8 days tour

Ecuador Active 8 Days Tour

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Ecuador Active 8 Days Tour

This tour includes:

Flights

Air Ticket from Guayaquil to Quito

Accommodation

8 Days / 8 Nights in Double or Twin Accomodation (Hotel Tourist Superior)

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What you can expect during this experience Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks required for guides in public areas Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guide

English Speaking Guide for the entire Trip

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Personal Expenses Phone Calls Drinks Any activity no specified in program Gratuities

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Itinerary of your trip Ecuador Active 8 Days Tour

  • Day 1 Arrival To Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival To Quito

      Once you arrive in Quito, you may consider the possibility of resting a bit to get yourself ready for the afternoon briefing. Or just walk around the hotel area if your desire is stretching legs after a long trip from home.


      Duration: 1 hour

      No meals included on this day.

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Ibis Hotel ***

  • Day 2 Lechero Tree Hike- Otavalo Market
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lechero Tree Hike- Otavalo Market

      After breakfast we will drive to the Imbabura province, stopping on the way for pictures.  We will continue up to el Lechero Tree trail to start our hike down to Otavalo city, passing by Peguche waterfall (the hike takes roughly 2 hours). After we arrive in Otavalo, you will have plenty of time to visit the Indian market, lunch, and explore the town on your own.

      Duration: 8 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Santa Fe ***

  • Day 3 Cuicocha Volcano Hike & Leather Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cuicocha Volcano Hike & Leather Town

      We will travel to the entrance of Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, at 10,000 ft.  At the Reserveยดs entrance, we will begin our hike around Cuicocha Lake.  This hike is approximately 8 miles, and takes anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. With some luck, we will see Condors flying near the cliffs during the walk.

      There is a nice place to stop during the hike and enjoy our box lunch.  We will then continue to the end of the trail, where we will board our bus to Cotacachi, also known as The Leather Town, where you can persue thousands of leather articles.

      Finally drive back to Quito for overnight 

      Duration: 7 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Ibis ***

  • Day 4 Cotopaxi Volcano Hike
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cotopaxi Volcano Hike

      Today, we will travel from Otavalo to  Cotopaxi National Park, and, along the way, you will have the chance to admire the well-known Avenue of the Volcanoes โ€“ there are several sites for pictures.

      In the Park, we will visit the museum, so as to learn more about the hiking trails, and the flora and fauna endemic to the Andes. Once our hiking ends, we will venture to our hotel near Lasso Village.

      Duration: 8 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at La Cienaga ***

  • Day 5 Biking To The Waterfalls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Biking To The Waterfalls

      This morning, we will take a beautiful drive to Baรฑos city, where we will take the bikes and peddle to the Avenue of the Waterfalls.  We will continue to Rio Verde village, where the most beautiful waterfall is located (Pailon Del Diablo); the water for this waterfall flows from the Llanganates National Park.


      We will then hike to the base of Pailon Del Diablo to admire the impressive water drop. We will take some time for lunch, and finally we will head back to Baรฑos city for the night.


      Duration: 6 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Floresta ***

  • Day 6 Pastaza White Water Rafting
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pastaza White Water Rafting

      We will drive to Cumanda village, this is going to be the starting of the Rafting tour down to Pastaza River (it is 10 miles total, it will take around 2 hours).

      Finally, it is time to drive 2 more hours to an impresive jungle lodge near by Tena City and in front of Napo River.

      You will be imprese by this wonderful lodge service, at night we will have dinner included, then finally briefing. You can continue enjoying the night at the Hotel Bar.

      By the way the altitud at this point will be 1,200 ft.

      Duration: 7 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Liana Lodge ***

  • Day 7 Amazon Jungle Explorations
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Amazon Jungle Explorations

      Waking up with the noise of the jungle wildlife is something that is considered a welcome to the most diverse forest in world. 

      After breakfast we will take a motor canoe ride on Napo River visiting some villages like Misahualli known as The Monkeys Town (there is Capuchin Monkeys all over the place), then we will continue the canoe ride to Arajuno River, finally you will visit the AMAZOONICO Rescue Center, where you can see some animals from the jungle such as: parrots, parroquets, macaws, ocelots, snakes, caimans and a lot of different type of monkeys (you will walk around the place with a local guide getting to know more about the forest and the conservation projects). Then we will have a picnic lunch near then shore of Arajuno River. After lunch we will take a motor canoe ride for 2 hours enjoying the landscapes and nature, then we will stop at Tiyu Yaku Kichwa Comunity, where you will see all about their way of living, ceramic and local cuisine. 

      Finally, few minutes by canoe back to the hotel for overnight and briefing.

      THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY, IT COULD CHANGE DEPENDING OF THE SEASON AND LODGE USE FOR YOUR TOUR.

      Duration: 8 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Liana Lodge ***

  • Day 8 Transport To Papallacta - End Of The Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transport To Papallacta - End Of The Tour

      On this day we will depart early towards Archidona Town, we will visit the food market to try the famous Chonta Duro or Jungle Prawns, a really traditional snack in the Amazon.

      Then, we will go to Guango Lodge to visit a beautiful Hummingbirds Sanctuary; with such an abundance and diversity of hummingbirds, it is a popular spot for photography, and a comfortable place to admire colorful birds even on rainy days. Sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee as swarms of hummingbirds put on an electrifying show.

      Then, you will enjoy a typical lunch near by the place.

      After this, we will drive to Papallacta village for relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon admiring the landscapes or having a massage at the Resort SPA.


      Duration: 8 hours

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Accommodation included: Overnight at Termas de Papallacta ****

      THIS IS THE END OF THE PROGRAM , IF YOU NEED ASSITANCE FOR EXTENDING YOUR TOUR , PLEASE LET US KNOW 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 55

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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