Activities to do:
Short walk – Tourism and discovery of the environment
Level 
easy * From 1590 $
A tour exploring the three main regions of Ecuador: the Amazon, the Andes, and the Pacific coast. We’ll begin the tour with a visit to the famous Otavalo market, bursting with color, friendliness, and joy of living. After exploring the Amazon, we’ll travel on the picturesque Andean train (an unforgettable experience guaranteed). Before heading to the Pacific coast (Machalilla National Park), we’ll visit the city of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and Ingapirca, Ecuador’s most important archaeological site.
Itinerary :
Day 1: Quito – Otavalo – Cuicocha Lagoon – Quito
Early morning departure for the province of Imbabura. Visit to the traditional market of Otavalo and excursion to Cuicocha Lagoon. Late afternoon return to Quito. Accommodation in Quito.
Day 2: Colonial Quito – Middle of the World – Quito
Visit to colonial Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Middle of the World monument. Accommodation in Quito. B
Day 3: Quito – Amazon cloud forest
After breakfast, transfer to Misahualli, a small village in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Monkey watching along the banks of the Napo River. Continue the journey by canoe to the lodge (1.5 hours of paddling). Check-in and exploration of the surrounding area. Overnight at the lodge on the banks of the Napo River. B – D
Day 4: Amazon cloud forest
Boat trip on the Napo River and approximately 3-hour hike in the El Jaguar Ecological Reserve, a primary rainforest.
Return to the lodge and in the afternoon, visit a Quechua indigenous family with a tasting of chicha made with yuca (cassava). Return to the lodge in the evening. Overnight stay at the lodge. B – L – D
Day 5: Amazon cloud forest – Puyo – Baños
After breakfast, we will return to Misahualli by dugout canoe. We will then depart for the town of Baños by private vehicle. En route, we will take an excursion to the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, crossing the Pastaza River in a tarabita (cable cart). We will observe the active Tungurahua volcano and have the opportunity to swim in one of Baños’ thermal pools. Accommodation in Baños. B
Day 6: Baños – Wildlife Reserve of Chimborazo – Riobamba
After breakfast, departure for the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve. Ascent to the refuge at 5,000 meters altitude. Approach to the glacier and vicuña observation. Continue to the city of Riobamba. Accommodation in Riobamba. B – L (box lunch)
Day 7: Riobamba – Ingapirca – Cuenca
After breakfast, departure for the city of Cuenca. En route, visit Ingapirca, the most important archaeological site in Ecuador. Accommodation in Cuenca. B
Day 8: Cuenca
After breakfast, visit the historic center of Cuenca, the Homero Ortega hat factory, one or more museums of the participants’ choice, and do some shopping. Accommodation in Cuenca. B
Day 9: Cuenca – Guayaquil
After breakfast, departure for the Pacific coast and a stop at the port of Guayaquil. City tour: Malecón 2000, Las Iguanas Park, the cathedral, and of course, Las Peñas neighborhood.
Accommodation in Guayaquil. B
Day 10: Guayaquil – Puerto López
After breakfast, transfer to Machalilla National Park on the Pacific coast. Relax on the beach in the afternoon. Accomodation in Puerto López. B
Day 11: Isla de la Plata
After breakfast, we’ll sail to Isla de la Plata and visit the site with a naturalist guide. (This island shares similar characteristics with some of the Galápagos Islands.) From June to September, whale watching is available. We’ll return to Puerto López in the afternoon. Accommodation in Puerto López. B – L (box lunch)
Day 12: Agua Blanca Pre- Inca site – Los Frailes beach
In the morning, we will visit the Agua Blanca Pre-Inca site and its sulfur pools where you can swim. We will stop for lunch, and in the afternoon we will visit the beautiful Los Frailes beach where you can swim and enjoy the charm of the area. Return to Puerto López in the late afternoon. Accommodation in Puerto López. B
Day 13: Puerto López – Quito
You can use the vehicle to return to Quito with the guide. Optionally, you can take a flight from Manta to Quito. B
Customize this trip:
Let us know your desire changes and suggestions and we´ll send you a new travel proposal
Transportation according to the number of participants
Accommodation in a double room
Meals as mentioned
Entrance fees to the different sites
English-speaking guide
Local guide at some sites
International airfare
Drinks, tips, and personal expenses
Personal repatriation/cancellation insurance: in case of serious illness or accident
Supplement for higher-category hotels
Single room supplement: USD 125 (only in the Amazon, subject to availability)
Flights Manta/Quito
For 4 people: Option for greater comfort and flexibility:
Supplement for minibus with driver throughout your stay: USD 290 per person.
