ANDES AND AMAZON TOUR
On this tour of 6 days - 5 nights, we will cross the Ecuadorian Andes and arrive in the Amazon region where we can enjoy the wonderful biodiversity that the Andes and the Amazon offer for you. We will visit one of the most active volcanoes in the world, without a doubt, a magical place surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes.
ECUADORIAN JUNGLE
ANDES AND NATURE
CULTURAL HERITAGE
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Quito: The Historic Center of Quito was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO on September 8, 1978. It is the least altered and the best preserved in America.
- Termas De Papallacta: famous for its hot springs and pools, as well as its beautiful hilltop setting.
- La Casa del Suizo: Satiate your curiosity for the Amazon rainforest, learn new things and most importantly, have fun and relax with friends and family in jungle lodges in Ecuador.
- Cotopaxi National Park: Cotopaxi is a tourist place in Ecuador, one of the heights that you cannot miss visiting. Discover here how to get there, climate, altitude, biodiversity, and more. A representative volcano of the Sierra Region.
- Quilotoa: Quilotoa or "princess diamond" in Kichwa, is one of the colossi of the avenue of volcanoes in whose crater lies a spectacular lagoon, hence you will always hear stories of the Quilotoa Volcano and the Quilotoa Lagoon.
- Baños: Also known as "Piece of Heaven", "Gateway to the Amazon", "Puerta de El Dorado" or "City of the Volcano". It is the land of rivers to practice extreme sports.
DAY 1: TRANSFER AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL
Welcome to Ecuador, a small but certainly charming country full of adventures. Our guide will meet you at the airport, welcome you and give you an introduction about the Andes and Amazon tour - 6 days. You will be transferred to your hotel in Quito where you will spend the night.
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Double accommodation in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 2: TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA – LODGE IN UPPER NAPO
After breakfast, we will go to the east of Quito. Our first stop will be the Papallacta Hot Springs, this beautiful thermal water spa where you can relax and enjoy pools perfectly suitable for rest and fun. In a magical and natural environment with cozy facilities that offer exclusivity combining high-quality treatments with the benefits of thermal water. (Entrance to the general pools included). We will continue the trip to the Guango Lodge for a brief bird watching and we will enjoy the wonderful number of hummingbirds around this place, it is not uncommon to see 14 species of hummingbirds in one hour and the beaked hummingbird. (optional visit, entrance fee not included) We will continue to the city of Tena and then to Ahuano to stay at La Casa del Suizo Lodge. Upon arrival, we will receive a welcome cocktail and then we will transfer to your bungalow. If you wish, you can take a dip on a sandy beach on the Napo River.
DAY 3: AMAZON JUNGLE FULL DAY (SAMPLE)
Secondary Forest - Las Latas Waterfall - Quichua Family After breakfast, you canoe upriver for ten minutes, reaching a small shore where a fun and exciting one-hour hike begins, discovering the diverse flora and fauna of the secondary jungle forest. After the short walk, you will arrive at the impressive Las Latas waterfall, where you can take a refreshing bath in its crystal-clear waters and enjoy the views of the surroundings, which mixed with the sounds of the jungle, make it an unforgettable experience. You will then return for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will visit a Quichua family and learn about their millennial culture and traditions, such as gold rinse on the river bank, traditional pottery making, the elaboration of the typical drink "chicha" made of yuca (a traditional Ecuadorian yuca), and the use of the “serbatana” (blowgun for hunting use). After this incredible encounter with the Quichua culture, walk back to the lodge on pads of secondary jungle. Upon arrival enjoy a snack. At night, after dinner, you will have the usual gathering around the fireplace to share the experiences lived during the day. Remember that this is just one example of what a day could be like. You can decide what to do according to your interests in coordination with our guide.
DAY 4: AMAZON – PUYO – BAÑOS
After breakfast we will travel to Puyo and Baños all the way we will be able to observe the amount of landscapes that the Ecuadorian jungle offers and several rivers and tributaries that are next to the road. We will take the "camino de las cascades" where you will visit the different waterfalls in the area such as: Agoyan, Manto de la Novia and San Pedro, and you will also be able to enjoy the famous "Tarabita", a small cable car that crosses the great canyon on the Pastaza River. Then we will do a trekking to reach "El Pailón del Diablo"; a beautiful waterfall where we can have the opportunity to walk through the cloud forest. After this interesting adventure we will go to the town of Baños de Agua Santa where we will spend the night.
