From CAD 1,011 Was CAD 1,349
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(21 reviews)
Experience Overview
Strange how a country that’s literally at the centre of the Earth can be overlooked, isn’t it? Stranger still considering how amazing Ecuador is. This eight-day trip shows off its best, rolling natural wonders (the Amazon!), stunning landscapes (the Ecuadorian highlands!), rich culture (Quito!), and active pursuits like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain-biking everywhere you look. Good on its own, this trip also makes an ideal add-on to any Galápagos trip. Trust us. It’s worth the time.
Highlights
- Get your adrenaline pumping in adventurous Baños
- Feel like a local at an Amazon homestay
- Soak in the hot springs at Papallacta
- Explore colonial Quito.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2762
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SEEQ
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 8 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
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts), simple village cabañas/homestay (2 nts, multi-share).
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1011 (CAD 126 /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.
Day 2: Quito/Baños
Travel to Baños and be spoiled for choice with optional outdoor activities like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Or, take it easy and relax in local hot springs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 7: Papallacta/Quito
Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hot springs before travelling back to Quito for free time to explore.
Day 8: Quito
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Cynthia H. - Traveled, July 2024
I enjoyed the itinerary, just wish the guide was more enthusiastic, communicated more, and volunteered to show/educate us more about the locations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Nathanial B. - Traveled, June 2024
Angie was an amazing tour guide all of the places were amazing. I loved the jungle and banos, not the biggest fan of Quito, but then again I don’t like traveling to big cities. Overall it was a great experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Martin H. - Traveled, June 2024
It was an incredible, well organised adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Leah B. - Traveled, June 2024
Our trip to Ecuador was amazing through the program offered by G Adventures. We had a great time and will recommend G Adventures to others in the future.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Jennifer D. - Traveled, June 2024
Ecuador, country, culture and people are great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Brittany J. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a great trip. Saw many beautiful places, met kind people and learned a lot about Ecuador.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Shane T. - Traveled, June 2024
Great time. Ando was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Theodore M. - Traveled, June 2024
My trip to Ecuador quest tour was absolutely
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Cynthia H. - Traveled, June 2024
I went to Ecuador knowing very little about the country. My daughter & I were so impressed with GAdventures, its professional staff and the pace of the trip. It will not be our last trip with GAdventures.! So many choices!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Vanessa S. - Traveled, June 2024
This tour has it all: culture, adventure, and sightseeing. I feel like I experienced the real Ecuador, from the mountains to the Amazon, from ceviche to grubs. Our guide was extraordinary and the country spectacular.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Maura H. - Traveled, May 2024
I loved this trip. I knew very little about Ecuador coming in but learned so much from our CEO and other local guides. I had expectations of what the trip would be like without feeling overwhelmed with information. Overall this was a great experience I w...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Alexis V. - Traveled, May 2024
It was an amazing experience. Got to experience the culture and do a bunch of fun activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Katherine H. - Traveled, May 2024
For just a week long trip we packed so much in and learned so much about Ecuador. Our guide was amazing and we felt we could trust him to take care of anything that could possibly come up.i loved all the local experiences especially in the Amazon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Mary S. - Traveled, May 2024
An excellent introduction to rural Equador. I particularly enjoyed the Amazon Jungle experience, staying with a local Quichua family, learning about their customs and beliefs, especially the Shamans, also finding out about the local medicinal plants. An...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Kathryn S. - Traveled, May 2024
Brilliant experience and will highly recommend to other tourists.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2024
Alan D. - Traveled, April 2024
This trip is a good introduction to Ecuador. You get to see a bit of the city, farm lands and jungle. I was very lucky to have a great tour guide and a great group. Everyone was very positive and like minded. We had many great conversations and we were a...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/09/2024
Santiago H. - Traveled, April 2024
Ecuador Quest was an incredible experience where we made amazing friends and had a taste of local activities that travellers do not get to experience with any other agencies. Highly recommend it for those who want to experience Ecuadorian culture as a lo...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Autumn F. - Traveled, April 2024
The Ecuador Quest is the perfect itinerary for first time travellers to Ecuador or South America. Ecuador has it all! Glaciers, forest, food, friendly locals …
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Berenice H. - Traveled, April 2024
Fantastic. I love G! Exactly what I wanted out of this trip. Looking forward to my next one.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2024
Joelle C. - Traveled, April 2024
I had an amazing experience in Ecuador thanks to G Adventures. As a solo traveller travelling to South America for the first time with limited Spanish, joining this tour removed all logistical hassles and completely elevated the experience; I was able to...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/25/2024
Magdalena L. - Traveled, March 2024
The trip was amazing! I enjoyed every minute of it and I hope to book another trip with G soon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
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