Colorful Amazon and Wellness Experience
Ecuador in 9 Days • 8 Nights in Destination
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The perfect trip to get to know Ecuadorian culture and history, with a focus on the incredible Amazon jungle.
Trip Highlights
- Amazon
- Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Baños
- Pailon del Diablo Waterfall
- Papallacta Hot Springs
- Quito
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until December 2024
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From $1,199
- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
Accommodation: 8 Nights
Day 1 to 4
Mercure Alameda
Location
Quito
Category
Nights
3
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Hotel Rio Amazonas
Itinerary
Discover the ancestral culture of Ecuador. From the city of Quito, journey through this incredible country passing through Baños, admire how the landscapes and vegetation change as you travel from the highest parts of the Andes to Tena in the Amazon.
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight to Quito. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your hotel and overnight stay in Quito.
If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
If you want to have the hotel room available before 2:00 p.m., you can add early check-in at an additional cost. In case you are interested, you will be able to see the price and do the upsell in the next step of the purchase process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Alameda or similar
1002 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, meet a local guide who will take you on a fascinating tour of some most emblematic sights of Quito. Today, explore the Historic Center known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, rich with 16th and 17th century churches and other structures that blend European, Moorish and indigenous styles, declared a World Heritage Site for its great beauty. The next stop is the city's traditional market, full of stalls brimming with local delicacies, and a beautiful and colorful array of tropical fruits grown locally that you will get to try. Spend the afternoon at your leisure visiting some of the coolest neighborhoods such as La Floresta or La Carolina. Overnight stay in Quito.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Alameda or similar
1002 Reviews
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Activities
Quito City Tour
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and natural environment. We recommend enjoying our excursion to Otavalo*, a beautiful town in the Andean highlands surrounded by volcanoes. Overnight stay in Quito.
*Optional Otavalo Tour: On this exciting full-day tour to towns in the Andean highlands, you’ll discover some of the most exquisite local gastronomy and traditional way of life. Start off your experience by tasting the interesting Cherimoya fruits in Guayllabamba, a small agricultural town. Next, carry on to try the local biscuits made by the community in Cayambe, located in the Pichancha Province it is the third-highest mountain in Ecuador! You will then be guided around the indigenous markets in Otavalo, Peguche and Cotacachi where you will get to know the story of the native people and try some of the fruits grown at high altitude. A unique foodie experience!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Alameda or similar
1002 Reviews
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Activities
Otavalo Tour
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, leave Quito behind and head to Baños, home to mineral hot springs and waterfalls, nestled within a verdant natural environment. Situated at the base of an active volcano, this beautiful town is renowned for being the gateway to the Amazon Basin and its mineral-rich hot springs. On route, pass through The Avenue of the Volcanoes, named in the early 1800s by famous explorer Humboldt, is a road that winds its way between the Andean foothills dotted with volcanoes (many of which are still active!). Arrive in Baños and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring this unique city, and grab a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants, with an international food offering. Overnight stay in Baños.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Sangay Spa or similar
340 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. This morning continue with your adventure leaving Baños behind as you set off into the Ecuadorian highlands. Pass by the renowned Pailon del Diablo Waterfall, a spectacular natural wonder which lies on the edge of the cloud forest, and venture into the Amazon jungle headed for Tena. Continue through verdant landscapes towards the lodge where you will spend the next few days, in the heart of the jungle. Upon arrival you will have to honor to take part in a chocolate ceremony, with the local community. This is a truly unique experience. Really get to know this key ingredient in Ecuadorian culture and uncover the magical properties of cacao, from its indigenous roots. Overnight in Tena.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Selina Amazon Tena or similar
233 Reviews
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Activities
Pailón del Diablo
Light
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Chocolate Making Experience in the Jungle
Light
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Today, begin your your day connecting with the energy of the Ecuadorian Amazon in a Jungle Yoga class, through movement, breath and meditation. Awaken your senses, your mind and your body as you connect and become at one with nature during this beautiful flow. After breakfast, explore and discover the flora and fauna of the protected primary forest on a jungle walk through the Amazon with your native guide. Learn about the wildlife and incredible ecosystems of this spectacular rainforst from a true local. In the afternoon take part in an incredible experience where you will connect with the Amazonian Kichwa community. They will teach you about artisanal gold panning and its importance, the use of cassava, a key ingredient in the indigenous culture and the native medicinal plants and how they live from nature. Overnight stay in Tena.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Selina Amazon Tena or similar
