The Ecuador Experience
Quito * Tena * Amazon jungle * Baños * Alausí * Guayaquil * Puerto Lopez * Machalilla * Quito * San Clemente * Otavalo * Quito
Feeling like a local at an Amazon homestay, relaxing on Ecuador's beaches, witnessing Andean scenery, riding by train to the Devil's Nose, learning from the locals at an indigenous community, shopping the Otavalo Market.
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- 2-night Amazon Jungle homestay, Excursion by train to the Devil's Nose, 2-night homestay at an indigenous community, Visit to Otavalo market.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners.
- Public bus, truck, motorized canoe.
- Simple hotels (12 nts), Amazon community stay (2 nts), night bus (1 nt), indigenous community homestay (may be multi-share) (2 nts).
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Day 1 Quito - Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Tena - Travel by bus into the Amazon basin, to Tena. Optional activities include visiting an animal rescue centre, caving and white water rafting.
Days 3-4 Amazon jungle (2B,2L,2D) - Spend two nights at a homestay in the jungle. Guided hikes. Visit a local shaman and learn about Quichua history and culture.
Days 5-6 Ba_os - Bus journey to Ba_os. Some optional activities included hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and mountain climbing or soaking in the nearby hot springs.
Day 7 Alausê - Travel via Riobamba by bus to Alausê for free time to explore the town.
Day 8 Devil's Nose Train / Guayaquil - Board the train to an included excursion bound for the Devil's Nose, before returning to Alausê to catch the bus to Guayaquil. Arrive in the afternoon for some free time to explore the city or take an optional boat ride on Guayas River.
Days 9-12 Puerto Lopez/Machalilla National Park - Continue along the coast by bus to Puerto Lopez. Optional activities include a day trip to Isla de la Plata, hiking in Machalilla National Park, a visit to a local community reforestation project, snorkelling, or relaxing on the beach. Whale watching an option in season. Return to Quito by overnight bus on the night of day 12.
Day 13 Quito - Free day in Quito for an optional city tour, ride the cable car up the nearby volcano or relax in one of the city's many cafes and restaurants.
Days 14-15 San Clemente (1B,2L,2D) - Travel by bus to the Indigenous community of San Clemente. Optional hikes to see and learn about the medicinal plants or trek up the Imbabura Mountain. Interact with the locals and learn about their traditional ways of life. Optional cultural evening and show with typical food.
Day 16 Otavalo (B) - Transfer to Otavalo by public bus. Optional activities include a visit to Peguche waterfall, Cotacachi leather market or hike around Cuicocha Lake.
Day 17 Otavalo / Quito - Explore the Otavalo handicraft market for shopping before returning to Quito by bus.
Day 18 Quito - Depart at any time.
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Quote Ref: 2180542
| Available Dates | from |
|---|---|
| 12 Jan 12 to 20 Dec 12 | £649 |
- Prices are per person and based on twin share.
- All tour itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator; you will of course be advised of changes as they become available.
- Allow USD305-400 for meals not included.
