8 days tour

Ecuador Quest

$ 1,049 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Ecuador Quest

This tour includes:

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), simple village cabaรฑas/homestay (2 nts, multi-share).

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Baรฑos Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Not included:

Optional

Quito - Quito City Tour and Equator (50-60USD per person) - Telefรฉrico (8USD per person) - Quito City Tour (40-50USD per person) Mindo - Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Otavalo - Otavalo Market - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Cotopaxi - Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person) Baรฑos - Horseback Riding (25USD per person) - Hot Springs (20USD per person) - Baรฑos Canyoning Adventure (30USD per person) - Baรฑos Ziplining Adventure Bundle (25USD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (70USD per person) - Mountain Biking (10USD per person) - Hiking (Free) Tena - Whitewater Rafting (65USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.Quito - Quito City Tour and Equator Otavalo - Otavalo Market - Full Day Trip Cotopaxi - Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day Trip Baรฑos - Hot Springs - Baรฑos (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding - Baรฑos (25USD per person) - Baรฑos Canyoning Adventure (30USD per person) - Baรฑos Ziplining Adventure Bundle (25USD per person) - Mountain Biking (10USD per person) - Hiking - Baรฑos (Free) - Whitewater Rafting (30USD per person) Mindo - Mindo Cloud Forest - Full Day Trip (70-100USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Ecuador Quest

  • Day 1 Day 1: Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Quito

      Arrive at any time.
      There are no activities planned until the evening. Please check at the hotel reception for a welcome note from your CEO advising on the time and location of the welcome meeting.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Additional Notes: Opt to pre-book the "Quito City Tour & Equator Line" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Quito/Baรฑos (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Quito/Baรฑos (1B)

      Travel to Baรฑos and be spoiled for choice with optional outdoor activities like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Or, take it easy and relax in local hot springs.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 04:00 Hr(s)

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Baรฑos Canyoning Adventure

      Additional Notes: Opt to pre-book the "Baรฑos Canyoning Adventure" or "Baรฑos Ziplining Adventure Bundle" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
  • Day 3 Day 3: Baรฑos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Baรฑos

      Enjoy another free day to take full advantage of all the activities in this adventurous town.


      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Baรฑos Ziplining Adventure Bundle
  • Day 4 Day 4: Baรฑos/Tena (1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Baรฑos/Tena (1L, 1D)

      Travel by bus into the Amazon Jungle. Spend two nights in rustic jungle huts in a local Quichua community. Enjoy nature walks and learn about local culture.
      Descend into the Amazon Jungle region. Notice the scenery change dramatically heading from the mountains into the lush, tropical Amazon rainforest.

      Stay with a Quichua family and enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle firsthand.

      Meals Included:
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 03:30 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle: Tena 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Amazon Jungle Experience
  • Day 5 Day 5: Tena (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tena (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Enjoy a full day in the Amazon learning about local life in the jungle. Spend the night in rustic jungle huts in a Quichua community.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Amazon Jungle Experience
  • Day 6 Day 6: Tena/Papallacta (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tena/Papallacta (1B)

      Cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Later, take a local bus to Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools with volcanic views.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus

      Included Activities:
      - Shandia Biking & Community Experience
  • Day 7 Day 7: Papallacta/Quito (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Papallacta/Quito (1B)

      Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hot springs before travelling back to Quito for free time to explore.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Papallacta Hot Springs Visit
  • Day 8 Day 8: Quito (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Quito (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Additional Notes: We recommend booking pre or post nights in Quito for additional time to explore. The optional activities may require additional time, speak to your CEO for assistance booking these activities on trip.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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