Solo-ish Ecuador

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7 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

1 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Quito, Ecuador

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Highlights

Enjoy an immersive dinner party in Quito with your fellow travellers featuring traditional Ecuadorian cuisine.

Visit the Intiñan Museum on the equator and try out some of the cool science experiments there.

Walk to new heights in Cotopaxi National Park and see the Limpiopungo Lagoon.

Partake in the G for Good Shandia Biking experience as the group travels into the Amazon

Itinerary

Searching for a vibrant adventure in Ecuador but prefer not to travel solo? Solo-ish Ecuador is your ideal tour package—crafted for experienced explorers eager to share unforgettable moments with like-minded companions. Over seven days, this guided journey takes you from Quito’s lively streets to the Amazon’s hidden depths, blending moderate activity with cultural immersion.

The trip kicks off in Quito, where you’ll stand astride the equator at the Intiñan Museum, then marvel at the snow-capped majesty of Cotopaxi Volcano. Baños awaits with its lush cloud forests, tumbling waterfalls, and soothing hot springs—perfect for recharging after a day of discovery. The Amazon portion introduces you to the warmth of local hospitality, as you venture into dense jungle for wildlife encounters and fascinating insights into traditional ways of life.

Each step of the way, you’ll bond with fellow travelers who share your passion for exploration, making connections as memorable as the destinations themselves. The unique selling point? This trip offers the camaraderie of group travel with the flexibility to explore solo, ensuring every moment is tailored to your style. Whether it’s hands-on adventure or rich cultural interaction, you’ll find the best of Ecuador—without ever feeling alone.

day 1Dinner Party

Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the nearby start hotel in Quito where you will attend a welcome briefing with your newest travel companions. Then, head out on foot through the city streets to your hands-on cooking experience with the entire group. Listen to instructions from a talented local chef and enjoy stories throughout the lesson about the various ingredients and dishes you are working on creating. Witness the joy of sharing a meal prepared together and come away with new knowledge of Ecuador’s culinary tastes and traditions.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel Eugenia (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 41 km

Included Activities

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience Duration : 2.5 hr

day 2We Day

day 3G Day

day 4Me Day

day 5Baños/Tena

day 6Tena

day 7Tena/Quito

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (4 nts), Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts). If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD95-125 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, motorboat, bicycle, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, ShandiaYour G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, ShandiaYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupDinner Party: Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience, QuitoWe Day: Minca Community Chocolate Tasting, QuitoG Day: The Wild Landscapes of Cotopaxi & Baños, Cotopaxi National ParkMe Day: Baños Me Day, BañosYour Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, PapallactaComplimentary arrival transferShandia Community Walk, Cacao Plantation Visit, & Chicha TastingAmazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls VisitFree time in Baños and the AmazonPapallacta hot springs visit and soak

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