233 Reviews
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Activities
Instructor-led yoga class
Light
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Wildlife walk in Tena
Moderate
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Visit to the Indigenous community Kichwa Amazonica
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy the day at your leisure. Relish the opportunity to explore the the Ecuadorian jungle, immerse yourself in its sounds and its wondrous sights. In the evening, you have the unique opportunity enjoy the farewell dinner (included) which is an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take part in the local indigenous community's Amazon dance, experiencing their ancient traditions and stories of their ancestors. Overnight stay in Tena.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Selina Amazon Tena or similar
233 Reviews
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Activities
Half-day Amazonia Excursion
Active
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Breakfast at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to say goodbye to the Amazon jungle. On the way back to Quito, enjoy a refreshing bath in the geothermal waters of the Papallacta Hot Springs. They sit at the base of lush mountains high in the Andes and the warm water is fed from the nearby Antisana Volcano. An exquisit way to bid farewell to this incredible country and reminisce over the last few days and the experiences had. Arrive in Quito and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Quito.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Holiday Inn Quito Airport... or similar
122 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to the Papallacta hot springs
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your adventure through Ecuador and the enchanting Amazon jungle to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board.
Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in the US today.
If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Included activities
Included activity for day 2
Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:30 Approx
Physical rating:
Quito City Tour
A guided city tour to get to know Quito's most emblematic sights. Visit a local market, a number of picturesque squares and the narrow streets of the city centre.
Included activity for day 5
Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Pailón del Diablo
One of the largest waterfalls in the country. So called because it has three waterfalls, the same ones that, due to the force with which they fall, form an impressive basin.
Included activity for day 5
Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
Chocolate Making Experience in the Jungle
A foodie experience where you can make your own chocolate. Learn the entire process through practice, all the way from the seed until creating your own chocolate sauce.
Included activity for day 6
Duration 00:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
Instructor-led yoga class
Join a yoga class with a professional instructor.
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Available Activities
Suggested activity for day 3
Otavalo Tour
Discover the indigenous town of Otavalo. Otavalo is the capital of Cantón and is a predominantly an indigenous city in the Imbabura province of Ecuador Visit the city and soak up the unique atmosphere and culture.
Suggested activity for day 7
Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Half-day Amazonia Excursion
Discover Paikawe Lagoon on a canoe. Head to Misahualli Monkey Village and finally visit the Amupakin community.
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
Departures from main US airports.
International flights: US - Quito, Quito - US.
8 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
See hotels included8 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
Transfers.
Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
See itineraryAll air taxes & fuel surcharge.
English-speaking guide.
Not included
Entrances, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
We strongly recommend you consult your doctor regarding the possible effects of altitude sickness before you travel.
If you would like to travel with children, please contact Customer Services to find out the conditions.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 6 months validity with one passport page. Mandatory travel insurance.
Visa
No visa required for stays of up to 90 days
Currency
US Dollar
Language
Spanish
Electricity
Types A and B, 110 V North American type plug
Health
Please consult your doctor regarding the vaccination against yellow fever and malaria prophylaxis. Travellers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.
Time zone
UTC -5
Other useful information
It is mandatory for tourists to carry a valid health insurance policy.
Tourist Office website
https://ecuador.travel/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
Exoticca Travel Stories
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My daughter and I traveled with Exoticca to Ecuador in late September 2021. The service leading up to the trip was thorough and easy. The quality of our guides and their knowledge in each of the regions of Ecuador, cities, Amazon, and the Galapagos, made every stop come to life.
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