13 дней изучения высокогорья и тропических лесов Эквадора

Your Ecuadorian adventure begins in Quito, where a private transfer takes you from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to your hotel in the heart of the city.

Take the rest of the day to settle in, relax after your journey, and get ready for the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife that await you.

What makes it special: A relaxed arrival in Ecuador's Andean capital.

Meals: None Overnight: Quito Tour style: Private

Quito - Mindo - Quito

Leave Quito early and travel into the lush cloud forest of Mindo, one of Ecuador's renowned birdwatching destinations. Follow forest trails with a local guide and visit a hummingbird refuge, where the extraordinary diversity of the ecosystem comes to life.

Later, discover another side of Ecuador's natural richness through a local chocolate experience, including a factory visit and tasting. Optional activities such as the tarabita and canopy zipline are available before returning to Quito.

What makes it special: Hummingbirds, cloud forest, and Ecuadorian chocolate in one day.

Meals: Box breakfast, lunch Overnight: Quito Tour style: Daily small group

Quito - Otavalo - Quito

Travel north to the Quitsato Solar Clock, a remarkable monument located on the Equator line. Continue to Otavalo and its famous Plaza de Ponchos, where indigenous artisans display handwoven textiles, alpaca products, jewelry, and traditional crafts.

After lunch, enjoy a scenic walk along Cuicocha Lagoon inside the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve, followed by a visit to Cotacachi, known for its leather craftsmanship, before returning to Quito.

What makes it special: Indigenous culture, craftsmanship, and Andean landscapes come together.

Meals: Box breakfast, lunch Overnight: Quito Tour style: Daily small group

Quito - Cotopaxi - Machachi

Head south into the Andes and enter Cotopaxi National Park, home to one of the world's highest active volcanoes. Visit the interpretation center before continuing to Limpiopungo Lagoon, where Andean wildlife can often be seen across the páramo.

The adventure continues with a hike toward the Refuge at 4,864 meters, offering dramatic views of the glacier and surrounding highlands. Later, settle into your mountain lodge and enjoy the evening surrounded by the Andes.

What makes it special: A high-altitude encounter with one of Ecuador's iconic volcanoes.

Meals: Box breakfast Overnight: Machachi Tour style: Small group

Machachi - Quilotoa - Baños

Leave the highlands behind and follow the Quilotoa Loop through spectacular Andean scenery. Meet a traditional Andean family and discover everyday life in the páramo before continuing to Tigua, where local artists keep Andean heritage alive through colorful folk art.

At Quilotoa, descend toward the turquoise crater lake of this ancient volcano before continuing to Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador's adventure capital. The evening is free to explore the town or enjoy its famous thermal baths.

What makes it special: Community encounters, Andean art, and one of Ecuador's most striking volcanic landscapes.

Meals: Box breakfast Overnight: Baños de Agua Santa Tour style: Small group

Baños - Ruta de las Cascadas - Quito

Spend the day exploring the famous Ruta de las Cascadas, a spectacular route descending from the Andes through waterfalls, tunnels, and canyon landscapes. Visit Pailón del Diablo and cross the Pastaza River by tarabita for sweeping views of the surrounding forest and waterfalls.

Continue to La Casa del Árbol and its famous "Swing at the End of the World." For those looking for more adrenaline, optional zipline, canopy, and bungee activities are available before returning to Quito in the evening.

What makes it special: Waterfalls, mountain scenery, and one of Ecuador's most iconic viewpoints.

Meals: Box breakfast Overnight: Quito Tour style: Small group

Quito - Overnight Journey to Cuyabeno

Enjoy a slower day in Quito. Sleep in, explore the city independently, ride the Teleférico for panoramic views, visit a museum or craft market, or simply take your time over lunch in the Foch Square area.

In the evening, the journey changes completely. Board the overnight shuttle toward Cuyabeno, leaving the Andes behind as you travel toward the Amazon basin.

What makes it special: A flexible Quito day followed by an overnight transition from the Andes to the Amazon.

Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Overnight shuttle / en route to Cuyabeno Tour style: Small group

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Arrive at El Puente del Cuyabeno in the morning and board a motorized canoe for the journey deep into the rainforest. Travel along the river toward your Amazon lodge, watching for wildlife along the way, before settling into your room and enjoying lunch.

In the afternoon, explore Laguna Grande by canoe and experience the flooded Igapó forest ecosystem. Swim in the lagoon and watch the sunset from the water before heading out after dinner for a night excursion in search of caimans and bats.

What makes it special: Your first full immersion into the Amazon, from river journeys to wildlife after dark.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Ecolodge in Cuyabeno Tour style: Small group

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Start early with a guided rainforest experience, choosing between a deeper forest hike or a canoe journey. Your naturalist guide introduces you to the medicinal plants of the rainforest and the knowledge surrounding them.

After lunch and time to relax at the lodge, return to the Cuyabeno River at dusk. Keep watch for river dolphins, monkeys, and colorful birds while the jungle gradually transforms with the fading light.

What makes it special: Discovering the Amazon through the knowledge of its naturalist guides.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Ecolodge in Cuyabeno Tour style: Small group

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Begin with an early canoe excursion through the flooded forest, when the Amazon is at its quietest. After breakfast, visit a Siona indigenous community for a meaningful cultural encounter.

Participate in the harvest of yuca and learn how Casabe, traditional yuca bread, is prepared. Share lunch with the community before returning to the lodge for a guided forest walk focused on the smaller creatures and details of the rainforest ecosystem.

What makes it special: A hands-on cultural experience connecting food, tradition, and Amazonian life.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Overnight: Ecolodge in Cuyabeno Tour style: Small group

Cuyabeno - Quito

Enjoy one final early-morning canoe excursion, when mist rises from the river and the rainforest feels especially still. After breakfast, pack up and leave the lodge, traveling back by canoe to El Puente del Cuyabeno.

From there, continue by private bus toward Quito, arriving in the evening. After several days surrounded by rainforest and wildlife, return to the comfort of the capital and reflect on the Amazon experience.

What makes it special: A peaceful final morning in the rainforest before returning to the Andes.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch Overnight: Quito Tour style: Small group

Quito: Historic Center

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Quito. Sleep in, enjoy a final coffee, or pick up a few souvenirs before spending the afternoon discovering the city's historic heart.

Join a guided walk through Quito's UNESCO-listed Historic Center, including Independence Square, La Compañía, and San Francisco. Along the way, hear the stories behind the city's architecture from a local guide who knows Quito from the inside.

What makes it special: A personal introduction to the history and character of Ecuador's capital.

Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Quito Tour style: Private

Quito: Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast in Quito before your private transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

As your Ecuadorian journey comes to an end, take with you the memories of the Andes, cloud forests, indigenous communities, volcanic landscapes, and the Amazon rainforest.

Meals: Breakfast Overnight: — Tour style: Private