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Journeys: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes

National Geographic Journeys

Summary:

Ecuador is a small country that packs a punch when it comes to natural beauty, biodiversity, and indigenous heritage. Discover this South American jewel on a memorable adventure, travelling from the emerald-clad Andes to the Amazon’s thriving jungles. Com...

Duration
9 Days
Cities
4
Next Departure
23-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,059.00
Price per day
± EUR 229.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
G Adventures
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National Geographic Journeys
Tour
Journeys: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes
Sub-Title
National Geographic Journeys
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Safari

Summary

Ecuador is a small country that packs a punch when it comes to natural beauty, biodiversity, and indigenous heritage. Discover this South American jewel on a memorable adventure, travelling from the emerald-clad Andes to the Amazon’s thriving jungles. Come face-to-face with unique creatures on a nighttime walk through the forest and on a tour of an animal sanctuary; hike through awe-inspiring Cotopaxi National Park, crowned by the soaring Cotopaxi Volcano; and delve into indigenous culture on a visit to an Amazonian community and Jardin Botanico Las Orquideas.

Map: Journeys: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Quito
Day 2
Quito/Otavalo
Day 3
Otavalo/Papallacta
Day 4
Papallacta/Tena
Day 5
Tena
Day 6
Tena/Baños
Day 7
Baños
Day 8
Baños/Quito
Day 9
Quito

Travel Cities (4): Banos, Cotopaxi, Otavalo, Quito

Highlights

  • Visit the Otavalo Weaving studio and get a lesson from local weaver, Explore villages and learn about traditional handicrafts and folk art from locals, Traverse the Amazon jungle with a local naturalist guide, Learn about the relationship between cultures and the plants around them at the Jardín Botánico Las Orquídeas, Be surrounded by towering volcanoes
  • Ecuador is a small country that packs a punch when it comes to natural beauty, biodiversity, and indigenous heritage. Discover this South American jewel on a memorable adventure, travelling from the emerald-clad Andes to the Amazon’s thriving jungles. Come face-to-face with unique creatures on a nighttime walk through the forest and on a tour of an animal sanctuary; hike through awe-inspiring Cotopaxi National Park, crowned by the soaring Cotopaxi Volcano; and delve into indigenous culture on a visit to an Amazonian community and Jardin Botanico Las Orquideas.

Included in Price

  • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Otavalo Weaving Lesson, Otavalo
    Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Amazon Home Experience, Tena
    Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Visit the Orchids Botanical Garden, Puyo
    Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta. Arrival transfer. Overnight in an historic hacienda. Explore the Otavalo handicraft market. Cloud forest reserve visit. Two nights at an Amazon lodge with jungle excursions. Excursion to Cotopaxi National Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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