Totally Ecuador - 9 days
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Tour Overview
Discover Ecuador’s incredible diversity on this 9-day group tour from Quito to the Amazon and back again. Begin in the capital, exploring its UNESCO-listed old town and the equatorial line before journeying north to Otavalo’s vibrant market and the soothing hot springs of Papallacta. Continue deep into the Amazon Rainforest for canoe rides, jungle walks and a stay at a riverside lodge. Return to the highlands to visit Banos, famous for its waterfalls and thermal pools, and take in the snow-capped majesty of Cotopaxi National Park.
Start
Quito
End
Quito
Destination
Quito
Days
9
Pace
Medium
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 8 - Max 25
Min Age
8
Trip Code: TOTECU
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Quito - Discover the colonial heart of Ecuador’s capital, with visits to Independence Square, La Compañía de Jesús and panoramic views from El Panecillo
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Middle of the World - Stand on the equatorial line at the monument and Intiñan Museum, where the northern and southern hemispheres meet
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Otavalo - Experience South America’s largest Indigenous market, brimming with colourful textiles and traditional crafts made by local artisans
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Cotacachi - Explore Ecuador’s renowned leatherworking town, famous for its fine handcrafted goods produced using generations-old techniques
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Papallacta - Unwind in the steaming thermal pools surrounded by the Andes, set amid dramatic high-altitude scenery
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Amazon Rainforest - Venture deep into the jungle on guided walks, learning about medicinal plants and wildlife before visiting a butterfly house
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Banos - Marvel at Ecuador’s spectacular waterfalls along the scenic Waterfall Route, including the powerful Pailón del Diablo
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Cotopaxi National Park - Admire the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano and serene Limpiopungo Lake within Ecuador’s breathtaking Andean landscapes
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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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