This tour offers an exciting journey through Ecuadors best locations: the beautiful colonial Quito, the famous market in Otavalo, the perfect cone shaped Cotopaxi Volcano, Riobamba and the lush Amazon Jungle.
Day 01 Arrival in Quito
Upon arrival in Quito airport you will be transferred to your hotel in the city. Lodging at the Fuente de Piedra Hotel in Quito
Day 02 Quito (B)
Today we'll visit the old town with its beautiful narrow streets and the colonial churches such as San Francisco and La Compania. Also, we'll visit El Panecillo hill from where you will get a spectacular view of the city. In the afternoon, we will visit the Equator monument. Lodging at the Fuente de Piedra Hotel in Quito
Day 03 Quito / Otavalo (B)
Today we'll drive north to the city of Cayambe and towards the city of Otavalo. After checking in the hotel we will visit the beautiful Cuicocha Lake. Later on we have some free time for shopping in Cotacachi town, famous for its quality leather goods. We'll also visit the indigenous village of Peguche. Lodging at the Coraza Hotel in Otavalo
Day 04 Otavalo / Machachi (B, BB)
In the morning we'll visit the famous Indian market in Otavalo. Then you will be transported up to the beautiful highlands of the Mojanda Lakes. Enjoy great views of the Ecuadorian Andes. Afterwards car ride south towards the foothills of Cotopaxi Volcano. Lodging at Hacienda La Estacion in Machachi
Day 05 Cotopaxi / Riobamba (B, BB)
In the morning, we will visit the beautiful Cotopaxi National Park. Enjoy great views of the impressive Cotopaxi Volcano, considered as one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. We will do also a short hike on the highlands of these beautiful surroundings. Transport south towards the city of Riobamba. Lodging at El Galpon Hotel in Riobamba
Day 06 Riobamba / Baos (B)
Optionally (not included), we might have the opportunity to travel on the famous Ecuadorian Andean Train. The journey will offer us excellent views of the high Andes and we will also admire the impressive Devil Nose Pass. From the small town of Alausi we will be transported to our hotel in the charming town of Banos at 1,800 m of altitude. Lodging at Monte y Selva Hotel in Baños
Day 07 Puyo / Amazon (B, D)
Today we will drive east towards the intriguing rainforest of the upper basin of the great Amazon River. Following the impressive canyon of the Pastaza River we will first arrive in Puyo, a town located on the edge of the jungle. From here we will continue our drive towards the shores of the Napo River, one of the biggest tributaries of the Amazon. Lodging in the Amazon Jungle
Day 08 Amazon (B, L, D)
Today is filled with jungle activities. Lodging in the Amazon Jungle
Day 09 Amazon / Quito (B)
After breakfast we will be transferred back to Quito following the route Tena- Baeza,Papallacta. Lodging at the Fuente de Piedra Hotel in Quito
Day 10 Departure (B)
You'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or to Galapagos.