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- Meals: Breakfast
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- Double accommodation in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 5: BAÑOS – QUILOTOA LAGOON – COTOPAXI VOLCANO – QUITO
Our trip starts in Banos towards to the Quilotoa Lagoon. on the way you can see wonderful landscapes (depending on the weather) we will pass through small indigenous towns that are part of the great multiculturalism of Ecuador, after a tour After 3 hours we will arrive at the Quilotoa lagoon, this lagoon characterized by the turquoise color due to volcanic minerals, gives it a pleasant and colorful appearance, we can do different activities such as a walk to the crater, or you can stay to observe and appreciate the wonderful view. After this visit, we’ll go to one of the most emblematic points of Ecuador, the Cotopaxi volcano, considered the largest active volcano in the world with 5897 meters high (19,347 feet high). During our stay in the National Park, we will admire its natural environment, its Flora and Fauna with the explanations of your naturalist guide. We will try to ascend to the refuge located at 4,810 m (15,392 feet). Since the Cotopaxi Volcano is currently active, the ascent will be granted by the National Park authorities or we can take a walk through the Limpiopungo lake that is located at the foot of the volcano to observe some birds in the Páramo region (Andean Grasslands). On a clear day, the view of the volcano reflected on the surface of the lake is magnificent. We make a brief visit to the small museum that talks about the park, its nature, wildlife and the eruptions of the central axis of the park. After this visit we will go to Quito.
DAY 6: CITY LINE (QUITO COLONIAL + MITAD DEL MUNDO + TELEFERICO)
We will visit some of the most famous squares, churches and colonial buildings. The Plaza de la Independencia with its Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Building, the Statue of Independence and the Cathedral. We will continue to the churches of El Sagrario and La Compañía, and then the church and convent of San Francisco. We will take a look inside the church and be amazed by the exuberant gold that was used to decorate the oldest church in Quito. Then we will move to the Panecillo and the statue of the Virgin of Quito. From here we will have the opportunity to see both parts of Quito and the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes! In the afternoon we will continue the famous Mitad del Mundo. This is one of the most famous attractions in Quito, You can visit the monument or the insitu museum called Inti-Ñan. You can discover the great details of the solar system, the effect that the position of the equator and ancient cultures and much more..! Finally you will visit the Teleferiqo (cable car) of Quito. Over 2,500 meters you will reach the top of the PIchincha Volcano, this great visit is a unique experience, which offers a great view of the landscape of the north, center and south of the city. After this visit we will be dropped off at our hotel. Overnight in Quito. After this visit, we will be dropped off at your hotel where we finish our tour around the Andes and Amazon in 6 days. We have reached the end of our services for ECUADOR GREEN TRAVEL, it was a real pleasure to have shared the best of Ecuador with you.
YOUR
ACCOMMODATION
CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
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QUITO | IKALA QUITO |
BREAKFAST |
UPPER NAPO | SELINA TENA | BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER |
BAÑOS | SELINA BANOS | BREAKFAST |
GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON $987
REQUEST INFORMATIONINCLUDE:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary
- Entrance fee to Papallacta Hots Springs Swimming pools
- Entrance fees to museums throughout the program.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Activities are not epecified in the program
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Bank transfer costs
CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
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QUITO | REINA ISABEL |
BREAKFAST |
UPPER NAPO | SELINA TENA | BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER |
BAÑOS | LA FLORESTA | BREAKFAST |
GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON $1048
REQUEST INFORMATIONINCLUDE:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary
- Entrance fee to Papallacta Hots Springs Swimming pools
- Entrance fees to museums throughout the program.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Activities are not epecified in the program
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Bank transfer costs
CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
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QUITO | MERCURE ALAMEDA |
BREAKFAST |
AGUANO | LA CASA DEL SUIZO | BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER |
BAÑOS | SANGAY | BREAKFAST |
GRAND TOTAL PER PESON $1243
REQUEST INFORMATIONINCLUDE:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary
- Canoe Transportation to La Casa Del Suizo Lodge.
- Entrance fees to museums throughout the program.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Activities are not epecified in the program
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Bank transfer costs
CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
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QUITO | PATIO ANDALUZ | BREAKFAST |
AGUANO | LA CASA DEL SUIZO | BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER |
BAÑOS | LUNA VOLCAN | BREAKFAST |
GRANS TOTAL PER PESON $1402
REQUEST INFORMATIONINCLUDE:
- Meals according to the program.
- Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms.
- Excursions according to itinerary
- Entrance fee to Papallacta Hots Springs Swimming pools
- Canoe Transportation to La Casa Del Suizo Lodge.
- Entrance fees to museums throughout the program.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not specified in the program
- Activities are not epecified in the program
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Bank transfer costs
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