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LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

Quito, Otavalo, Macas, Latacunga, Baños, Mindo, Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

Quito, Otavalo, Macas, Latacunga, Baños, Mindo, Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

Quito, Otavalo, Macas, Latacunga, Baños, Mindo, Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

Quito, Otavalo, Macas, Latacunga, Baños, Mindo, Ecuador

LGBTIQ+ Cultural Journey Ecuador

Quito, Otavalo, Macas, Latacunga, Baños, Mindo, Pichincha, Imbabura, Napo, Morona Santiago, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador View on Google Maps

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Tour Overview

We prioritize respectful interactions with local communities, creating meaningful cultural exchanges throughout this Ecuador tour. Immerse yourself in the country’s vibrant cultural tapestry through a carefully designed travel experience that captivates the senses and enriches the journey. From the bustling markets of Otavalo to the serene cloud forests of Mindo, every destination offers moments of discovery, connection, and authentic cultural immersion. Delve into Ecuador’s rich heritage through immersive experiences with Indigenous communities. Visit the colorful Otavalo Market, where centuries-old traditions come to life through vibrant textiles, handicrafts, and local customs. Continue the trip into the Amazon, where travelers can learn about ancestral knowledge, traditional practices, and the cultural legacy preserved by local communities. We welcome the diversity of the LGBTIQ+ community and encourage every traveler to explore Ecuador’s cultural richness in a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This tour is designed to help travelers feel accepted, celebrated, and free to enjoy a meaningful travel experience while connecting with the people, traditions, and destinations that make Ecuador unique.

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Places You Will See

Quito
Quito
Otavalo
Otavalo
Archidona / Amazon High Jungle
Archidona / Amazon High Jungle
Macas & Shuar Territory
Macas & Shuar Territory
Guamote
Guamote
Mindo
Mindo
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Highlights

  • Indigenous Market Immersion – Explore the colorful Otavalo and Saquisilí markets, filled with textiles, crafts, and local flavor.
  • Amazon & Andean Communities – Connect with Kichwa, Shuar, Andean and Tsáchila peoples through respectful, immersive visits.
  • Volcanoes, Craters & Highlands – Discover Chimborazo, Cotopaxi and the turquoise Quilotoa Crater Lake on scenic hikes and drives.
  • Cloud Forest & Birdwatching – Experience Yanacocha, Mindo and Alambi, havens for hummingbirds and rich Andean biodiversity.
  • Hot Springs & Jungle Lodge Stay – Relax in Papallacta thermal waters and overnight deep in the rainforest at Itamandi Lodge.

What's Included

Included

  • 13 nights in a Hotel
  • Meals: According to the itinerary (B=Breakfast, BL=Box lunch, L=Lunch, and D=Dinner)
  • Activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private Transportation between the hotels, airports, and back

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Extra drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Quito

Day 2: City Tour Quito - Quitsato Museum - Night in Otavalo

Day 3: Totora Experience - Shamanism Optional - Night in Otavalo

Day 4: Otavalo Market - Papallacta Hot Springs - Check in Itamandi Lodge

Day 5: Activities in Itamandi

Day 6: Check out Itamandi - Yanacocha - Night in Macas

Day 7: Shuar Waterfall - Attilio Lake - Night in Guamote

Day 8: Visit the natives in Chimborazo - Vicuña time - Night in Latacunga

Day 9: Saguisili Market - Night in Quilotoa

Day 10: Quilotoa Kayak - Cotopaxi Hiking - Night in Machachi

Day 11: Visit a Tsachila tribe - Night in Mindo

Day 12: Full day Mindo - Night in Mindo

Day 13: Visit Alambi - Middle of the world Museum - Night in Quito

Day 14: Departure Quito