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12 Days Ecuador's Greatest Hits A Bucket-List Adventure

Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Baños, Cuyabeno,, Ecuador

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12 Days Ecuador's Greatest Hits A Bucket-List Adventure

Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Baños, Cuyabeno,, Ecuador

12 Days Ecuador's Greatest Hits A Bucket-List Adventure image 1

12 Days Ecuador's Greatest Hits A Bucket-List Adventure

Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Baños, Cuyabeno,, Ecuador

12 Days Ecuador's Greatest Hits A Bucket-List Adventure

Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Baños, Cuyabeno,, Pichincha, Ecuador View on Google Maps

Tour Overview

Experience Ecuador’s incredible diversity on this 12-day journey through the Andes, cloud forest, and Amazon rainforest. Begin in Quito and explore the lush landscapes of Mindo, the cultural charm of Otavalo, the volcanic beauty of Cotopaxi, and the stunning crater lake of Quilotoa. Continue to Baños, where waterfalls and adventure await, before returning to Quito for a city tour and a visit to the iconic Middle of the World. End your trip with four unforgettable days in Cuyabeno, discovering jungle rivers, wildlife, and the magic of the Ecuadorian Amazon before returning to Quito for your international departure.

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Highlights

  • Explore Quito, Ecuador’s charming Andean capital
  • Discover the cloud forest of Mindo, known for its waterfalls, hummingbirds, and lush natural scenery
  • Visit Otavalo, home to one of the most famous indigenous markets in the Andes
  • Experience the dramatic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park and the Avenue of Volcanoes
  • Admire the breathtaking turquoise crater lake of Quilotoa
  • Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Baños, surrounded by waterfalls, mountains, and adventure
  • Spend four days in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of Ecuador’s most biodiverse Amazon regions

What's Included

Included

  • 11 nights of Accommodation
  • All guided tours (English-speaking guide)
  • Entrances to all the activities listed on the itinerary
  • Shared night tour bus
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • 24/7 local assistance during your trip
  • Private transfers Airport/Hotel
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Meals not mentioned in the program.
  • Activities not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Middle of the World! Arrive to Quito

Day 2: Otavalo Adventure: Culture, Nature, and Tradition

Day 3: Cotopaxi National Park

Day 4: Quilotoa Lagoon

Day 5: Mindo's Nature and Gastronomy

Day 6: Baños through the Waterfall Route

Day 7: Papallacta Hot Springs - Overnight shuttle bus

Day 8: Welcome to the Cuyabeno! Into the Heart of the Amazon

Day 9: Discovering the Amazon Rainforest

Day 10: Indigenous Culture & Amazon Wildlife

Day 11: Farewell to the Amazon - Return to Quito

Day 12: Departure with Unforgettable Memories