Ecuador Big Five 18 Days Tour

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This Ecuador Tour Package was customized to cover these Big Five places in Ecuador,  also it is the best option if you are looking for visiting as much as possible everyday. On this tour you will see the most visited areas all over Ecuador. Featured program, that allows you to cover 3 quarters of the Ecuador in once. We invite you to explore most of Ecuador a...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Start and end in Quito! With the adventure tour Ecuador Big Five 18 Days Tour, you have a 18 Day Tour Package in Ecuador taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 15 other destinations in Ecuador. Ecuador Big Five 18 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

What's this trip about?

    This Ecuador Tour Package was customized to cover these Big Five places in Ecuador,  also it is the best option if you are looking for visiting as much as possible everyday. On this tour you will see the most visited areas all over Ecuador. Featured program, that allows you to cover 3 quarters of the Ecuador in once. We invite you to explore most of Ecuador and its four worlds in once with the local experts! Quito Old Town -Otavalo Indian Handicraft Market -Yasuni National Park-Cuenca City-The Galapagos Islands.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Cotopaxi
  • Cuenca
  • Galapagos
  • Guayaquil
  • Isabela Island
  • Otavalo
  • Quito

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Trekking
  • Whitewater rafting

Trip includes

    • 18 Days/17 Nights hotel accommodations (tourist SUPERIOR room)
    • Welcome to Ecuador orientation meeting
    • Breakfast every day of the tour
    • Transfers and transportation provided by GUIDECUADOR transport
    • Private Spanish/English speaking guide
    • Entrance fees according to itinerary mentioned as INCLUDED
    • All Sightseeing & Visits according to itinerary
    • Speed boat Ride in Galapagos
    • Air Ticket QUITO-COCA-QUITO
    • Full Board Program at NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 ARRIVAL TO QUITO

This is the arrival day for all of our tour participants and depending of your flight arrival times you can have a day exploring one of the UNESCO heritage sites in world (Quito's Old Town) or simply rest at the Hotel before our Tour Guide meet you at the Lobby at 6:3...

Day 2 QUITO CITY TOUR - TRANSPORT TO OTAVALO

Early in the morning we will start our city tour at Panecillo viewpoint to admire the Quito's wonders from above, then we will walk around two hours visiting the highlights of the old city such as; San Francisco Church, Compañía de Jesús Church and Sagrario Church loc...

Day 3 OTAVALO MARKET - TRANSPORT TO PAPALLACTA

In the morning, we will visit Otavalo Indian Market, which is very famous for its quality handicrafts, and its exportation to all over the world. Then we will take you to visit a wonderful waterfall known as Peguche, it’s a sacred place where the locals renew their en...

Day 4 FLIGHT TO COCA - NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER

After breakfast, it is time to return back to Quitos airport for a short flight to Coca (Jungle City). Then you’ll get on board a motorized canoe that will take us to the welcoming area of the Napo Wildlife Center. During the 2-hours ride you will have the opportunity...

Day 5 JUNGLE EXPLORATIONS

We get up early in the morning at 4:30 am before sun rises to participate in one the most ancient customs of the Kichwa Anangu community, making the wayusa tea to energize the body and then follow the ritual of listening to kichwa songs and mind and meditate about lif...

Day 6 JUNGLE EXPLORATIONS

Get up early in the morning to visit the most stunning parrot clay licks in the Amazon jungle in Ecuador! We’ll paddle downstream on the Anangu creek until reaching the Kichwa Anangu community. Then, after a 10 minutes ride on a motorized canoe we’ll get to the parrot...

Day 7

FLIGHT BACK - TRANSPORTATION TO COTOPAXI

After an early breakfast we’ll go they way we came back to Coca City. In this last excursion upstream the Napo River you may see some new sights of the Amazonia flora and fauna. Upon arrival in Quito Airport, we will drive you through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until...

Day 8 COTOPAXI VOLCANO - TRANSPORT TO BAÑOS

After breakfast we will drive towards Cotopaxi National Park, which consists of 34,000 hectares, and has a large variety of trails, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and of course, it’s Volcano, which will captivate you with its majesty and beauty. In the area of the lagoon,...

