Ecuador Amazon, Hot Springs & Volcanoes
9 days, Quito to Quito
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If you're short on time but still want to experience the awe-inspiring majesty of hot springs and volcanos, look no further than this trip packed with Ecuadorian highlights. Among these are a jaunt through the Amazon jungle, a trip to the Papallacta hot springs, and a visit to the Otavalo handicraft market for souvenirs (because lava is kind of hard to pack in your suitcase). Throw in 2 nights in a luxury Amazon lodge and an overnight in a historic hacienda, and you'll have made a month's worth of memories in only nine days.
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Travel Style: Comfort
Great adventures, genuine experiences, and insider access with a few extra frills along the way.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
9 days
Quito to Quito
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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Itinerary
Day 1Quito
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2Quito/Otavalo
Drive to the highlands with a stop at the community of San Clemente for a local lunch. Continue to Otavalo and visit the famous handicraft market. Stay the night at a historic highlands hacienda.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 3Otavalo/Papallacta
Continue to the Papallacta Hot Springs Resort for onsite hot springs, optional spa treatments, and hiking excursions. There is plenty of time to soak, relax, and enjoy the mountain views.
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BreakfastDay 4Papallacta/Baños
Take one last dip in the hot springs before continuing along the 'Avenue of Volcanoes' to Baños where there are numerous optional activities such as hiking, horseback riding, hot springs, and mountain biking.
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BreakfastDay 5Baños
Free day to explore Baños.
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BreakfastDay 6Baños/Yasuni National Park
Early start in the morning. Drive to Coca, the gateway to the Amazon. Continue by motorized canoe to the luxurious La Selva Lodge. Explore the Amazon jungle with a local guide. Activities can include jungle walks, a canopy tower visit, wildlife viewing, canoeing, and photography. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a drink by candlelight, listening to the sounds of the jungle, before retiring to stylish cabanas.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Yasuni National Park
Choose from plenty of activities that include birding, botany, hiking, canoeing, and photography. Spot monkeys, birds, sloths, caimans, and butterflies, just a short walk or canoe ride away. Overlooking the lake, the recently remodelled lodge is a perfect base for exploration. Relax in the lounge with a cocktail and dine by candlelight. Enjoy exceptional cuisine prepared by a gourmet chef. Sleep well in stylish cabanas. Let the sounds of the rainforest sing you to sleep, and the call of birds wake you in the morning.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Yasuni National Park/Quito
Travel by boat back to Coca and catch a flight to Quito.
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BreakfastDay 9Quito
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta
- Your Discover Moment: Baños
- Arrival transfer
- Visit the community of San Clemente and enjoy a local lunch
- Overnight in an historic hacienda
- Explore the Otavalo handicraft market
- Relax at Papallacta hot springs
- Two nights at an Amazon lodge with jungle walks and canoe excursions
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Comfort hotels (4 nts), historic hacienda (1 nts), luxury jungle lodge (2 nts), hot springs resort (1 nt).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van, boat, flight, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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