An exceptional and luxurious discovery of Ecuador..!
Fernando’s word over this trip
This luxury trip will take you over 10 days, to come and discover Ecuador through the most beautiful and charming accommodations in the country. We have selected for you the most beautiful haciendas of the Andes Cordillera with two places full of history and mystery. We take you to discover the Otavalo region Kichwas in a hacienda belonging to two former Ecuadorian presidents’ families.
Then you will fly to discover what makes Ecuador’s biodiversity, the Amazon rainforest in the most beautiful lodge of the Yasuní National Park. There you will take part in out-of-this-world activities through the thick jungle.On your return, you will be at the heart of colonial history with the chance to observe the condor. Then you will descend to the Cotopaxi National Park to a hacienda that will take you back to the colonial era with a building built on Inca walls … a step back in time.
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer-in to Quito | Quito visit | Quito > Coca > Amazon rainforest (Yasuní National Park ) | Amazon rainforest (Yasuní National Park) |
| Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 |
| Amazon rainforest (Yasuní National Park) | Amazon rainforest (Yasuní) > Coca > Quito > Zuleta | Zuleta Hacienda | Zuleta > Cayambe > Lasso |
| Day 9 | Day 10 | ||
| Lasso > Quilotoa Lake > Cotopaxi National Park > Lasso | Lasso > Departure transfer |
Tour highlights :
– Completely private tour with English speaking guide -in the Andes-
– Exceptional accommodations in every region of Ecuador.
– 4-days discovery of the Amazon Rainforest.
– Visits to magnificent sites: Cotopaxi Park, Quilotoa lake, and the Cayambe region.
Valid prices until December, 2023
Explore in more detail :
Day 1 : Transfer-in to Quito
Upon your arrival at Quito airport, transfer to the most beautiful hotel in the Ecuadorian capital.
Meal
No
Visit
No
Hike
No
transport
1h30
Day 2 : Quito visit
Visit Quito Historic Center, its many churches, its squares. You will discover a special atmosphere! In the afternoon, possibility to visit the magnificent Banco Central museum or to go to Mitad del Mundo.
Meal
b
Visit
6h00
Hike
1h00
transport
0h30
Day 3 : Quito > Coca > Amazon rainforest (Yasuní reserve )
You will take a flight to the front door of the Yasuni reserve. You will then take a motor boat to reach a sublime lodge in the heart of the largest forest in the world.
Meal
bld
Visit
2h00
Hike
0h00
transport
3h30
Day 4 : Amazon rainforest (Yasuní reserve )
You will explore the Amazon rainforest with the activities planned by the lodge.
Meal
bld
Visit
3h00
Hike
2h00
transport
0h00
Day 5 : Amazon rainforest (Yasuní reserve )
You will explore the Amazon rainforest with the activities planned by the lodge.
Meal
bld
Visit
3h00
Hike
2h00
transport
0h00
Day 6 : Amazon rainforest (Yasuní reserve ) > Coca > Quito > Zuleta
You will return to Quito during the day, you will go directly to the north of the country to reach the most beautiful hacienda in the country.
Meal
bd
Visit
0h00
Hike
0h00
transport
5h00
Day 7 : Zuleta
You will have a free day to enjoy the many Hacienda activities (condors, horseback riding, mountain biking, etc.)
Meal
bld
Visit
0h00
Hike
0h00
transport
0h00
Day 8 : Zuleta > Cayambe > Lasso
You will head towards Cotopaxi National Park. On the road you will stop in a rose garden, Ecuador is one of the world’s leading exporters of roses. You will arrive in the afternoon in your beautiful hacienda with Inca walls.
Meal
bld
Visit
2h00
Hike
0h00
transport
4h30
Day 9 : Lasso > Quilotoa > Cotopaxi National Park > Lasso
You will visit the magnificent Quilotoa Lake & the famous Cotopaxi National Park with the highest active volcano in the world, reaching 18631ft altitude.
Meal
bd
Visit
4h00
Hike
2h00
transport
1h00
Day 10 : Lasso > Quito Airport
Depart transfer, on time to take your international flight.
Meal
b
Visit
0h00
Hike
0h00
transport
2h20
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
– Andes:
–> (2/3 people)) You will be with your private English-speaking guide. He will also be your driver during this stay (4 × 2 vehicle)
–> (4 + people) You will be with a private English-speaking guide and a Spanish-speaking driver. (Hyundai H1 type vehicle, mini-bus or bus depending on the number of people)
– Amazon rainforest:
–> Transport and collective visits with a bilingual Spanish / English guide.
– Physical: since the tour consists of a few easy steps, there are no physical constraints.
– Technical: no technical level is necessary. You will not have climbing or ice climbing. We recommend walking shoes.
Clothing :
-1 or 2 light walking trousers
-1 or 2 warm walking trousers
-2 Fleece jackets
-1 breathable warm jacket(type softshell)
-1 waterproof jacket (type gore-tex)
– light t-shirts
– hike shoes
– casual shoes
-1 pair of gloves for high altitude walks
-1 warm hat for high altitude walks
– cap
Additional :
– water bottle – sunglasses
– solar cream
– hiking bag (between 25 to 45L)
– hike sticks
– camera
– binoculars
High-end accommodation type 4/5 * offering an irreproachable quality service. The rooms or cabins are superb, spacious, and clean.
– Transfers and visits times are indicative.
– Foresee between $ 5 and $ 30 per meal not included, per person.
– Tips: we recommend between $ 10 and $ 20 per worked day for a guide, and between $ 5 and $ 10 per worked day for a driver.