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Highlights
Quito - Discover the colonial heart of Ecuador’s capital, with visits to Independence Square, La Compañía de Jesús and panoramic views from El Panecillo
Middle of the World - Stand on the equatorial line at the monument and Intiñan Museum, where the northern and southern hemispheres meet
Otavalo - Experience South America’s largest Indigenous market, brimming with colourful textiles and traditional crafts made by local artisans
Cotacachi - Explore Ecuador’s renowned leatherworking town, famous for its fine handcrafted goods produced using generations-old techniques
Papallacta - Unwind in the steaming thermal pools surrounded by the Andes, set amid dramatic high-altitude scenery
Amazon Rainforest - Venture deep into the jungle on guided walks, learning about medicinal plants and wildlife before visiting a butterfly house
Banos - Marvel at Ecuador’s spectacular waterfalls along the scenic Waterfall Route, including the powerful Pailón del Diablo
Cotopaxi National Park - Admire the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano and serene Limpiopungo Lake within Ecuador’s breathtaking Andean landscapes
Amazon Rainforest - Venture deep into the jungle on guided walks, learning about medicinal plants and wildlife before visiting a butterfly house
Banos - Marvel at Ecuador’s spectacular waterfalls along the scenic Waterfall Route, including the powerful Pailón del Diablo
Cotopaxi National Park - Admire the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano and serene Limpiopungo Lake within Ecuador’s breathtaking Andean landscapes
What's Included
Accommodation
6 nights 3-4 star hotels & 2 nights Amazon lodge
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
Transport
All relevant land transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
Others
Services of English-speaking local guides for included sightseeing and activitiesGuided sightseeing and activities as per the itinerary
Discover Ecuador’s incredible diversity on this 9-day group tour from Quito to the Amazon and back again. Begin in the capital, exploring its UNESCO-listed old town and the equatorial line before journeying north to Otavalo’s vibrant market and the soothing hot springs of Papallacta. Continue deep into the Amazon Rainforest for canoe rides, jungle walks and a stay at a riverside lodge. Return to the highlands to visit Banos, famous for its waterfalls and thermal pools, and take in the snow-capped majesty of Cotopaxi National Park.
day 1Quito
Upon arrival in Quito, make your own way to our hotel. Quito, the largest colonial city in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a fascinating blend of architectural styles, from sleek modern towers to beautifully preserved colonial churches. Your first evening in Ecuador is at leisure.
OverNight
Quito
day 2Exploring Quito
day 3Otavalo, Cotocachi & Papallacta
day 4Papallacta Hot Springs
day 5Papallacta to the Amazon
day 6Exploring the Amazon Rainforest
day 7Amazon to Banos
day 8Cotopaxi National Park
day 9Quito
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