Andes to the Amazon: the Essence of Ecuador | August 20, 2022
8 days
View all 13 photos
Video not provided by operator
Group Tour
Hike through spectacular volcanic landscapes and go white-water rafting in the jungle on this eight-day loop round Ecuador. Starting in colonial Quito, you’ll head south to the Cotopaxi National Park, passing through the Avenue of Volcanoes – home to the most geothermally active peaks in Ecuador. After visiting the emerald-green Quilotoa crater lake, continue...
29% OFF
$2,799
From$1,999
Member Savings
Save up to $700!
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback
- Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake
- Visit a traditional Tigua art studio
- Cycle the Baños Waterfall Route
- Go white-water rafting in the Amazon rainforest
- Whip up a feast at an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
- Sample fine chocolate in Quito
What's this trip about?
Hike through spectacular volcanic landscapes and go white-water rafting in the jungle on this eight-day loop round Ecuador. Starting in colonial Quito, you’ll head south to the Cotopaxi National Park, passing through the Avenue of Volcanoes – home to the most geothermally active peaks in Ecuador. After visiting the emerald-green Quilotoa crater lake, continue to Baños, where you can ride the Swing at the End of the World and marvel at majestic waterfalls. Get a feel for life in the Amazon rainforest before wrapping up your adventure in the mountain village of Papallacta, known for its hot springs.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Two nights premium hotel accommodation
- Two nights jungle lodge accommodation
- One night mountain resort accommodation
- One night historic hotel accommodation
- One night spa hotel accommodation
- Private and local transport
- Seven breakfasts, six lunches, four dinners
- Local Insider
- Arrival airport transfer
- Quito walking tour
- Ecuadorian cooking masterclass (including market visit)
- Chocolate-tasting session
- Limpiopungo Lagoon hike
- Cotopaxi Interpretation Center visit
- Horseback riding
- Quilotoa Lake hike
- Tigua art studio visit
- Salcedo Market visit
- Swing at the End of the World visit
- Baños Waterfall Route bike ride
- Yaku Runa project visit
- White-water rafting
- Jungle night hike
- Natural Oils Trail guided hike
- Waterfall swim
Itinerary
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Patio Andaluz
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Welcome dinner
DAY 2
Explore Quito and attend an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
Kick-start the trip with an optional morning visit to the Equator – head to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo and Intiñan Museum, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Regrou...
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Patio Andaluz
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Quito walking tour
Ecuadorian cooking masterclass and market visit
Chocolate-tasting session
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo and Intiñan Museum visit
DAY 3
Go horseback riding in Cotopaxi National Park
Today, you’ll journey south towards Cotopaxi National Park, dominated by the 5,897m (19,347ft) high Cotopaxi stratovolcano – the second-highest peak in Ecuador. If...
ACCOMMODATION
Chilcabamba Lodge
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Limpiopungo Lagoon hike
Cotopaxi Interpretation Center visit
Horseback riding
DAY 4
Hike round Quilotoa Lake and visit a Tigua art studio
Prepare yourself for another unforgettable hike as you venture to Quilotoa – a volcano on the westernmost edge of the Ecu...
ACCOMMODATION
La Floresta Hotel
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Quilotoa Lake hike
Tigua art studio visit
Salcedo Market visit
DAY 5
Cycle the magnificent Baños Waterfall Route
Start your day by visiting the Swing at the End of the World. Attached to a mountaintop treehouse, it offers jaw-dropping views of the Tungurahua ...
ACCOMMODATION
Kuyana Amazon Lodge
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Swing at the End of the World visit
Baños Waterfall Route bike ride
Yaku Runa project visit
DAY 7
Go white-water rafting on the Jatunyacu River
Ready for an adrenaline rush? Today, you’ll go white-water rafting through the jungle on the Jatunyacu River – one ...
ACCOMMODATION
Kuyana Amazon Lodge
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
White-water rafting
Jungle night hike
DAY 7
Follow the Natural Oils Trail at Kuyana Amazon Lodge
After breakfast, you'll go on a guided hike to learn how natural essential oils are extracted from Amazonian plants for medicine and aromatherapy. Cool off with a r...
ACCOMMODATION
Termas de Papallacta
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Natural Oils Trail guided hike
Waterfall swim
Farewell dinner
DAY 8
Depart from Papallacta
The time has come to pack your bags as your Ecuadorian experience comes to an end at 9am. After one final breakfast, you’ll be driven back to Mariscal Sucre Internation...
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Airport transfer
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Price From $1,999
Price per day$250
Last Updated: 6/4/2022
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Culture Trip.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Culture Trip Reviews & Ratings
Other Culture Trip Reviews
D
Devon
May 2022
A must for anyone...
A Culture Trip curated trip is a must for anyone burnt out planning their own trips or going to a remote or unfamiliar area. Having a local insider was the highlight...
N
Niraj
Apr 2022
Great Intro of Italy....
A great introduction to the sights of Southern Italy! The trip left me knowi...
Perfect way to experience a country!
The trip to Costa Rica organized by Culture Trip was incredible! It was a perfect way to experience a country, and was a perfect blend of adventure & relaxing. T...
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.
Save time
Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.
Save money
Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.
Travel confidently
Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.
Logistics
Cancellation policy
\The world of travel is changing – and that's why we’re offering flexible booking conditions, to take the stress out of booking in times of uncertainty.
Our Ultimate Covid Booking Guarantee means that if Covid-19 changes your plans, we'll rebook you for free. If we cannot rebook you we'll refund your trip.
You can get a full refund should you need to postpone or cancel your trip up to 35 days prior to departure. Or you can simply transfer your deposit and any funds paid to a different date without incurring any additional fees.
For full details, see our Booking Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to our Booking Terms & Conditions.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against
unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies.
It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before
or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements.
For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements,
please visit this link
.
Meals Included
Seven breakfasts, six lunches, four dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Trip ID
cultur2-AnAmEsEcAu
Become a member
(it's free)
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations