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12 Days Ecuador’s Greatest Hits: A Bucket-List Adventure

12 days
Start and end in Quito
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's colonial charm and vibrant culture
  • Journey through the Andes to Otavalo's market
  • Trek to Cotopaxi Volcano and bike downhill
  • Kayak in Quilotoa Lagoon's emerald waters
  • Discover wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Quito – The Gateway to Ecuador’s Wonders
  2. Day 2 Otavalo Cultural and Shopping
  3. Day 3 Cotopaxi hike and Bike
  4. Day 4 Nature and Hike Quilotoa
  5. Day 5 Mindo Adventure
  6. Day 6 Baños de Agua Santa - Waterfalls and Swings Adventures
  7. Day 7 Papallacta hot springs & Overnight Shuttle Bus to Puente de Cuyabeno
  8. Day 8 Arrival & Laguna Grande
  9. Day 9 Visit Seoqueya Community
  10. Day 10 Sighting Tower & Paddling
  11. Day 11 Paddling & Return to Quito
  12. Day 12 Transfer to the airport for your flight back home (Departure)
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Customer Reviews

  • David
    · May 17th, 2025
    Ecuador is one of the most beautiful countries that I have visited. Its landscape is gorgeous. Its people are friendly and honest. The country is affordable. The food is delicious. The tour was fun! The local tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the country. The experiences were varied. We visited cities, parks, churches, mountains, restaurants, ruins, markets, and even a school. It was very fun. The tour was organized well by Jeferson. He made sure all my questions were answered before and during the trip. He was always available day and night. Airport pickups and drop offs were very helpful as well. Give Ecuador a chance. You will not regret it. Responsible Travel will take care of you.
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  • David
    · May 10th, 2025
    Warm welcome by the team when we arrived in Ecuador! Well planned and thought out itinerary which gave us as first time visitors to the country a good feel for the culture, traditions and history. We loved the trip!
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  • Anonymous
    · May 10th, 2025
    Jeferson at Responsible Travel did a fantastic job helping me plan my itinerary. Every question I asked in Australia was answered within 24 hours in the planning phase. Ecuador is incredibly diverse but my itinerary covered many different ecosystems, pretty towns, amazing national parks and visits to indigenous communities which was amazing. When I needed a slight alteration to the schedule, Jeferson was flexible and wherever I went an amazing guide was ready to show me his area with huge local knowledge. Every transfer was organised. Nothing went wrong because I was in capable, professional and caring hands.
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