" is a group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Head into the lush jungle and discover Ecuador in all its natural glory. Get local with an indigenous community, get up close and personal with a live volcano and make a splash in stunning waterfalls and hot springs. With one foot in each hemisphere, you will discover the true heart of this diverse country.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Quito
Day 2: Quito to Tena
Day 3: Tena
Day 4: Tena to Baos
Day 5: Baos
Day 6: Baos to Quito
Day 7: End Quito

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Ibis Quito (or similar) hotel
Selina Tena (or similar) hotel
Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar) hotel

Meals

Dinner (x4)
Breakfast (x6)

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Quito are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this The Lava Line tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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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 The Lava Line tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Lava Line tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Lava Line 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.

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 travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
A multitude of COVID-19 distancing measures have been implemented on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children below 16 who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.

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