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Ecuador Encounters

16 days
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From Quito to Guayaquil
  • Scenic view of a mountain with fields and vegetation in the foreground.
  • Aerial view of Quito with the Basilica del Voto Nacional prominently featured.
  • Dense green forest along a calm body of water with reflections.
  • Close-up of a gothic style cathedral with intricate architecture.
  • Interior of a modern glass building with people inside.
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  • Boat traveling on a river surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Hiker standing on a hill overlooking a lake and mountains.
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 26
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's historic old town
  • Visit the Equator monument and museum
  • Relax in Papallacta's thermal springs
  • Discover the Amazon with a local guide
  • Tour Ingapirca, Ecuador's largest Inca site

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Quito
  2. Day 2 Midad del Muno and Quito (F)
  3. Day 3 Quito - Cayapas National Park - Otavalo (F)
  4. Day 4 Via Papallacta to Quito (F)
  5. Day 5 Quito - Amazonas / Tena (F/M/A)
  6. Day 6 The allure of the wilderness (F/M/A)
  7. Day 7 Tena - Banos (F)
  8. Day 8 Banos - Guamote (F)
  9. Day 9 Guamot - Ingapira - Cuenca (F)
  10. Day 10 Cuenca, the beauty (F)
  11. Day 11 Cuenca - Cajas - Guayaquil (F/A)
  12. Day 12 Excursion to Bird Island (F)
  13. Day 13 Guayaquil - Puerto Lopez (F/A)
  14. Day 14 Free time or Isla de la Plata (F/A)
  15. Day 15 Agua Blanca and Machalilla (F)
  16. Day 16 Puerto Lopez - Guayaquil - Departure (F)
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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 99 years old

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16 days
Ecuador Encounters
From Quito to Guayaquil

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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