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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Ages 25+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the Cotopaxi National Park on horseback
- Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake
- Visit a traditional Tigua art studio
- Cycle the Baños Waterfall Route
- Go white-water rafting in the Amazon rainforest
- Whip up a feast at an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
- Sample fine chocolate in Quito
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Quito
- Day 2 Explore Quito and attend an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
- Day 3 Discover the epic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park
- Day 4 Hike round the majestic Quilotoa Lake
- Day 5 Explore the magnificent Baños Waterfall Route
- Day 6 Go white-water rafting on the Jatunyacu River
- Day 7 Follow the Natural Oils Trail at Kuyana Amazon Lodge
- Day 8 Depart from Papallacta
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Patio Andaluz
HotelDays 1, 2Chilcabamba Lodge
Hotelday 3La Floresta Hotel
Hotelday 4Kuyana Amazon Lodge
HotelDays 5, 6Termas de Papallacta
Hotelday 7
Operated by
Culture Trip
Number of tours
15
Age Range
25 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- AGretchen· June 13th, 2023Initial support team was fantastic. The local company and their guide Paul was one of the best I've ever traveled with. I only gave 4 stars because there was some confusion about single or double accommodations, which ended up costing an unexpected $100. Newer company, so I think there are still some things that need to be worked out.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Culture Trip
- ANicole· June 13th, 2023Exceptional outdoor adventure itinerary with a very attentive and knowledgeable local guide. High standard accommodations and comfortable group van transportation. If you crave authentic outdoor adventure and challenges - this is your trip!Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Culture Trip
- ARaquel and Claudia· June 13th, 2023The marketing doesn’t do it justice! Epic adventure incomparable to others. Paul our guide, and Gabriel our driver were the most knowledgeable, experienced, thoughtful, helpful people to have on this first time Ecuador adventure. Each day topped the last. From exploring the city, markets, museums, chocolate tasting in a single day. Then driving to Cotopaxi national park hiking, and then horseback riding 2 hours, enjoying the peaceful and unpopulated natural scenery. And then a mountain picnic at the end of some ruins was unbelievable! Then we ended up in this beautiful mountain lodge with amazing freshly caught trout perfectly cooked with local potatoes and veggies and of course I opted to purchase a bottle of wine for the table. And this is how day 2 ended. I CAN GO ON!!! But you need to experience this trip for yourself! You won’t be disappointed if your goal is adventure. Come prepared with Aspirin and definitely take advantage of the coca tea to help with the elevation sickness, which is a REAL condition. If you can’t take aspirin, talk to your doctor. I recommend a waterproof for humid conditions, sunblock with a high SPF and reapply. It might be cloudy or rainy but you will still get burned. I traveled here April 8-15, 2023. Didn’t experience any rain. Only on the last 2 days. I hope you end up with a group that was as cool as mine. Only a total of 5 people but we connected!!!Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Culture Trip
- ADaniel· June 13th, 2023I wasn't sure what to expect as there was only one other traveller on this trip, but I've had a fantastic time. Most of the accommodations were stunning and far surpassed my expectations. The activities were all well-organised and very interesting and/or fun. Our Local Insider Antonio was a fantastic guide and a very sociable man, which was crucial to our trip as we were with such a small group.Show moreTrip date: October 2022Review collected by Culture Trip
- A-· June 13th, 2023Book the Trip! 10 out of 10 experience from booking until the trip back home. I could write so much about our amazing time and the wonderful accommodations but to some it all up, it's legit, book it. I plan to continue travel with Culture Trips and I highly recommend it. Ecuador was amazing and our travel expert (Henry) was THE BESTShow moreTrip date: September 2022Review collected by Culture Trip
What our customers ask about this tour
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Asked on August 4th, 2023How challenging is the bike ride & the hiking on this trip? If we want to see Cuenca, can that be arranged? Overview mentions a Galapagos trip can be added on - - would be interested in this, too
Culture TripOperator•Written August 2023We offer a wonderful 5 day Galapagos trip that will at times line up. We do not have an option in February 2024 but we do have dates in March and April 2024. We can assist with any additional accommodation between trips. We can contact our team about a private tour for the Galapagos.
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