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Ecuador Highlands

BM-17740

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Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
15 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador

Highlights

Stay on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest in eco lodge-style accommodation on the banks of the Arajuno River and enjoy a special evening walk through the jungle under the night sky.

Walk in the rainforest with an Indigenous guide by your side to lead the way, point out local birds and teach you about the plant life that thrives here.

Hike to Pailon del Diablo – an 80-m-high waterfall so fierce that you’ll need to carry a poncho to keep dry from its wrath!

Marvel at the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano – one of the largest and highest active volcanos in the world – while hiking through Cotopaxi National Park.

Learn from a local Indigenous community during your homestay in the La Calera Community. Take part in the Pachamanca food ceremony, which has been a part of South American culture for centuries.

Itinerary

Venture from Andean peaks to the Amazon’s edge on the "Ecuador Highlands" tour, a 9-day national parks trip for intrepid explorers. Starting and ending in Quito, you’ll hike in Cotopaxi National Park, canoe to a riverside eco-lodge, and trek through the Amazon guided by Indigenous experts. A homestay with a local family offers cultural immersion, including a Pachamanca feast and hands-on language practice. This moderate-activity tour is ideal for travelers who crave both adventure and meaningful connections. The tour’s standout feature? A rare combination of highland and rainforest experiences, topped with genuine local interaction.

Day 1Quito
Day 2Tena to Amazon Jungle
Day 3Tena to Amazon Jungle
Day 4Banos
Day 5Banos
Day 6Cotopaxi National Park
Day 7Quito
Day 8Otavalo to Quito
Day 9Quito
Ecuador Highlands

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Jungle Eco Lodge (2 nights), Homestay (1 night)
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus
Guide
An expert tour leader
Included Activities
Amazon Rainforest - Night WalkAmazon - Guided rainforest hike and visit to animal rescue centreBanos - Walking tourBanos - El Pailon del Diablo WaterfallCotopaxi - National Park walkCotopaxi - Flower plantation visitCotopaxi- Tour of historical haciendaCotacachi- Pachamanca and village experienceCuicocha - Lagoon viewpointOtavalo - Market Visit

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