Best Of Ecuador


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Overview
Highlights
- Join an expert local guide for a tour of Quito, Ecuador’s exciting capital city
- Stroll through the world famous indigenous market in Otavalo
- Relax amid stunning views in the magical Papallacta Hot Springs
- Explore the incredible Amazon rainforest with a naturalist guide
- Tour the vibrant and picturesque city of Guayaquil
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Trip includes
- 08 nights’ accommodation at listed hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast
- 02 lunches as per itinerary
- 02 dinners as per itinerary
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Services of English-speaking guides
- International return airfare from different gateways
- Air taxes and fuel surcharges
- All local applicable taxes
Itinerary

Make your own way to the airport for your international flight to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Enjoy inflight meals and services. Upon arrival in Quito you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Quito is the largest colo...
After breakfast you will enjoy a fully guided city tour of Quito. You will visit La Ronda, a beautiful street in the heart of the old city, and Plaza de la Independencia, the city’s main square. Here you can see the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and sever...
Today you will depart Quito and drive north to the mainly indigenous town of Otavalo. You can taste exotic fruits in the Guayabamba Valley before crossing the Equator at Cayambe where, on a clear day, you can see the majestic snow-capped mountains and try some ...
This morning you will travel the same route taken by Francisco de Orellana on his way to explore the legendary “El Dorado”, in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region, towards the moors of the Eastern mountain range. During this trip, you will see a radical change in scen...
Today you will leave the majestic Andes highlands and travel down into the “Oriente”, or Amazon region. Along the way there will be several opportunities to stop for photographs of the lush green valleys and beautiful sparkling waterfalls. The road ends at Punt...
After breakfast this morning you will travel upstream by canoe and embark on a short walk to see some of the jungle's diverse secondary forest and visit the breathtaking "Cascada de Latas"* waterfall, and if you wish you can take a refreshing dip in its clear c...
Today you will depart the Amazon and travel East to Baños, a small city located in a valley of scenic waterfalls, tempting hot springs and the impressive Tungurahua volcano. Visit the famous waterfalls “Manto de la Novia” and “Pailon del Diablo”, before enjoying incredible views of the active Tungurahua volcano from a lookout point.
Overnight in Baños
Your destination today is the bustling city of Guayaquil. On arrival, you will enjoy a city tour visiting the picturesque Las Peñas area and the Malecon, the lively square overlooking the Guayas River. At the Malecon you will visit some important historical sit...
Today your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.
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Dates & Availability
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin/double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available from $549 USD per person.
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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.
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.

Indus Travels Reviews & Ratings
Really loved Ecuador.
really loved Ecuador. The trip was wonderful and a really good value. Thanks for all of your help in helping us add the extra days. The hikes in the clou...
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What's excluded
- Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visa fees, if applicable
- International flights for Land only option
- Arrival and departure transfers for Land Only Option
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