7-Day Equatorial Ecuador from City to Beach to Jungle | 6 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners | Small Group Tour with Maximum 25 pax | Adults Friendly
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Get local with an indigenous community, get up close and personal with a live volcano
• Make a splash in stunning waterfalls and hot springs
7 days
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Quito
Welcome to Quito!
The mood will be sky high as we gather in Ecuador's capital. This modern day city (nicknamed the 'light of America') is built on ancient Incan ruins and boasts one of the best preserved historic centers in America. It was also the first city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We'll jump straight in to a team tour of the city, skip between two hemispheres at the Equatorial line. Squeezing in a visit to the IInti-Ñan Museum should round off the first day on trip pretty nicely.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Ibis Quito - 2
Day 2 — Quito to Tena
Quito
It's out of the city & into the lush jungle with spectacular views en route. Not a bad way to spend the day.
Tena
This stunning landscape is composed of vibrant hills and tumbling rivers that make it a white water rafting dream! If that's not your scene, we'll head to a humming bird sanctuary, and try and catch these beautiful birds as they buzz by. Then we'll settle in for the night, ready for big adventures tomorrow.
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Selina Tena - 3
Day 3 — Tena
Today is yours to roam the city and jungle to your hearts content. Maybe unwind over a few hot sugar cane and cinnamon drinks and a traditional Guayuza, or opt to visit a local indigenous community - a pretty cool way to truly go local and give back on your trip. You'll get the chance to meet a shaman, play soccer with the local kids and really experience what tribe life is all about in this part of the world. Like the sound of this? Maybe consider packing some extra school supplies or tasty treats in your luggage - absolutely not essential but definitely appreciated by the local children. This afternoon, take the adrenaline up a notch and hit the river for some fast and furious rafting. Nothing like a spot of rapid riding to induce group bonding. Tonight, we'll feast on delicious meats, sauces and salads, all traditional and sourced locally from the area.
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Selina Tena - 4
Day 4 — Tena to Baños
Tena
Good morning, Amazonian roamers! Today we're off to the adrenaline capital of Baños, so time to shimmy our way out of the rainforest - our next adventure awaits...
Baños
Sitting amidst tumbling valleys, waterfalls, and the still active Volcán Tungurahua, Baños is a big deal on the natural beauty front. If "Thrill Seeker" is your middle name, you'll love to opt for today's Zip Line and Canyoneering experiences. Afterwards, we'll feast on DELISH spread of perfectly seasoned barbecue meats, before we burn away all those calories with salsa - with our friendly local teacher, Edith. Now, that's night well spent!
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños - 5
Day 5 — Baños
The adventure opportunities are endless today, with horseback riding, canyoneering and ziplining all on the menu. And trust us, this isn't just any regular old zipline – we're talking aerial bridges, rock climbing and speeding through the skies, Superman style – pretty much the ultimate aerial adventure. Don't have such a head for heights? Horsey fun and canyoneering expeditions will keep you on your toes. Oh what a tough day this will be in Baños – deciding how best to embrace your inner adventurer.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños - 6
Day 6 — Baños to Quito
Baños
Today we head back to Quito for a quick stopover for the night.
Quito
You've got another chance to explore this beautiful city - lucky you! At night, we'll dine on a traditional Ecuadorian meal as our time in this wonderful country comes to an end.
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Ibis Quito - 7
Day 7 — End Quito
Your trip ends after breakfast today when it's time to say adios to your new bffs.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 4 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Special Stay
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- Expert trip manager, driver team, local guides
- Trip Highlights: Tour Quito with a local, Visit the Equator and Intiñan Museum, Browse the handicraft market, Visit Devil's Cauldron waterfall, Taste Authentic Ecuadorian BBQ, Learn how to Salsa dance, Grab a Goodbye Dinner
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 3–9 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 9 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 10–23 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 23 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 24–61 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 24 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
• Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
- Important notes:
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Why only 18-35?
- Focusing on 18-35 year olds allows us to tailor a dramatically more powerful travel experience and an itinerary so fun it feels like all of your best Friday nights combined.
- Tailoring to select ages brings together like minded, likeable people, and allows us to use Social Travel planning to build great groups of people so fast you'll wonder if you've been friends forever. - Do I need to purchase travel insurance for this trip?
- Yes! It's a requirement of traveling with the local operator that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It's also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you'll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies). - What are the luggage restrictions?
- This one depends on the destination and trip you're traveling on. Read your travel documentation carefully to understand luggage allowances for your specific trip.
- Our typical luggage allowances:
* For our European, North American, Australian and New Zealand trips, luggage is restricted to one decent sized, suitcase, approximately 29” × 20” × 10” (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the transport with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing vehicles tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage.
* For Latin America, Asia & other regions which have internal flights included in the itinerary, luggage weight restrictions must be within the restriction of the given airlines you're traveling on. It's up to you to ensure you keep within these measurements and weight restrictions, so please check this out before you travel as excess baggage fees will be at your own cost.
- Some trips have specific luggage requirements, such as sailing, trekking and some camping trips - you will have this information sent to you in your pre-trip documents should this apply.
- For our train trips please note you must be able to carry your own bags on this trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, pack wisely.
- On European ski trips and New Zealand trips with a ski option you have the option to bring one pair of skis and ski boots or snowboard. - Are flights included in the cost of the trip?
- International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately.
- Any flights you take during the trip are included in the cost of your trip. Particularly in regions like Asia, Australia or South America, we use planes to get you from A-to-B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included. - What type of accommodations do you stay in?
- We have a whole mix of accommodations styles on our trips, depending on the destination and the travel style you have chosen. With us, you can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau.
- All accommodations used by the local operator has been vetted and determined by standard of the Travel Style it is associated with.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
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