Ecuador Classic 8 Days Tour

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Ecuador Classic tour was designed for guest, who look for an overview of Ecuador. You will enjoy a full city tour of Quito and the Equator Museum. then you will visit Otavalo Indian Market and  Cuicocha Crater Lake. Next, you’ll journey to Cotopaxi Volcano for wonderful views of the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes. Then visit the Amazon gateway known as Baños ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover with us the Ecuadorian wonders with a classic tour around the Andes of Ecuador! See all the sceneries along the way, with marvelous colours and people. Visit Ecuador and see pure life.

What's this trip about?

    Ecuador Classic tour was designed for guest, who look for an overview of Ecuador. You will enjoy a full city tour of Quito and the Equator Museum. then you will visit Otavalo Indian Market and  Cuicocha Crater Lake. Next, you’ll journey to Cotopaxi Volcano for wonderful views of the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes. Then visit the Amazon gateway known as Baños and its waterfalls. After stunning views of more volcanoes, also a magical train ride, finally Cuenca, city declared a world heritage site by Unesco  and Guayaquil, the largest City of Ecuador.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityQuito
End CityGuayaquil

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Canoeing
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 8 Days / 7 Nights hotel accommodations (Standard Hotels)
    • Welcome to Ecuador Orientation meeting
    • Breakfast every day of the tour, Lunch specified in program
    • Transfers and transportation provided by private transports
    • Private Spanish/English speaking guide
    • Entrance fees according to itinerary mentioned as INCLUDED
    • All Sightseeings according itinerary
    • Travel Assistance
    • Cotopaxi Tour
    • All hikes mentioned in program

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 ARRIVAL DAY TO QUITO

Transfer In - International flight to Quito Once you arrive to Ecuador, our guide will be at the Airport to meet you and take you to the chosen hotel for overnight.

Duration: 1 hour Meals included: Breakfast  Accommodation included: Overnight at Mercure Hotel

Day 2 QUITO CITY TOUR & EQUATOR LINE

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...

Day 3 OTAVALO INDIAN MARKET & SURROUNDINGS

After breakfast on this day, we will drive to the Imbabura Province, stopping a few times along the way for pictures. We will continue our drive towards to visit Otavalo Indian Market, where you will have time to browse the local crafts, such as blankets, sweaters, sh...

Day 4 COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK VISIT

After breakfast we will drive towards Cotopaxi National Park, which consists of 99,000 acres, 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, L...

Day 5 WATERFALLS ROUTE

This morning, we will take the mount bikes and peddle down to the Avenue of the Waterfalls. On the way, it is possible to cross the River Canyon on Zip Line or just take the Cable car to admire the scenery, then we will continue to Rio Verde village, where the most be...

Day 7 CUENCA CITY TOUR & SURROUNDINGS

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...

Day 8 FLIYING HOME DAY

Our guide will drive you back to Guayaquil's international Airport, for your flight home. END OF THE SERVICES. ALSO YOU CAN ADD MORE DAYS TO YOUR TOUR OR JUST FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO. IF SO PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,750
Price per day$219
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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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 airfare to Quito
    • Meals not specified in itinerary
    • Gratuities
    • Any personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
    • Any activity not specified in program
    • Any hotel nights before or after our Tour Program, if you would like to add ons please let us know in advance.

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Meals Included

Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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