Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
Your flight arrives in Quito and you'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel in the business district. The Dann Carlton Hotel or a similar 4-star property will be your base for the night, with comfortable rooms and good facilities to help you settle in after your travel.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International Arrivals )
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dann Carlton)
- Day 2
Quito City Tour
You'll spend the day exploring Quito at 9,350 feet elevation with a local guide showing you around the capital's main sights. In the afternoon, you can head to Quicentro Shopping if you want to do some browsing, or walk through Carolina's park instead and just take in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dann Carlton)
Included Activities
- Quito City tour
- Panecillo Viewpoint entrance
- Compania Church entrance
- Equator Museum INTI ÑAN entrance
Optional Activities
- Visit Quicentro Shopping mall
- Explore Carolina's park
Landmarks Panecillo Viewpoint Compania Church Equator Museum INTI ÑAN Carolina's Park 
- Day 3
Quito to Amazon Jungle
A 4-hour drive takes you toward the Amazon Jungle with a stop at Papallacta hot springs where you'll soak in the natural pools. After checking out Archidona's food market to taste local dishes, you'll continue by motor canoe to reach your jungle lodge. Have lunch there, then relax by the pool and at the river viewpoints before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo)
Included Activities
- Papallacta hot springs natural bath
- Archidona food market visit and traditional cuisine tasting
- Motor canoe ride to jungle lodge
- Jungle lodge access and facilities
Landmarks Papallacta Hot Springs Archidona Food Market Napo River 
- Day 4
Amazon Jungle Activities
This morning brings a full day of jungle activities starting with a visit to a local Indian village and canoe rides on the Napo River. You'll walk about 2 miles through the primary forest around Misicocha, which locals call Cat's Lake. After lunch, you'll try a traditional drink made from yuca or cassava and spend time talking with people from the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo)
Included Activities
- Indian village visit
- Napo River canoe ride
- Primary forest hike through Misicocha (Cat's Lake) - approximately 2 miles
- Traditional Yuca/Cassava drink tasting
- Interaction with local people
Landmarks Misicocha (Cat's Lake) Napo River - Day 5
Route of the Waterfalls to Baños
After breakfast, head along the Route of the Waterfalls where over 30 waterfalls drop from the Eastern Andes and you'll stop at several along the way. Depending on conditions and how much time you have, zip-lining and hiking are options available. You'll finish the day in Baños, a religious center where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared near a waterfall, and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monte Selva)
Included Activities
- Route of the Waterfalls tour
- Waterfall visits
Optional Activities
- Zip-lining at waterfalls
- Hiking activities
- Additional adventure activities (guide-determined based on time and weather conditions)
Landmarks Route of the Waterfalls - Day 6
Baños Adventures
Pick your adventure for the day: either white water rafting on the Pastaza River with Class III rapids, or canyoning with rappelling down waterfalls. Once you finish with whichever activity you choose, the rest of the afternoon is free to wander around Baños on your own and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monte Selva)
Optional Activities
- Rafting on Pastaza River (Class III rapids)
- Canyoning adventure with rappelling through waterfalls
- Explore and relax in town of Baños
Landmarks Pastaza River - Day 7
Quilotoa Volcano
You'll travel to Quilotoa Volcano with several stops to see the landscapes and visit an Indian family to learn about how they live. The route passes through Pintores de Tigua, where local artists show their work, and then Zumbahua before reaching Quilotoa. You can hike down into the crater to see the lake and ride a mule back up, then stay overnight at the Chimbacucho hacienda.
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Posada de Tigua)
Included Activities
- Landscape viewing stops en route to Quilotoa
- Indian family visit
Optional Activities
- Hike into Quilotoa crater to view lake
- Mule ride from crater back to top
Landmarks Quilotoa Volcano Pintores de Tigua Zumbahua 
- Day 8
Departure from Quito
In the morning you can help milk the cows at the hacienda, take a walk around the property to see the surrounding landscape, or just sit by the fireplace. After breakfast, you'll head back to Quito's international airport, timing your departure based on your flight. Most departures need to happen by 11 am, though you can arrange a later transfer if you contact ahead.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (International departures )
- Meals
- Breakfast (American Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Hacienda morning activities (cow milking, walking, fireplace relaxation)
