Enchanting Ecuador

Picturesque Quito & the Amazon, Papallacta hot springs; then Ibarra & the Liberty Train to Salinas, El Angel Ecological Reserve & Otavalo market

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Style
Small Group Tour
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
DeparturesGroup Size24 travelers max
ThemesActive, History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife, Rail Journeys
What to Expect
This fast-paced, escorted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, and reaches high altitudes requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops.
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For its size, Ecuador thrills its visitors with an amazing variety of experiences. Imagine yourself exploring the picturesque plazas and colonial buildings of Quito's Old Town; floating down the Amazon on a hand-made canoe through lush rainforest; meandering through colorful local markets and villages; spotting exotic wildlife and meeting the local Quechua people; traveling via the Liberty Train to visit a remote Afro-Ecuadorian community; then looking for Andean condors in El Angel Ecological Reserve. All this and more awaits you on our Enchanting Ecuador small group escorted tour. Typical Ecuador tours may cover one or two aspects of this eclectic country, but not many will offer such culturally-rich and encompassing access. It truly is a unique way to experience this South American gem.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Train
  • Coach
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round trip flights from Miami to Quito via LATAM Airlines including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
  • All ground transportation and transfers
  • Accommodations in Superior and Deluxe hotels with private bath
  • 15 Meals: breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
  • Comprehensive guided sightseeing tours including entrance fees
  • Tren de la Libertad (Liberty Train): Ibarra to Salinas
  • Professional English-speaking tour directors and guides

Why you'll love it

  • See Quito’s most important landmarks and the Equatorial Monument
  • Explore the Amazon Rainforest with a naturalist guide
  • Relax in the natural hot springs of Papallacta
  • Enjoy a panoramic train ride on the Tren de la Libertad
  • Discover Afro-Ecuadorian culture in Salinas
  • Shop at the famous Otavalo Market

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