Best of Ecuador's Mainland in 14 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Quito Airport Pick up to hotel
1 stop
1
Quito
Quito Airport pick up to hotel
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Mindo is a town in the Andes in northern Ecuador. known for its numerous species of birds, butterflies and orchids.
6 stops
2
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
After Approximately 2 and a half hours drive, We will visit a butterfly Farm in which we will be able to see many butterflies typical to this area, you will be able to see the process of growing each butterfly is going through, and if in luck you might even be able to feed a butterfly...
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
We will do Canopy zipline in Mindo Cloud Forest.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
We will continue by cable cart in the magnificent Cloud Forest of Mindo.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
We will have a walk in Mindo Cloud Forest.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
We will visit the Hummingbird Garden in which we would be able to see many hummingbirds on their dinner.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Chocolate Tour
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Otavalo Area
5 stops
8
That another place where the Equator line passes through, we will make a short break here to see the place.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
We will make a stop in this beautiful view point, on a good day you can see San Pablo Lagoon, Imbabura Volcano, Cotacachi VOLCANO.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
We will visit the Plaza de los ponchos, South America biggest handicraft market. you will have some time to shop, or just go around if you wish.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
We will visit Cotacachi town which is famous for its leather goods, you will have some time to shop.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Cascada de Peguche
Peguche Waterfall
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
City Tour Quito
8 stops
13
Intinan Equator Museum
We will visit intiñan Museum, where the equator line actually go through, you would be able to witness special phenomenon's unique to this place, and also some history and culture.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
14
We will visit "Mitad del Mundo" Monument, where among other things to se, you can take a picture of yourself with one leg in the north hemisphere and the other leg in the south hemisphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
We will make a stop to admire "La Virgen del Panecillo", It is located on a hill in the center of Quito, visible from almost all parts of the city. Not only is it the tallest aluminum statue in the world, but it is also the tallest winged representation of the Virgin Mary in the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Basilica del Voto Nacional
The Basilica of the National Vow (Spanish: Basílica del Voto Nacional) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
17
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
The Church and Convent of San Ignacio de Loyola de la Compañía de Jesús de Quito, also known in the Ecuadorian people simply as La Compañía, is a Catholic clerical complex located on the corner formed by calles García Moreno and Sucre, in the Historic Center of the city of Quito.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
18
The Church of San Francisco is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. The structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of all of America.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito is a temple of Catholic worship located in the Historic Center of San Francisco de Quito. It is the headquarters of the Primate Archdiocese of Quito and occupies the entire southern flank of the city's so-called Independence Square, which has become its most famous view despite not being its main entrance. In 1995 it was elevated to the Primate Cathedral of Ecuador, which makes it the highest Catholic temple of the Catholic Church in Ecuador.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
20
Independence Square (Spanish: Plaza de la Independencia, or colloquially as Plaza Grande) is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, the date remembered as the first cry of independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from the Spanish monarchy. The square is flanked by the Carondelet Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace and the Plaza Grande Hotel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Quilotoa Crater Lake
4 stops
21
Two hours South of Quito sits the town of Saquisilí with one of the most colorful and complete indigenous markets in Ecuador; it is also one of the largest and most authentic markets in Ecuador. * This market is open only on Thursday, so we will visit this market only if we happen to do this tour on a Thursday.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"
Here we would be able to see painting with local painting style for Tigua.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Laguna Quilotoa
Here we will the visit the famous and majestic Quilotoa Crater lake, it is possible to do a short hike, approx. 2 hours down to the lake, you can rest mules for the coming back part, just make sure you do it before you go down.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
24
Canon del Rio Toachi
Here we will make a stop to admire the stunning view in Canyon del rio Toachi.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Waterfalls Road & Casa del Arbol Area
3 stops
25
We will go to the waterfalls road, we will make several stops to admire the different waterfalls.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
26
La Casa del Arbol
We will go up the mountain to Cada del Arbol, we will make several stops to admire the view.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
27
You will have the rest of this day off, you can visit the hot springs ¨Termas de la virgen¨ or "El Salado", or do some shopping for souvenirs and presents, up to you, Baños is considered a safe place.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Free Day in Baños de Agua Santa
1 stop
28
Banos
Free day in Baños de Agua Santa, you can shop for souvenirs, or can do some extreme activity.