Departures every day
Departures are confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants
Tour Description:
A 13-day tour through Ecuador’s three main regions: the Amazon, the Andes, and the Pacific Coast.
Trip Theme:
Family trip, discovery, landscapes, nature, culture
Cities Visited:
Quito
Otavalo and surrounding areas
Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)
Misahuallí (Amazon)
Baños
Chimborazo
Riobamba
Ingapirca
Cuenca
Guayaquil
Puerto López
Group Size: 2 to 8 participants
Duration: 13 days
Tour Start: Quito
Tour End: Quito or Guayaquil
Physical Level: Easy
Recommended Season: Year-round
Accommodation: Standard hotels, haciendas
Transportation: Private transportation
Requirements:
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date. Visa not required.
The trip far exceeded our expectations. The whales were amazing! What an incredible experience! Thank you for orchestrating everything so masterfully and for sharing these wonderful moments with us.
Eric - 04/10/2024
Regarding our recent trip to Ecuador, we can only reiterate our gratitude and express our sincere satisfaction with the itinerary you designed for us, perfectly matching our wishes and allowing us to discover this splendid country in all its facets. We would especially like to extend our warmest thanks to our excellent guide, Edison, for his great kindness, availability, and for sharing his love for his country with us. We will recommend your agency to our friends who may be planning a trip to Ecuador.
Michel - 31/07/2024
Hello Christian, It's been a little over two weeks since we got back, but we're still kind of in Ecuador! Going back to work on Tuesday was really tough for me! I wanted to thank you on behalf of the "five of us" for all the initial planning and the subsequent reorganization following your information about the coast. Even though there was a bit of disappointment at first regarding the end of the trip, everything we saw, did, the places we chose to stay... everything was fantastic, and we have absolutely no regrets. Jean-Claude, Jean-Paul, Georges, Kati, and I were truly delighted with this trip. Thank you again for your availability and responsiveness in our communications and advice; everything went wonderfully. Thank you to Tito, Ramos, and Fernando, who were always perfect and available. We shared meals with Tito and Fernando, both of whom were always attentive and ready to help. Thank you to Tito for his advice, suggestions, and patience with us (older people are always more difficult!). A huge thank you to Ramos in the Amazon for his kindness and thoughtfulness, for sharing his knowledge of nature with us. Of course, please pass on our greetings to Fernando; he's a very pleasant, attentive, and kind person who also shared his knowledge with us throughout the trip, and his driving is perfect! We will recommend your services to our friends and anyone else who wants to go to Ecuador, and if we plan to return to Ecuador in the future, we will definitely think of you! Yvette
Yvette - 18/06/2023
Hello Christian, We are delighted with our stay in Ecuador. We never tire of looking at the whale photos; it remains the highlight of the trip. Brigitte's exceptionally pleasant and attentive support was also a major asset of this getaway to Puerto Lopez; we sometimes dream of the Magical Delfino. The rest of our stay was flawless. NWC is a magical place with impeccable guides and organization. The upgraded cruise was a real treat, and our guide was also very knowledgeable and passionate about the islands. The onboard team was very professional, and we had a wonderful encounter with the bartender, Miguel. We've already discussed the hotel in Guayaquil; perhaps we'll ask them about rooms with less street noise. We will certainly recommend you and thank you again for organizing everything.
Nathalie - 04/04/2023
