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Ecuador Discovered

8 days - from $1295

A taste of Ecuador, including colonial Quito, the Andes and the lush jungles of the Amazon Basin Ecuador is a small country but within its borders you will find incredible diversity. On this short tour you will be introduced to the many facets of this colourful country. Starting in Quito we enjoy time discovering its colonial heart before turning eastward, descending to the Amazon basin. On the way there’s time to relax at the thermal springs at Papallacta before arriving at the Cotococha Jungle Lodge overlooking the Napo River. Your time in the jungle is packed with activities including jungle walks with an experienced guide and a visit to a local Quichua community. On the way to the Andean town of Banos you will stop at the beautiful Pailon del Diablo waterfall. Banos is back-dropped by the mighty Tungurahua Volcano and during your stay your time is your own to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery Ð or, if you have a yearning for some outdoor activities, you can trek, cycle or even horseback ride. Driving along the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ you come to the Cotopaxi National Park, and the perfectly shaped Cotopaxi volcano (5897m). Here you can walk to the refuge for fantastic views of the mountains. Leaving Cotopaxi behind we descend to the Quito valley where our Ecuadorian adventure comes to an end.

Highlights

  • Climb the Basilica, Quito
  • Colonial Quito
  • Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Ecuador’s Amazon
  • Soak in Papallacta’s Hot Springs
  • Take the waters in Banos

Itinerary:

Day 1-2: (Tue) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel. Tour of colonial Quito.3-4: Drive to Cotococha Amazon Jungle Lodge via Papallacta hot springs. Jungle and river excursions.5-6: Drive to Banos via 'El Pailon del Diablo' waterfall. Free day in Banos for optional activities.7: Return to Quito via Cotopaxi Volcano.8: Trip ends in Quito this morning (Tue).
Included: Local tour leader, arrival transfer, activities in jungle with native guide, transport, sightseeing, entrance and park fees.
Not Included: Airport departure tax, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Valid From: 01 Jan 07
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Quito to Quito
Trip Reference: PSED

Dates & Prices

Start End Tour Prices in US$ Availability
19 Oct 1026 Oct 10$1295
02 Nov 1009 Nov 10$1295
16 Nov 1023 Nov 10$1295
07 Dec 1014 Dec 10$1295
14 Dec 1021 Dec 10$1295
21 Dec 1028 Dec 10$1295
11 Jan 1118 Jan 11$1350
18 Jan 1125 Jan 11$1350
08 Feb 1115 Feb 11$1350
15 Feb 1122 Feb 11$1350
08 Mar 1115 Mar 11$1350
15 Mar 1122 Mar 11$1350
22 Mar 1129 Mar 11$1350
05 Apr 1112 Apr 11$1350
12 Apr 1119 Apr 11$1350
19 Apr 1126 Apr 11$1350
03 May 1110 May 11$1350
17 May 1124 May 11$1350
24 May 1131 May 11$1350
31 May 1107 Jun 11$1350
07 Jun 1114 Jun 11$1350
14 Jun 1121 Jun 11$1350
21 Jun 1128 Jun 11$1350
28 Jun 1105 Jul 11$1350
05 Jul 1112 Jul 11$1350
12 Jul 1119 Jul 11$1350
26 Jul 1102 Aug 11$1350
02 Aug 1109 Aug 11$1350
09 Aug 1116 Aug 11$1350
30 Aug 1106 Sep 11$1350
13 Sep 1120 Sep 11$1350
20 Sep 1127 Sep 11$1350
27 Sep 1104 Oct 11$1350
11 Oct 1118 Oct 11$1350
18 Oct 1125 Oct 11$1350
01 Nov 1108 Nov 11$1350
08 Nov 1115 Nov 11$1350
15 Nov 1122 Nov 11$1350
06 Dec 1113 Dec 11$1350
13 Dec 1120 Dec 11$1350
20 Dec 1127 Dec 11$1350
03 Jan 1210 Jan 12$1350
10 Jan 1217 Jan 12$1350
17 Jan 1224 Jan 12$1350
24 Jan 1231 Jan 12$1350
31 Jan 1207 Feb 12$1350
07 Feb 1214 Feb 12$1350
14 Feb 1221 Feb 12$1350
21 Feb 1228 Feb 12$1350
28 Feb 1206 Mar 12$1350
06 Mar 1213 Mar 12$1350
13 Mar 1220 Mar 12$1350
20 Mar 1227 Mar 12$1350
27 Mar 1203 Apr 12$1350
03 Apr 1210 Apr 12$1350
10 Apr 1217 Apr 12$1350
17 Apr 1224 Apr 12$1350
24 Apr 1201 May 12$1350
01 May 1208 May 12$1350
08 May 1215 May 12$1350
15 May 1222 May 12$1350
22 May 1229 May 12$1350
29 May 1205 Jun 12$1350
05 Jun 1212 Jun 12$1350
12 Jun 1219 Jun 12$1350
19 Jun 1226 Jun 12$1350
26 Jun 1203 Jul 12$1350

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.