About this Tour
Begins/Ends: Quito, Ecuador / Quito, Ecuador Nearest Airports: Mariscal Sucre, Quito, Ecuador (UIO) Note: All transfers and all activities are done with your own private English speaking tour guide
STARTING AT
1.450 USD
Insiders' Choice Tour
The Insiders' Choice Tour is a customized Ecuadorian trip designed by our team of local expert guides and trip planners. Prepare to see some of Ecuador's most fascinating places, as you experience culture, adventure, nature, and relaxation all rolled into one exciting itinerary. It's the perfect way to enjoy a great vacation in Ecuador. Walking down colonial streets in Quito's old town and hiking around the highest active volcano in the world are just a few of the activities included on this immersion tour. Find adventure in Baños and Tena and melt your worries away in the relaxing waters of the hot springs. Just like all of our trips, we can offer this amazing experience on a private basis and for any date of your choice!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
Meals: As described in the itinerary
Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation
Accommodation: Prices based on double or triple accommodation at luxury hotels or at standard hotel options
Activities: Visit to Quito churches and Plazas, Equator complex, Hike at Cotopaxi National Park, Hike at the Quilotoa crater lake, Valley of waterfalls in Baños, visit the monkey park, hikes in the Rainforest and a visit to the Papallacta Springs & more
Trip Leader: Certified English speaking guide on every day of the tour
Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation
Accommodation: Prices based on double or triple accommodation at luxury hotels or at standard hotel options
Activities: Visit to Quito churches and Plazas, Equator complex, Hike at Cotopaxi National Park, Hike at the Quilotoa crater lake, Valley of waterfalls in Baños, visit the monkey park, hikes in the Rainforest and a visit to the Papallacta Springs & more
Trip Leader: Certified English speaking guide on every day of the tour
Not Included
Airport transfers (international flights)
Meals not described in the itinerary
Tips
Personal expenses
Single supplementTour Dates
This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year
This tour is 100% private and we can customize any aspect of it
Our tour includes a private English speaking guide for all transfers as well as for all activities, this way you will make the most out of your time and enjoy each site and each ride without missing out on important stops and/or important information along the tour.
Insiders' Choice Ecuador Tour
DAY 1: QUITO COLONIAL AND EQUATOR
You will be starting the first day of this trip at Quito, the capital of Ecuador, which has much to offer! we will start by taking a city tour, we will visit the main plazas and churches with plenty of chances to take great pictures and get to know the main highlights of Quito.
In the afternoon, we will be visiting the Equator complex, where you will see the different experiments and be part of them, as proof you will be standing right on the Equator line, we will cover all important sites and museums of this area of the city, before making the way back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Quito
DAY 2: COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK
We will start our day with an amazing drive south of Quito where you will have the chance to observe incredible volcanoes along the way. Our visit to Cotopaxi national park will start with a nice hike of the Limpiapungo lake, where you will get to see some Andean birds while also enjoying great views of Cotopaxi volcano
Later on, we will also hike to the snowline and refuge of the volcano where we will enjoy a hot chocolate drink or a Coca tea to recuperate strength.
In the afternoon, we will make our way to our marvelous Andean hacienda, where horseback riding is available and optional.
Accommodation: Hacienda at Cotopaxi area
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 3: QUILOTOA CRATER LAKE
Get ready for an impressive view! Today we will gain some altitude to reach the Quilotoa crater lake. Once you arrive. you will have the first peek of the stunning caldera! We hike down to its shore, where kayaks are available for rent, the hike back up can be a little demanding but there is also the option of renting a mule.
Afterwards, we will enjoy a hot soup and full lunch to recover strength. In the afternoon we will go back to your hacienda to enjoy the sunset in the Andes.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cotopaxi area
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4: BAÑOS NATURE TOWN
After a morning transfer from your Hacienda to the town of Baños and as we lose altitude we see the different vegetation of the cloud forest.
Once in Baños, will visit the waterfalls valley to learn about the local gastronomy and enjoy outdoor sports.
This little town offers great weather and both relaxing and adventurous activities for a fun day.
Accommodation: Hotel in Baños
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5: AMAZON RAINFOREST EXPLORATION
Today we start our drive into the Rainforest, we will pass by majestic landscapes until we reach the Parque de Los Monos in Misahualli, where we will see many capuchin monkeys running around, beautiful place to get some amazing pictures!
In the afternoon we will arrive at our Amazon Lodge where you can take a refreshing plunge in the pool. After dinner, we will start our night walk to hear the sounds of nature and discover the many species that surround us.
Accommodation: Lodge in Amazon Rainforest
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6: AMAZON HIKING & WILDLIFE
We will wake up with the sound of nature for another great day of adventure. The day starts with a healthy breakfast and a hike into one of the millenary paths of the forest. The activities reserved for this day are ideal to eliminate stress and to have direct contact with nature.
On the way you will find a variety of native plants and a unique topographic structure, after this impressive Rainforest hike, we will drive up to Papallacta to spend the night at the Hot Springs spa resort.
Accommodation: Papallacta Hot Springs resort
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 7: PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS
There is no better way to finish your time in Ecuador than soaking into the relaxing hot springs. We will leave the morning to your pleasure, you can book a massage or spa treatment in the hotel or just relax. Of course, if you want to do just a little more, we will take a hike around the Papallacta reserve.
Later we will take you to Quito or the airport for your international flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
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