Ecuador Big Five 18 Days Tour
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- Start and end in Quito! With the adventure tour Ecuador Big Five 18 Days Tour, you have a 18 Day Tour Package in Ecuador taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 15 other destinations in Ecuador. Ecuador Big Five 18 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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- 18 Days/17 Nights hotel accommodations (tourist SUPERIOR room)
- Welcome to Ecuador orientation meeting
- Breakfast every day of the tour
- Transfers and transportation provided by GUIDECUADOR transport
- Private Spanish/English speaking guide
- Entrance fees according to itinerary mentioned as INCLUDED
- All Sightseeing & Visits according to itinerary
- Speed boat Ride in Galapagos
- Air Ticket QUITO-COCA-QUITO
- Full Board Program at NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER
Itinerary
This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants and depending of your flight arrival times you can have a day exploring one of the UNESCO heritage sites in world (Quito's Old Town) or simply rest at the Hotel before our Tour Guide meet you at the Lobby at 6:3...
Early in the morning we will start our city tour at Panecillo viewpoint to admire the Quito's wonders from above, then we will walk around two hours visiting the highlights of the old city such as; San Francisco Church, Compañía de Jesús Church and Sagrario Church loc...
In the morning, we will visit Otavalo Indian Market, which is very famous for its quality handicrafts, and its exportation to all over the world. Then we will take you to visit a wonderful waterfall known as Peguche, it’s a sacred place where the locals renew their en...
After breakfast, it is time to return back to Quitos airport for a short flight to Coca (Jungle City). Then you’ll get on board a motorized canoe that will take us to the welcoming area of the Napo Wildlife Center. During the 2-hours ride you will have the opportunity...
We get up early in the morning at 4:30 am before sun rises to participate in one the most ancient customs of the Kichwa Anangu community, making the wayusa tea to energize the body and then follow the ritual of listening to kichwa songs and mind and meditate about lif...
Get up early in the morning to visit the most stunning parrot clay licks in the Amazon jungle in Ecuador! We’ll paddle downstream on the Anangu creek until reaching the Kichwa Anangu community. Then, after a 10 minutes ride on a motorized canoe we’ll get to the parrot...
After an early breakfast we’ll go they way we came back to Coca City. In this last excursion upstream the Napo River you may see some new sights of the Amazonia flora and fauna. Upon arrival in Quito Airport, we will drive you through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until...
After breakfast we will drive towards Cotopaxi National Park, which consists of 34,000 hectares, and has a large variety of trails, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and of course, it’s Volcano, which will captivate you with its majesty and beauty. In the area of the lagoon,...
Early in the morning, we will start our tour visiting some Banos City sights like the local market, the main Church, the Melcochas tasting. Then we will continue towards the Famous Waterfalls Avenue (it is the route to the Jungle with more than 30 waterfalls) on this ...
The main attraction today will be the Train ride from Alausi to Sibambe Station. It is one of the Engineering Marvels of the twentieth century. The entire ride is breathtaking, and you will definitely admire the beautiful scenery which displays the ethnic and natural ...
In the morning, we will visit Cuenca City (declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO). The most representative sites in Cuenca are: Calderon Park (Central Square), the Modern and Old Cathedrals, the Flower Market, and Larga Street with its colonial houses, a...
After breakfast, it is time to continue enjoying the Andes! we will drive towards to Loja City (the last city in the south the Ecuadorian Andes) as people say there if you have not seeing Loja - you don't know Ecuador. Upon Arrival, we will walk around the City visiti...
On this day, you can choose between several options such as: 6 Hours Hike up to Mandango Hill (demanding tour), 3 Hours Hike through the surroundings of Vilcabamba Village, Short walk to town, Relax at the Pool and take yoga classes at the hotel and Biking Tour around...
Early in the morning, we will continue our drive towards down to the Coast of Ecuador. Along the way, we will have several stops to admire, this wonderful change in vegetation and altitude. This is a magical drive with many pictures opportunities, then we will stop at...
Early depart to Quito's International Airport for your local flight to the Galapagos Islands, this flight takes 3 hours (with an stop in Guayaquil). Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, clear customs and ready to meet your Naturalist Guide from Galapagos, who will con...
Today you will have 3 activities in once as follows: Early bus ride for 30 minutes towards Volcan Sierra Negra, hike up to the Volcano Caldera, along the way you can observe some plants and birds endemic from the Galapagos Islands and off course if the weather allows ...
Today you will take a speed boat towards Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island (it will take 2 hours approx). Then you will get to the hotel for check in, after the guide will take you to Charles Darwin Research Station (this is the most important research center of the ent...
Free morning, 10:00 am check out and transportation to Baltra Airport to take a flight to Quito late in the afternoon, then transportation to the Hotel in Quito Unfortunately we have to say good bye after we arrive in Quito and we invite you to see one of our other to...
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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.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Air Fare to Quito or out of Quito
- Local Flight to Galapagos usd 450 approx.
- Galapagos Park Fee usd 100
- Galapagos Control Card usd 20
- Isabela Island Fee usd 10
- Meals not specified in program as INCLUDED
- All Activities or visits not specified in program
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls
- Drinks
- Gratuities
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Breakfast every day of the tour, Lunch and dinner specified in program
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