This tour will allow you to dicover the gems of Quito and will immerse you in rich indigenous culture. Explore Ecuador’s wilderness as you journey thorugh Mashpi, the Amazon and Cotopaxi.
Travel on any day you wish
Tailored for parties as small as one.
A private trip just for you and your chosen travel companions.
Enjoy the undivided attention of your knowledgable private guide.
Enjoy a more intimate and authentic travel experience.
Our Ecuador & Amazon Explorer tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Visit the Middle of the World Monument and stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
Immerse yourself in the Amazon Rainforest, the world's largest rainforest and the most biologcally diverse place on Earth.
Witness the unforgettable sights and sounds of the rainforest that surrounds you. Spot various species of birdlife and other wildlife, including spider monkeys, giant otters and toucans.
Thought to provide essential vitamins and minerals to a variety of animal life, visit a clay lick by boat. Sit back and watch a huge variety of parrots and parakeets descend to snack on the exposed clay seams in the river bank.
Immerse in local life and meet the skilled artisans of the Peguche community and visit the Lema family home, here you will discover the intricate art of bamboo instrument making past down from generations.
Discover a diverse array of Ecuadorian vodkas as you are led through the process of distilling, from ingredients to bottle, by your host, all rounded off with a tasting session or a variety of delicious Ecuadorian vodkas.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Fly to Ecuador’s capital, Quito, a city spectacularly set in the foothills of the Andes. On arrival, transfer to your hotel where the rest of the day will be at leisure to refresh, relax and acclimatise.
Today you’ll be immersed in Quito’s rich history and culture. Beginning at Independence Square, admire the exquisite La Compañia Church then wander through the vibrant San Francisco Square before indulging your sweet tooth at the Chez Tiff chocolate shop. Ascend to the majestic Virgen de El Panecillo, perched on a hill in the middle of the city, for magnificent views. Pop out of Quito to find the Equator, marked by the Middle of the World Monument, and pay a visit to the San Roque community.
Head out into the countryside to soak up the charms of Hacienda La Compañía and learn all about its history before stopping at the Copacabana vegetable market to admire the fresh produce of the region. Then, browse the handcrafted textiles and souvenirs at the Plaza de los Ponchos, where you’ll get your first glimpse at Ecuador’s vibrant indigenous culture. Next, meet the skilled artisans of the Peguche community and visit the Lema family home and discover the intricate art of bamboo instrument making.
Today is dedicated to the magnificent Cotopaxi and to exploring the landscapes that this active stratovolcano has carved around itself, now protected as a national park. You’ll begin at the Interpretation Centre to learn more about the park’s flora and fauna before admiring the picturesque Limpiopungo Lake and a lovely 16th-century hacienda, where you can meet some friendly llamas on the terrace. Later, visit the Vunka Vodka factory and learn about the vodka distilling process and have a tasting of their delicious Ecuadorian vodkas.
Board a shared coach and travel to the Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve, a sanctuary of both cloud and rainforest. This afternoon, enjoy an introductory walk with a guide through some of this magical nature.
Spend a whole day exploring the Biodiversity Reserve at your leisure. You could walk to the waterfall and spend time in the Hummingbird Garden to visit the butterflies at the Life Centre. Then, after lunch, consider activities such as a thrilling ariel bike ride, or climb an observation tower for unparalleled views over the entire reserve, including incredible sunset panoramas over the mountains. This evening, listen to an expert talk on ‘The Hidden Wildlife of Mashpi’.
After breakfast head back to Quito, where along the way you visit the Middle of the World Monument and stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Inside, exhibits explore the culture and scientific history, while the nearby Intiñan Museum offers hands-on experiments that highlight the unique physics at the equator. Continue to Quito for the night.
This morning board a flight to Coca. Then, hop into a boat to transfer to the Napo Wildlife Centre where you will be staying in an ecolodge totally immersed in the Amazon Rainforest. On arrival, a welcome drink will be waiting.
Rise before dawn to make your way along the river to a clay lick, popular with the local birdlife. Enjoy the raucous buzz of activity as the sun rises, spotting up to 11 different species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws as they come to socialise and consume the clay. Later, head out on a forest hike to visit the Añangu Kichwa community, for a glimpse of life in the rainforest, and spend some time with a local family. Lunch will be served at the Napo Cultural Centre, where you can meet more members of the Kichwa community. Paddle back to the lodge in the late afternoon, soaking up the sights and sounds of the rainforest for a well-deserved dinner.
After breakfast, ascend the lodge’s 36-metretall canopy tower for breathtaking views over the rainforest. As you climb, you’ll pass through various levels of the forest, emerging at the top of a ceiba tree, stepping out onto a wooden platform built into the tree itself. As well as being able to see over the forest, you’ll also be deep in the canopy and able to see the multitude of wildlife that calls it home; spider monkeys, toucans, macaws, and tanagers are just some of the creatures you might spot.
Embark on an early morning canoeing adventure back to the Napo River. As you paddle, keep your eyes on riverbank to spot giant otters, monk saki monkeys and all sorts of species of birds. A motorised boat will then take you back to Coca for your flight to Quito.
Transfer to the airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Places Visited: Quito (4N + 1N + 1N) - Otavalo - Cotopaxi - Mashpi (2N) - Coca - Napo (3N)
| Depart Date | Duration | Price | Booking Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any date you wish | 12 days | $14,770 |
All of our tours offer a single room supplement, which means you’ll have a room to yourself throughout your chosen tour. Continue the check-out process for the applicable supplement.
On most tours, you can choose our 'Happy to Share' option, which may enable you to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance.
If you are booking on a Dedicated Solo departure, a single room is already included in the price and there are no additional single supplements to pay.
With our flight inclusive option, we'll do the planning for you and meet you on arrival.
We include airport pickup upon arrival at your destination and drop off at the end of your tour (on the scheduled tour arrival and departure days) and when booking pre or post tour accommodation with us.
We partner with established and reputable airlines for your international flights.
We can assist with upgrading your seat to premium or business class for an additional cost.
Our team will work with you to choose your ideal routing and if we make changes to your tour itinerary that impact flights, we’ll rebook them for you.
Our On-Tour Support Team is available to provide advice about how to handle flight changes.
