4 WORLDS OF ECUADOR

This 21-day journey through Ecuador explores the country's four major regions: the Andes, Amazon Rainforest, Pacific Coast, and Galapagos Islands. It offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and adventure, featuring Indigenous traditions, stunning landscapes, exotic wildlife, and opportunities for both excitement and relaxation.

NATURE

WILDLIFE

EXTREME SPORTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Quito: Ecuador’s capital, known for its UNESCO-listed colonial Old Town and stunning blend of European and Indigenous architecture.
  • Cotopaxi National Park: Features one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, offering dramatic Andean landscapes and rich wildlife.
  • Termas de Papallacta: A serene mountain town with natural hot springs, ideal for relaxation amid scenic Andean views.
  • Upper Napo Lodge (Amazon): Gateway to the Amazon rainforest, offering diverse wildlife and cultural experiences with Quichua communities.
  • Baños: Adventure hub known for waterfalls, hot springs, and activities like rafting and ziplining, near the active Tungurahua Volcano.
  • Ingapirca: Ecuador’s most important pre-Columbian archaeological site, showcasing Inca and Cañari cultural fusion.
  • Cuenca: A UNESCO World Heritage city with colonial charm, riverside scenery, and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
  • Los Frailes Beach: Pristine beach in Machalilla National Park, ideal for nature lovers seeking coastal beauty and tranquility.
  • Galápagos National Park: Iconic biodiversity hotspot and UNESCO site, home to unique species and groundbreaking conservation efforts.
  • Otavalo: Renowned for its large Indigenous market offering textiles and crafts, reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
  • Mindo Cloud Forest: A biodiverse paradise popular for birdwatching, orchids, butterflies, and eco-adventures like canopy tours and hikes.

ITINERARY 

DAY ITINERARY OVERNIGHT MEALS
1 TRANSFER AIRPORT - HOTEL Hotel in Quito N/A
2 QUITO CITY TOUR - MITAD DEL MUNDO - TELEFERICO Hotel in Quito B
3 COTOPAXI VOLCANO Hotel in Quito B
4 TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA - LODE IN UPPER NAPO Lodge in Upper Napo B - D
5 AMAZON JUNGLE TOUR Lodge in Upper Napo B - L - D
6 DEPARTURE FROM LODGE - PUYO - ​​BAÑOS Hotel in Banos B
7 ROUTE OF THE CASCADES - TRIP TO RIOBAMBA Hotel in Riobamba B
8 RIOBAMBA - INGAPIRCA - CUENCA Hotel in Cuenca B
9 CUENCA CITY TOUR - GUALACEO AND CHORDELEG Hotel in Cuenca B
10 EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK – GUAYAQUIL CITY Hotel in Guayaquil B
11 GUAYAQUIL - MONTANITA - PUERTO LOPEZ Hotel in Puerto Lopez B
12 VISIT LOS FRAILES BEACH Hotel in Puerto Lopez B
13 PUERTO LOPEZ - TRIP TO GUAYAQUIL Hotel in Guayaquil B
14 TRANSFER HTL - AIRPORT / FLIGHT TO GALAPAGOS Galapagos Cruise B - L - D 
15 GALAPAGOS CRUISE - SNORKELING - HIKING Galapagos Cruise B - L - D 
16 GALAPAGOS CRUISE - SNORKELING - HIKING Galapagos Cruise B - L - D 
17 GALAPAGOS CRUISE - SNORKELING - HIKING Galapagos Cruise B - L - D 
18 TRANSFER AIRPORT / FLY BACK TO QUITO - TRIP TO OTAVALO Hotel in Otavalo
19 OTAVALO MARKET AND SURROUNDINGS - TRIP TO MINDO Hotel In Mindo B
20 MINDO CLOUD FOREST - RETURN TO QUITO Hotel in Quito B
21 TRANSFER OUT - END OF OUR SERVICES No hotel B

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY 

DAY 1:  TRANSFER AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL

Welcome to Ecuador, our guide will receive you at the Airport at your arrival and he will take you to the hotel. Overnight in Quito.

  • Accommodation in a double room at the hotel of your choice in Quito.
DAY 2: ​QUITO CITY TOUR - MITAD DEL MUNDO - TELEFERICO

We’ll explore some of Quito’s most iconic squares, churches, and colonial landmarks. Our tour begins at Plaza de la Independencia, home to the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Building, the Statue of Independence, and the Cathedral. 

Next, we’ll visit the churches of El Sagrario and La Compañía, followed by the impressive Church and Convent of San Francisco. Inside, you’ll be amazed by the lavish gold-leaf decoration of Quito’s oldest church.

We then head up to El Panecillo, where the towering Statue of the Virgin of Quito stands. From this vantage point, enjoy panoramic views of both the northern and southern parts of the city, along with the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes. 

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the famous Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)—one of Quito’s top attractions. Here, you can explore the monument marking the equator or dive into interactive exhibits at the Intiñan Museum, where you'll learn about the solar system, equatorial phenomena, ancient cultures, and more. 

Our final stop is the TelefériQo, Quito’s spectacular cable car. Ascending over 2,500 meters, it takes you to the slopes of the Pichincha Volcano, offering breathtaking views of Quito’s north, center, and south. After this unforgettable experience, we’ll return to our hotel. Overnight in Quito.

  • Meals included: Breakfast.
  • Accommodation in a double room at the hotel of your choice in Quito.
DAY 3: ​COTOPAXI VOLCANO ADVENTURE

Today, we venture into the breathtaking Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes—Cotopaxi, rising to an impressive 5,897 meters (19,347 feet).

