7-Day The Best of Ecuador

Included

• Activities: Equator Line museum tour, Hiking to waterfalls in the cloud forest, Visit Butterfly farm and chocolate factory, Organic fair-trade coffee tasting in Intag Valley, Visit Otavalo indigenous market, Organic lunch cooking with local people, Hike and boat ride at Cuicocha crater lake, Volcanic hot springs, Visit Cotopaxi National Park
• Accommodation based in double occupancy: First class hotel in Quito, cloud forest lodge in Mindo, hacienda in Otavalo, luxury spa resort in Papallacta.
• Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation.
• Out-door gear: Hiking sticks
• Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure trip leader and local guides
• 6x Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 6 nights
• 1x Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
• Entry/Admission - Otavalo Market
• Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
• Entry/Admission - Termas de Papallacta

Not Included

• International fligts
• My Own Room supplement
• Travel insurance (mandatory)
• Airport transfers ( International flights)
• Meals not described in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• IMPORTANT DETAILS
• It is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described; however, due to our travel style, on occasions it may be necessary or desirable to make small changes. Weather conditions and unpredictable local circumstances may lead us to make alterations to the route and/or travel times. Hotels and flight schedules might change according to availability. Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• 2 – 3 hours driving a day.
• From 3 to 4 hours a day. Please check the maps and full biking information in the full itinerary.
• All year
• Pichincha, Imbabura, Napo, Cotopaxi
• Highlands and tropical rainforest in Ecuador.
• From 1510 meters (4,950 ft.) to 4000 meters (12,631 ft.
• Day 15-34ºC / 59-93ºF - Night 12-17ºC / 53-62ºF
• Easy. This program will run from the high Andean Mountains to the cloud forest, involving some short hikes.
• High quality MTB (Disk brakes and front suspension), Shimano Deore parts, gloves, helmets. For canyoning: harnesses, waterhelmets, ropes, wetsuits, watershoes and carabiners.
• All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are travelling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost.
• Travelling with Adventure Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some flexibility about where, what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group, however there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure.
• All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed to operate in Ecuador and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid responders. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips.
• In some location and for some activities, local guides join the trip leaders to provide an added service. In the Galapagos Islands, minimum 4 participants for the AJ trip leader service are required.
• Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Andes, Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural identity and the environment. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage and we prefer to work with local suppliers. Your visit will encourage the local communities to support responsible eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for their living.
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Tickets & Cancellation

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.