1 minute • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Day tour Cotopaxi
4 stops
29
Cotopaxi National Park
We will visit the Interpretation Center, which kind of a museum of Cotopaxi National Park.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
30
Laguna de Limpiopungo
We will visit "Laguna Limpiopungo", if the weather is good all mountain Cotopaxi reflect in it, and it is a spectacular view.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
We will drive to the parking place, and if you wish and physically capable you can climb up to the Refuge, the altitude might make it more difficult than what it looks.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
32
We will make a short stop to see Laguna Yambo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Transfer out to Quito Airport (Shared service)
4 stops
33
Transfer out to Quito Airport
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
Flight to El Coca
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
35
Pick up from El Coca Airport
1 minute • Admission ticket free
36
The YARINA Eco Lodge is strategically located in an area of forest that counts on the highest diversity of micro-habitats in the Napo area. This means that, there are more species of animals, birds, reptiles and insects than anywhere else on the Napo river or in the surroundings. The YARINA Eco Lodge, is located on the Napo river, only 60 minutes by covered motorized canoe from Puerto Francisco de Orellana (EL COCA). At noon aprox, the motor boat canoe will departure from Coca city and navigate by the Napo river for 1 hour aprox, before arrive at Yarina Eco Lodge. Time to lunch. After lunch, rest time till 3.30 pm. At 3.30 pm, we will visit the Socali path, characterized for a variety of different jungle lands. This path is used like an introduction in the primary forest where you can learn about flora and fauna that is possible to find in different types of forest. Return to the lodge to have the dinner and resting time.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Swamp Day (Shared service)
1 stop
37
After breakfast we will visit the Capibara path. An adventure trail with many swamps. In this trail you will see some palm trees that is possible to see in other places. Return to the lodge to take the lunch. Late in the afternoon without rubber boots and wearing comfortable dresses (shorts is recommended). The local guides are going to teach us how to use the blowpipe. After this activity we will take a small canoe to enjoy with the piranha fishing. Return to the lodge to take the dinner. Af night, you will paddle in the lagoon SAPOCOCHA, in order to look for caimans and nocturnal life.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Birdwatching (Shared service)
1 stop
38
breakfast. After take our rubber boots and jungle dresses we will take a canoe to navigate up river watching birds, butterflies, orchids, amphibians, all this till reach the trail “Dos ramas”. We will have a short trekking to learn about medicinal plants, birds and animals. Return to the lodge, lunch. After lunch we will take the Tucan trail, this trail will take us till one of the tallest birdwatching tower of the Ecuadorian jungle. On the canopy we will stay some minutes watching some species of birds of high altitudes. Return to the lodge, After dinner, a short walk inside the forest will introduce you on the nocturnal life and the nocturnal concert of this universe...
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Departure (Shared service)
1 stop
39
After breakfast, departure back to Coca airport NOTE: For all activities using the motorized canoe as well as rowing. Transfer in from Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport Accommodation in Quito
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
FREE DAY IN PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS
1 stop
40
Termas de Papallacta
In the Papallacta hot springs, in addition to breakfast included , also included: the use of the hotel's exclusive pools depending on the accommodation area, a self-guided walk along the La Isla trail. On your free time you can use other services not included in the program such as SPA, or guided walks through the Cayambe-Coca National Park, these can be hired directly at the hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Transfer out to Quito Airport
1 stop
41
Transfer out to Quito Airport
45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travelers are responsible for bringing infants seats if they want as we do not provide them.

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