Our day begins with a visit to the National Park’s Interpretation Center, where you’ll learn about the park’s unique ecosystem, geology, and the cultural significance of the volcano.

We then continue to the scenic Limpiopungo Lagoon, a high-altitude lake where, on clear days, Cotopaxi’s snow-capped peak is reflected in the water—an ideal spot for photography and wildlife observation.

From there, we ascend by vehicle to the Cotopaxi parking area. Our adventure continues on foot as we hike approximately 800 meters over sandy terrain to reach the José Rivas Refuge, located at 4,810 meters (15,392 feet) above sea level. The hike takes about an hour and offers stunning panoramic views and a close-up look at the volcano’s glaciers.

After this unforgettable experience, we’ll return to Quito.

  • Meals included: Breakfast.
  • Accommodation in a double room at the hotel of your choice in Quito.

RATES AND 
ACCOMM​ODATION - 2025

2 STAR HOTELS - ECONOMIC CLASS

RATE PER PERSON -   $4,991

INCLUDES:

  • Meals according to the program.
  • Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver.
  • Hotel accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms.
  • Excursions according to itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to museums according to the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a double cabin at the Galapagos Cruice 5-days/4-nights. 
  • Round trip Galapagos flights.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals are not specified in the program.
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 p.p).
  • Transit Control Card (TCT $20 p.p).
  • Extras Activities.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities.
  • Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
  • Other non specified.

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QUITO - IKALA QUITO HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast. 

   

UPPER NAPO - SELINA LODGE

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. 

     

BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA - SELINA BAÑOS

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

RIOBAMBA - CASA REAL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

CUENCA - SELINA CUENCA

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

GUAYAQUIL - GRAND HOTEL GUAYAQUIL

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

PUERTO LOPEZ - MANDALA HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

OTAVALO - EL ANDARIEGO

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

GALAPAGOS - GOLONDRINA GALAPAGOS YACHT

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

   

MINDO CLOUD FOREST - CASA AMARILLA

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

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3 STAR HOTELS - TOURIST CLASS 

RATE PER PERSON -   $5,623

INCLUDES:

  • Meals according to the program.
  • Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver.
  • Hotel accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms.
  • Excursions according to itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to museums according to the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a double cabin at the Galapagos Cruise 5-days/4-nights.
  • Round trip Galapagos flights.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals are not specified in the program.
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee. ($200 pp.)
  • Transit Control Card. (TCT $20 pp.)
  • Extras Activities.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities.
  • Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
  • Other non specified.

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QUITO - HOTEL REINA ISABEL

Meals included: Breakfast. 

   

UPPER NAPO - SELINA LODGE

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. 

   

BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA - LA FLORESTA HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

RIOBAMBA - CASA REAL

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

CUENCA - HOTEL INCA REAL

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

GUAYAQUIL - UNIPARK HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

PUERTO LOPEZ - MANDALA HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

OTAVALO - HOTEL EL INDIO INN

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

GALAPAGOS - ORION GALAPAGOS YACHT

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

   

MINDO CLOUD FOREST - SISAKUNA LODGE

Meals included: Breakfast.

   

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4 STAR HOTELS - TOURIST SUPERIOR 

RATE PER PERSON -   $6,833

INCLUDES:

  • Meals according to the program.
  • Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver.
  • Hotel accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms.
  • Excursions according to itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to museums according to the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a double cabin at the Galapagos Cruice 5-days/4-nights. 
  • Round trip Galapagos flights.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals are not specified in the program.
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 p.p).
  • Transit Control Card (TCT $20 p.p).
  • Extras Activities.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities.
  • Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
  • Other non specified.

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QUITO - MERCURE ALAMEDA

Meals included: Breakfast. 

     

UPPER NAPO - CASA DEL SUIZO

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. 

       

BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA - SANGAY HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

RIOBAMBA - HACIENDA ABRASPUNGO

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

CUENCA - SANTA LUCIA HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

GUAYAQUIL - UNIPARK HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

PUERTO LOPEZ - LA TERRAZA HOTEL

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

GALAPAGOS - GALAXY GALAPAGOS YACHT

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

       

OTAVALO - HACIENDA PINSAQUI

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

MINDO CLOUD FOREST - SACHATAMIA LODGE

Meals included: Breakfast.

     

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5 STAR HOTELS - FIRST CLASS 

RATE PER PERSON -   $8,483

INCLUDES:

  • Meals according to the program.
  • Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver.
  • Hotel accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms.
  • Excursions according to itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to museums according to the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a double cabin at the Galapagos Cruice 5-days/4-nights. 
  • Round trip Galapagos flights.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals are not specified in the program.
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 p.p).
  • Transit Control Card (TCT $20 p.p).
  • Extras Activities.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities.
  • Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
  • Other non specified.

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QUITO - HOTEL PATIO ANDALUZ

Meals included: Breakfast. 

       

UPPER NAPO - CASA DEL SUIZO

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. 

       

BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA - LUNA VOLCAN

Meals included: Breakfast - Dinner.

       

RIOBAMBA - ANDALUZA

Meals included: Breakfast.

       

CUENCA - MANSION ALCAZAR

Meals included: Breakfast.

       

GUAYAQUIL - UNIPARK (SUITE)

Meals included: Breakfast.

       

PUERTO LOPEZ - HOSTERIA DEL PARQUE

Meals included: Breakfast.

       

OTAVALO - HACIENDA CUSIN

Meals included: Breakfast.

       

GALAPAGOS - ALYA GALAPAGOS CATAMARAN

Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

       

MINDO CLOUD FOREST - BELLAVISTA LODGE

Meals included: Breakfast.

       

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