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The Heart of Ecuador: Highlands to Amazon Adventure

10 days
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Start and end in Quito
5.0
12 traveler reviews
  • Snow-capped mountain with grazing animals.
  • Colorful woven textiles in an array.
  • Historic city with classical architecture.
  • Bags of spices arranged in vibrant colors.
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  • Butterfly on a red flower.
  • Waterfall on a lush green hillside.
  • People on a narrow path next to a powerful waterfall.
  • Outdoor hot springs pool with steam rising.
  • Panoramic view of a valley with mountains and a town.
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Authentic Ecuador
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Quito
    Quito
  • Otavalo
    Otavalo
  • Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi National Park
  • Banos
    Banos
  • Papallacta
    Papallacta
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Highlights

  • Explore the vibrant Otavalo market
  • Ride a tarabita cable car in Mindo
  • Trek to Cotopaxi's Jose Rivas refuge
  • Visit the Devil's Cauldron waterfall
  • Tour the AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Quito - Transfer to your Hotel
  2. Day 2 Trip to Otavalo - Traditional Market & Peguche
  3. Day 3 From Otavalo to Mindo Cloud Forest
  4. Day 4 Activities in Mindo & Return to Quito
  5. Day 5 Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños
  6. Day 6 Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall & Explore Baños
  7. Day 7 From Baños to Archidona: Amazon Adventure
  8. Day 8 AmaZoonico Animal Rescue Center
  9. Day 9 Archidona - Papallacta Hot Springs - Quito
  10. Day 10 Transfer to Quito Airport & Departure
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Mid-Range 3-Star Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

  • Mid-Range Amazon Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 7, 8

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Authentic Ecuador

5.0
(12 reviews)

Number of tours

40

Age Range

1 to 100 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Leslie
    · September 2nd, 2025
    Authentic Ecuador was amazing. They handled everything and booked us in beautiful and charming places. Our tour guide, Milton was fantastic. He never pushed us but encouraged us to keep going. I would highly recommend this company and Milton as a guide.
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  • Penny
    · August 27th, 2025
    We LOVED our experience at the Yasuni National Park! We felt very well taken care of during our stay there. It was a perfect mix of educational, adventurous, and relaxing. Being fully immersed in the community was so wonderful, as we were able to learn about their culture and participate in it in such a hands-on way. This was one of the coolest experiences of our lives!
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  • Ines
    · August 9th, 2025
    Excellent tour. Very well organized and always on time. I will definitely recommend it and would love to do it again.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Ecuador. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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