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Tour Overview
From the heights of Cotopaxi Volcano to the dense Amazon forest, this Premium adventure will take you through the well-travelled and lesser-known icons of Ecuador. Starting in Quito, you’ll learn why this vibrant city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and take a trip to the middle of the Earth (the equator!). Then, head to the highest active volcano in the world for a hike through Cotopaxi National Park before relaxing in the lush gardens of your Feature Stay. You’ll get to know the local Indigenous communities with visits in Banos and the Amazon, while also getting close to the animals that call this diverse part of Ecuador home.
Trip Code: GGPE
Start
Quito
End
Quito
Destination
Ecuador
Meals
8 breakfasts, 7 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 nights)
Days
9
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Enjoy a Feature Stay in a local hacienda with lush gardens and views of nearby mountains near Cotopaxi National Park.
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Visit one of the highest and most active volcanoes in the world while hiking through Cotopaxi National Park – cross off bucket-list scenery along the way in the Avenue of the Volcanoes.
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Explore Quito, one of the best-preserved historical centres in the Americas, and stand at the middle of the Earth during a visit to the equator.
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Spend time in the Amazon rainforest wildlife spotting, hiking, learning about medicinal plants, visiting a coffee plantation and sleeping in a jungle lodge.
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Join the Santa Rita community for a cacao experience, visiting a plantation and tracing the process from harvest and fermentation to drying, roasting and grinding into chocolate syrup.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 7 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 nights)
Included activities
- Quito - Welcome dinner
- Quito - Colonial City Tour
- Quito - Middle of the World Monument
- Quito - Inti Nan Equator Museum
- Quito - Quito School Artist Workshop Visit
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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