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Experience Overview
It’s quite poetic that Ecuador is the centre of this big, beautiful planet of ours. In so few kilometres, the peaks of the Andes, the jungles of the Amazon, and historical cities all have some square footage here and with this 14-day journey you can see some of it all. Learn about the traditional Quichua culture in the Amazon, find treasures at a local handicraft market, and later slip into a world of “ahh” in a mountain hot spring.
Highlights
- Wander Quito and colonial cities on your own during free time
- Get adventurous in Baños
- Feel like a local and stay right in the Amazon jungle
- Soak in an Andean hot spring
- Shop at the Otavalo Market
Trip Details
Product Code: 2771
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Local bus, plane, taxis, motorized canoe, private van, 4x4 vehicles, pickup truck.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Supplier Code: SEIA
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Baños Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta
- Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit
- Cotopaxi National Park visit
- City tour of Cuenca
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts), simple village cabañas (2 nts, multi-share), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).
- 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Local bus, plane, taxis, motorized canoe, private van, 4x4 vehicles, pickup truck.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2359 (CAD $168 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until the evening. Please check at the hotel reception for a welcome note from your CEO advising on the time and location of the welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Kituandes
Day 2: Quito/Baños
Travel to Baños and be spoiled over the next few days by the abundance of optional outdoor activities in the area like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Today, choose to take it easy and relax in local hot springs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Enjoy a relaxing soak in the local hot springs and some free time to explore this adventurous town.Accommodation - Hotel La Floresta
Day 3: Baños
Enjoy a free day to take full advantage of all the activities in this adventurous town.
Opt to pre-book the "Baños Canyoning Adventure" or "Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute in beautiful Baños.Accommodation - Hotel La Floresta
Day 4: Baños/Tena
Travel by bus into the Amazon Jungle. Spend two nights in rustic jungle huts in a local Quichua community. Enjoy nature walks and learn about local culture.
Descend into the Amazon Jungle region. Notice the scenery change dramatically heading from the mountains into the lush, tropical Amazon rainforest.
Stay with a Quichua family and enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle firsthand.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life.
Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 5: Tena
Enjoy a full day in the Amazon learning about local life in the jungle. Spend the night in rustic jungle huts in a Quichua community.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life.
Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 6: Tena/Papallacta
Cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Later, take a local bus to Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools with volcanic views.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Cycle to the Indigenous Shandia community, a rural village surrounded by rivers and lush Amazonian landscapes. With the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the community has developed new culturally immersive experiences led by the village’s youth. Spend 40 minutes cycling from Shandia lodge stopping along the way to take in the beauty of the Amazon. These cultural tours are seen by the community as a way to rescue their Indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. This provides an economic opportunity for youth who traditionally would have left the community to find work. Leave Shandia community knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a new generation in the community and contributing to the preservation of their culture.Accommodation - Hotel Termas Papallacta
Day 7: Papallacta/Quito
Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hot springs before travelling back to Quito for free time to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Soak in the natural hot springs the area is known for and let the mineral waters, which vary in temperature, soothe your body. Make your way through the circuit with views of the Antisana volcano in the distance. After an hour in the mineral springs, the group will have lunch together at the nearby restaurant featuring regional cuisine specialities.Accommodation - Hotel Kituandes
Day 8: Quito/Otavalo
Explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come every week to sell handmade goods as well as livestock, fruits, and vegetables.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Discover some amazing local art, tapestries, and textiles at Otavalo’s famous artisan market, the largest handicraft market in South America. Wander the stalls to meet local artists, and find one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Try to arrive early for the best bargains (it starts at dawn), and try your hand at haggling – it’s expected for every purchase. A good negotiator could get at least 20 per cent off the starting price.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Fe
Day 9: Otavalo/Cotopaxi
Travel by bus to Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon, opt to explore the area or mountain bike with views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the night in a mountain lodge near the national park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Get out and explore the natural beauty of Cotopaxi.Accommodation - Tierra del Volcan
Day 10: Cotopaxi/Cuenca
In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on with a full day of travel to Cuenca. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the way at a viewpoint overlooking the Andes Mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Cotopaxi National Park, home to Cotopaxi Volcano, which stands at 5,897m (19,342 ft). The beautiful cone-shaped, snow-covered volcano is Ecuador’s second highest peak and the highest active volcano in the world. Keep an eye out for park wildlife, including condors, foxes, deer, spectacled bears, and more. For those who want to hike, there are options available (weather permitting). Please ensure you have proper hiking shoes or boots, a waterproof/windproof jacket and warm hats and gloves. Hike is approximately 1.5 hours.Accommodation - La Casona Cuenca
Day 11: Cuenca
This morning embark on a half-day city tour of the colonial city of Cuenca, including the Turi viewpoint, a Panama hat factory and the historical centre. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring or at one of Cuenca's many cafes.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out into this stunning colonial city with your expert local CEO. First visit the Turi viewpoint with sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains before stopping by a Panama hat factory. Then continue to the historical centre to discover the highlights like the new and old cathedrals and the flower market. Learn first-hand why this city deserves it’s UNESCO designation.Accommodation - La Casona Cuenca
Day 12: Cuenca
Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Cuenca. Opt to go hiking in Cajas National Park, visit Ingapirca ruins, or soak in nearby hot springs.
