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The Best of Ecuador

7 days
Start and end in Quito
5.0
2 traveler reviews
The Best of Ecuador - Adventure Journeys
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Age range 8 to 89
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Highlights

  • Stand on both hemispheres at the equator
  • Explore the cloud forest and its wildlife
  • Shop at Otavalo's famous indigenous market
  • Cruise on Cuicocha Crater Lake
  • Relax in Papallacta's volcanic hot springs

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL IN QUITO CITY
  2. Day 2 MINDO CLOUD FOREST AND THE EQUATOR LINE
  3. Day 3 HIKE TO THE SEVEN WATERFALLS
  4. Day 4 OTAVALO MARKET
  5. Day 5 COTACACHI & PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS
  6. Day 6 COTOPAXI TALLEST ACTIVE VOLCANO
  7. Day 7 END OF SERVICES
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

25

Age Range

8 to 89 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.7
  • HA
    · January 16th, 2025
    Where to begin….this 14-day Ecuador/Amazon/Galapagos trip was AMAZING and exceeded our expectations. An extremely professional company from the minute we inquired about this Active tour, adding a 2 day extension to our Galapagos portion and bringing us back to Quito, we can’t say enough great things about Diego who organized the tour for us. We booked last minute Dec 2, 2024 and decided to make it a 3 week trip with exploring Mindo cloud forest on our own (which we also highly recommend) and left Canada on Dec 31st! Jorge, our amazing and professional, friendly guide took us on a 5 day Ecuador mainland loop that included mountain biking in Banos, river rafting in the Amazon (super spectacular) and many a hike along the way. Jorge’s knowledge about absolutely everything brought new knowledge to us about beautiful Ecuador. We always felt safe and cared for. Jorge became a friend who we hope to see again in the future. When it came to our departure from Quito to Galapagos, Milton made sure we passed through the gates at the airport with all the Galapagos requirements and all went as smooth as can be. When we landed in San Cristobal we were met by our beautiful, intelligent and amazing Indira! AJ sure knows how to pick their guides…as all of them become our friends and family so quickly. Highlights were plentiful: Kicker Rock snorkelling with hammerheads, rays, sea turtles; sea lions now have a special place with us; Isabela Isl with it’s Sierra Negra crater hike; biking to Wall of Tears and seeing the huge tortoises in the wild; Santa Cruz’s Tortuga Bay - stunning! El Chato tortoise reserve….can’t fit it all in this space. The accommodations and food were all very good as well. Thank you, AJ, for giving us the time of our lives. We will be back for sure!
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    Trip date: January 2025
  • WZ
    · August 15th, 2023
    The Ecuador tour by Adventure Journey is above...
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    Thanks for taking the time to review us! We are so glad to know that you and your family had a great time. That is what Adventure Journeys is all about!
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    Trip date: July 2023

Dates & Availability

7 days
The Best of Ecuador
From Quito to Quito

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    Judith

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    Is travel insurance included?

    Travel Support
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten March 2025

      Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended for all participants.

  • S

    Slimen

    Asked on March 7th, 2025

    Are airport pickup and drop-off included in the tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten March 2025

      Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged at an additional cost for your group.

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    Gerlof

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    Is this a group guided tour?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, this is a group guided tour. If you prefer a private tour, there is an additional supplement per person.

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    Jeff

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    What are the visa requirements?

    Visa
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2024

      Visa requirements vary by country. Please check with your local consulate or embassy for the latest requirements.

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    Natasha

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    Is there a single supplement? If so, what is it? Alternatively, do you pair travellers?

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    Single supplement
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2024

      the price is $1586 sharing double room but in case you want a single room, you must pay for a single supplement for single room, in this case the additional cost is $ 549

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      Natasha

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      I tried the website again but it didn't default to the price you quoted and I was afraid that I would be charged full amount so I would really appreciate it if you could help me book for 28 April for $1586 plus the $549 single supplement.

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten December 2024

      the price you can see in the link is in American dollars. It means, that the program from 28 April cost in American dollars $1586 plus the $527 single supplement., total $ 2113, it is fine. Moreover, Tour Radar offers the option to convert American dollar in Australian dollars.

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      Natasha

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Our Australian dollar is only $0.64 to the American dollar so, unfortunately, I think this might be too expensive for me.

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    Marina

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    What are the accommodation arrangements for children?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten November 2024

      For children under 11 years old, there is a discounted rate when sharing a room with their parents.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Is it possible to share a room with another solo traveler?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten July 2024

      Room sharing can be arranged with another solo traveler if available. Otherwise, there is an option for a single supplement.

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    Edward

    Asked on June 26th, 2024

    Could you please advise if the following departure date is guaranteed? Do you offer transfers from the airport to the hotel? Does the passenger require any vaccinations?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten June 2024

      This date requested is not guaranteed; but we have a departure guaranteed for July 29th, 2024, with the normal rate. In the case the travel dates are not flexible, we can run the tour starting on July 22nd for one person with a supplement of USD 1270. Yes, USD 67.00 Transfer Airport - Hotel or viceversa, with English-Speaking Guide. No, they are not required, just we suggest to have a Yellow Fever vaccination when you are visiting the Amazon.

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    Guigui

    Asked on June 5th, 2024

    How can I change my booking details?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten June 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button to adjust your booking details.

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    Syl

    Asked on April 27th, 2024

    Can early hotel check-ins be arranged?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2024

      Early check-ins can be arranged at an additional charge depending on availability.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 86561

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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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Adventure Journeys. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Adventure Journeys" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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