10-Day Ecuador Highlights
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Discover the MAGIC of ECUADOR traveling through the Avenue of Volcanoes in the high Andes Mountains towards the best tropical Amazon destinations and explore the outdoor town of Baños, Unesco classified city of Cuenca and local indigenous market in Otavalo. On your journey, you will learn about all the different local tribes and their cultures. The Ecuador Highlights trip is the perfect combination of cultural experiences, wildlife spotting, adventure activities, and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the most mega-divers countries on Earth. "Unique Experiences:" Visit a native local family in the middle of the Amazon jungle and look for the smallest monkey in the world (Pygmy Marmoset) Breathtaking zig-zag train ride through the rocky slopes of the Andes and the switchbacks of the Devil's Nose10 days
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Lunch. x 4
Food and drink : Dinner. x 2
Activities: All mentioned in the itinerary
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 9
Gear: hiking sticks, life jackets
Accommodation based on double occupancy: First Class hotel in Quito, colonial hacienda in Otavalo, 5-star Spa Resort Papallacta, Itamandi Eco-lodge in the Amazon, 3 or 4 star hotel in Baños, 5-star Andean lodge in Chimborazo, 3 or 4 star hotel in Cuenca
Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader and local guides
Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation, train, motorized canoe
My Own Room supplement
International flights
Airport transfer (international flights)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Meals not described in the itinerary
Tips for guides and drivers
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Quito, EcuadorWelcome to Quito! The largest, best preserved colonial city of America -declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is considered the Cultural Capital of South America and is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano.
Depending on arrival time, you can spend your day exploring the old town of Quito and the surrounding area. ADVENTURE JOURNEYS can help you to organize a day trip (please request in advance). In the evening, one of our trip leaders will meet you at the hotel’s lobby for a welcome briefing at 18:00 hours. At this time, we will discuss the details and questions you may have regarding the adventure. Our first day is an acclimation and information day.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationAccommodation
- Sheraton Quito or similar
Meals : Not Included
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet your AJ trip leader and group at 18:00pm at the Hotel´s LobbyView Location
End point
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Check out HotelView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT DETAILS
- It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
- From 2 to 3 hours driving average from place to place.
- All-year (best from May to October)
- Pichincha, Imbabura, Napo, Pastaza, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Cañar and Azuay.
- All Inter-Andean Valleys and Andes ranges, Amazon Rainforest upper part, cloud forest and canyons.
- From 500 to 5000m (1600 to 16500 ft)
- Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF
- Easy. This program will run from the high Andean Mountains to the Tropical Rainforest of the Amazon, which involves the hiking in flat areas of the Amazon, hike down the Pastaza canon to the Pailon Del Diablo waterfall for 1 km. Optional hike up to Chimborazo Volcano Base Camp 5000m.
- Life jackets, hiking sticks.
- Guides are certified as Wilderness First Aid Responders. We carry a complete first aid kit.
- All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same gender. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.
- Traveling 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 flexibility about where what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group, however, there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure.
- Clients receive a conservationist interpretation of the ecology of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest and the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation to support responsible ecotourism as a sustainable alternative to surrendering to the oil industry's destructive appetites. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the time of travelCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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