Explore the city's sights, including cobblestoned streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shaded plazas, and museums.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Head out and explore this colonial city!Accommodation - La Casona Cuenca
Day 13: Cuenca/Quito
Fly back to Quito and enjoy the night in this historical city.
Your CEO will escort you and assist you at the airport in Cuenca and once you arrive to Quito our G representative will be there to escort you to the hotel and give you additional information for optional activities in your free day in Quito.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this beautiful city. Accommodation - Hotel Kituandes
Day 14: Quito
Depart at any time.
Depart at any time.We recommend booking pre or post nights in Quito for additional time to explore. The optional activities may require additional time, speak to your CEO/ G representative for assistance booking these activities on trip.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Tracey C. - Traveled, May 2024
I rally enjoyed Ecuador- can I move there ??. I would like to visit again and do the Galapagoes and the Coast
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Susan B. - Traveled, May 2024
It was a great experience. I really felt that I truly experienced the real Ecuador- the food, and the culture and its people - unforgettable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Miriam J. - Traveled, May 2024
It was just awesome, loved all of the diffrent places and the insight in the culture of Ecuador.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/15/2024
Abigail W. - Traveled, April 2024
I wish I could stay in Ecuador longer. Such a beautiful country with amazing culture. I felt so lucky to experience it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
Sophie N. - Traveled, April 2024
Unforgettable experience! I have had the best time and learnt so much about the culture, environment and food of Ecuador. We were so fortunate to have the best guide in Frank
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Ryan D. - Traveled, April 2024
Franklin made the trip amazing!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Karla H. - Traveled, April 2024
Ecuador was wonderful! In spite of my issues with exercise at the high altitude, I really loved it. The people were warm, peaceful and welcoming, and the food was great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Lauren T. - Traveled, April 2024
This trip was a great way to experience two weeks of highlight locations in Ecuador and learn a lot about the inland of the country. Our guide was fantastic and the destinations all had something new to offer.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Olga H. - Traveled, April 2024
I will probably travel again with G Adventures..
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/18/2024
Richard B. - Traveled, March 2024
J'aurais aimé plus de temps près de la nature pour profiter encore plus de son côté unique et spectaculaire.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/09/2024
Sarah N. - Traveled, June 2024
I love that G lets me travel within my budget. As a single traveller, I loved having a roommate and group to go with, but the freedom to "choose my own adventure" along the way so that the trip was really what I wanted it to be.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Megan R. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall fun adventure, Ecuador is a beautiful country. The altitude wasn't an issue, hang out in a Quito for a few nights and you'll acclimate. Highly recommend adding the City Tour to your itinerary so you can see the Equator line in the city ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Bethan H. - Traveled, March 2024
As always, had a great time with G adventures, great pace to see the entire country in a detailed way with a brilliant balance of active and rest depending on your preference.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Tiffany W. - Traveled, March 2024
Overall I was completely obsessed & in love with Ecuador. From the start of meeting Frankie, to the end saying goodbye he was nothing but accomodating, fun, friendly & knowledgeable. As we know tour guides make or break your trip, well Frankie made mine!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
Megan T. - Traveled, February 2024
This trip exceeded my expectations of a group tour, there were plenty of optional activities, and gave me a great overview of the country, we saw a lot in two weeks!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/12/2024
Patricia B. - Traveled, February 2024
It was a great trip, enjoyed it immensely. Everyone in the group got along well. Lots of laughs, interesting conversations. Lots of fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Kerry W. - Traveled, February 2024
The trip was fun and varied, we had the chance to experience so many things! Maria Sol was very friendly and organized. We were always in good hands. Thank you and Bravo!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2024
Douglas D. - Traveled, January 2024
We really enjoyed this trip. Everyone was very friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/10/2024
Janelle C. - Traveled, January 2024
A nice variety of places visited to give glimpses of mainland Ecuador.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/09/2024
Brandin L. - Traveled, January 2024
We had a blast and really enjoyed the trip. Cant wait for the next one.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/28/2024
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