7-Day The Best of Ecuador
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From $1288.00
3 reviews (5.00)
Price varies by group size
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Departs: Quito, Quito
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Discover the secrets of the Ecuadorian Andes and cloud forest regions with a full-immersion in the cultural and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the countries with the biggest biodiversity in the world.
Enjoy waterfalls, butterflies, bird watching and chocolate making in the tropical paradise of Mindo, then take a spectacular drive through the cloud forest to reach the coffee valley of Intag, where you will visit a coffee plantation. Back to the highlands, visit Cuicocha crater-lake, the world-famous indigenous market of Otavalo and then live an unique experience sharing an organic lunch prepared side by side with local people in the very heart of the Andes.
"Unique Experiences:"
Organic cooking lesson with traditional fresh ingredients, side by side with local people in the heart of the Andes
Take a scenic drive in the valley of Intag and taste the organic fair-trade coffee produced in the area
What's Included
Accommodation based in double occupancy: First class hotel in Quito, cloud forest lodge in Mindo, hacienda in Otavalo, luxury spa resort in Papallacta.
Activities: Equator Line museum tour, Hiking to waterfalls in the cloud forest, Visit Butterfly farm and chocolate factory, Organic fair-trade coffee tasting in Intag Valley, Visit Otavalo indigenous market, Organic lunch cooking with local people, Hike a
Lunch
Out-door gear: Hiking sticks
Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation.
Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure trip leader and local guides
What's Not Included
Airport transfers ( International flights)
International fligts
Meals not described in the itinerary
My Own Room supplement
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Traveler Information
- ADULT: Age: 6 - 99
Additional Info
- All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips.
- All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra c
- Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural ide
- Easy. This program will run from the high Andean Mountains to the cloud forest, involving some short hikes.
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- From 3 to 4 hours a day. Please check the maps and full biking information in the full itinerary.
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- High quality MTB (Disk brakes and front suspension), Shimano Deore parts, gloves, helmets. For canyoning: harnesses, waterhelmets, ropes, wetsuits, watershoes and carabiners.
- IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pichincha, Imbabura, Napo, Cotopaxi
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some f
- All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips.
- All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra c
- Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural ide
- Easy. This program will run from the high Andean Mountains to the cloud forest, involving some short hikes.
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- From 3 to 4 hours a day. Please check the maps and full biking information in the full itinerary.
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- High quality MTB (Disk brakes and front suspension), Shimano Deore parts, gloves, helmets. For canyoning: harnesses, waterhelmets, ropes, wetsuits, watershoes and carabiners.
- IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pichincha, Imbabura, Napo, Cotopaxi
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some f
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
Reviews
I would absolutely recommend using Adventure Journeys for any trips you're planning in Ecuador. Whether its the Galapagos or the Amazon, I can guarantee Adventure Journeys will not let you down!
Thanks for this unforgettable experience Christian!
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