Day 9 BAÑOS SURROUDINGS - TRANSPORT TO ALAUSI

Early in the morning, we will start our tour visiting some Banos City sights like the local market, the main Church, the Melcochas tasting. Then we will continue towards the Famous Waterfalls Avenue (it is the route to the Jungle with more than 30 waterfalls) on this ...

Day 10 DEVILS NOSE TRAIN RIDE - CUENCA

The main attraction today will be the Train ride from Alausi to Sibambe Station. It is one of the Engineering Marvels of the twentieth century. The entire ride is breathtaking, and you will definitely admire the beautiful scenery which displays the ethnic and natural ...

Day 11 CUENCA CITY TOUR

In the morning, we will visit Cuenca City (declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO). The most representative sites in Cuenca are: Calderon Park (Central Square), the Modern and Old Cathedrals, the Flower Market, and Larga Street with its colonial houses, a...

Day 11 TRANSPORTATION TO LOJA - VILCABAMBA

After breakfast, it is time to continue enjoying the Andes! we will drive towards to Loja City (the last city in the south the Ecuadorian Andes) as people say there if you have not seeing Loja - you don't know Ecuador. Upon Arrival, we will walk around the City visiti...

Day 12 VILCABAMBA VALLEY

On this day, you can choose between several options such as: 6 Hours Hike up to Mandango Hill (demanding tour), 3 Hours Hike through the surroundings of Vilcabamba Village, Short walk to town, Relax at the Pool and take yoga classes at the hotel and Biking Tour around...

Day 14 CACAO TOUR - TRANSPORT TO GUAYAQUIL

Early in the morning, we will continue our drive towards down to the Coast of Ecuador. Along the way, we will have several stops to admire, this wonderful change in vegetation and altitude. This is a magical drive with many pictures opportunities, then we will stop at...

Day 15 FLIGHT TO GALAPAGOS (BALTRA) - SPEED BOAT TO ISABELA

Early depart to Quito's International Airport for your local flight to the Galapagos Islands, this flight takes 3 hours (with an stop in Guayaquil). Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, clear customs and ready to meet your Naturalist Guide from Galapagos, who will con...

Day 16 ISABELA ISLAND

Today you will have 3 activities in once as follows: Early bus ride for 30 minutes towards Volcan Sierra Negra, hike up to the Volcano Caldera, along the way you can observe some plants and birds endemic from the Galapagos Islands and off course if the weather allows ...

Day 17 SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Today you will take a speed boat towards Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island (it will take 2 hours approx). Then you will get to the hotel for check in, after the guide will take you to Charles Darwin Research Station (this is the most important research center of the ent...

Day 18 FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO - HOME

Free morning, 10:00 am check out and transportation to Baltra Airport to take a flight to Quito late in the afternoon, then transportation to the Hotel in Quito Unfortunately we have to say good bye after we arrive in Quito and we invite you to see one of our other to...

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Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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Guidecuador Travel was created in 2014 by an expert tour guide whose focus is on fulfilling every customer travel expectations. We believe that the essence of tourism is to create unique and unforgettable travel experiences. We always think about social responsibility and through a portion of each tour we sell throughout the year we support different community projects. All of our tours are new travel ideas and very comfortable in a manner to make you feel at home. Our main goal is to keep harmony between our customers and the local people. At GUIDE ECUADOR, we have selected a Top Expert Tour Guides in all areas where we go on tour, highly trained, and certified by Ecuador, Peru and Colombian Ministries of Tourism. We make sure that your Guide on tour is simple the best. In addition, taking a tour with using GUIDE ECUADOR, you will be directly involved in social work, as a portion of every tour goes to help needy people. You can always actively be part of our Social Project.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Air Fare to Quito or out of Quito
    • Local Flight to Galapagos usd 450 approx.
    • Galapagos Park Fee usd 100
    • Galapagos Control Card usd 20
    • Isabela Island Fee usd 10
    • Meals not specified in program as INCLUDED
    • All Activities or visits not specified in program
    • Personal Expenses
    • Phone Calls
    • Drinks
    • Gratuities
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Meals Included

Breakfast every day of the tour, Lunch and dinner specified in program

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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