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Tour Code : AAX
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Destinations : Ecuador
Tour Starts : Quito
Tour Ends : Quito
Group Size : 6 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
14 days from
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Overview

Discover the best of mainland Ecuador: wildlife, jungles and volcanoes

Andean ranges, colonial landmarks, effervescent indigenous markets and verdant cloud forests are just the start of the wonders we see on this adventure in Ecuador. We follow the Avenue of the Volcanoes where we glimpse the snow-capped peaks of Cayambe and Chimborazo, and stay in the Amazon Rainforest, which we share with monkeys and more. Discover Quito, set high in the Andes, and artisanal towns surrounding Cuenca - this is a trip packed with adventure and culture.

Highlights
  • Marvel at the highlights of mainland Ecuador, a kaleidoscope of majestic scenery
  • Visit colonial Quito, the Otavalo indigenous market and Cuenca's UNESCO reserve
  • Stay overnight in the peaceful Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Spend two nights soaking up the sounds of the Amazon Rainforest
  • Visit the ruins of Ingapirca and Cajas National Park
Key Information
  • Accommodation: 5 Superior nights (3 hotel, 2 hacienda), 8 Classic nights (2 hotel, 3 lodge, 3 hosteria)
  • Travel by minibus and boat
  • Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Included
  • 13 breakfasts, five lunches, three dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Arrival transfers
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • Accommodation: 5 Superior nights (3 hotel, 2 hacienda), 8 Classic nights (2 hotel, 3 lodge, 3 hosteria)
  • Travel by minibus and boat
  • Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Food
All breakfasts, five lunches and three dinners are included. Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets with toast, cereal, eggs, fruits and tea/coffee. For lunch and dinner, the tour leader will recommend various options in convenient locations, usually booking restaurants and eating with the group. Vegetarians can be catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.
Weather

In Quito and the highlands, it should be warm by day and generally dry. Maximum daytime temperatures are almost constant throughout the year at 20C (68F), nights 8C (46F). Some rain can be expected in February to May and October to November but storms, though heavy, are generally short. Quito and the highlands are considered to have quite a pleasant climate, although the evenings can be chilly. In the jungle regions, it will be hot with high humidity. There is always a possibility of rain at any time, but not to the extent of spoiling your enjoyment. The driest time in the jungle (in terms of rainfall levels, not number of rainy days) is October to January.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us

It will appeal to those interested in the astonishing variety of mainland Ecuador: Spanish and Inca history, paramo highland, mangrove systems, rainforest, cloud forest and volcanoes. It is a busy trip, taking in a huge amount of scenery, flora, fauna and history in two weeks. Many of the areas visited are at high altitude and some short walks (normally one to three hours) are planned. A reasonable level of fitness is required.

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