Andes and Amazon 15 days

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Andes and Amazon

A land of incredible diversity, Ecuador has a wealth of natural and cultural attractions to choose from. This tour encompasses our favourite destinations of the Andean and Amazonian regions… finishing off in Guayaquil, should you decide to extend your trip to discover the delights of the Galapagos. From charming colonial cities nestled in breath-taking Andean valleys to the lush green landscapes of the Ecuadorian Amazon, this 15-day tour provides a perfect package in which you can experience the authentic Ecuador.

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  • Transfer to hotel and introduction to tour

Activity length: Approx 2 hrs

Overnight: Quito

  • City tour of Quito, UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Visit to Equator, Mitad del Mundo

Highlights # history, architecture, shopping, culture#

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Quito

  • Visit to the indigenous town of Otavalo, including the famous “Plaza de los Ponchos” market
  • Visit to nearby Calderon Village and San Pablo lake

Highlights #shopping, crafts, scenery, culture#

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Quito

  • Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
  • Hike to first refuge, depending on weather conditions, and visit to Limpiopungo Lake

Highlights # mountain scenery, hiking, nature, photography #

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Cotopaxi area

  • Visit to the stunning Quilotoa crater lake
  • Hike down into the crater, returning on foot… or a donkey
  • Visit to local Tigua art galleries

Highlights # scenery, culture, hiking, art #

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Cotopaxi area

  • Visit to Antisana Ecological Reserve, including short walk
  • Visit to Papallacta Thermal Spa

Highlights #scenery, walking, relax, pamper#

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Papallacta area

  • Choose your own jungle itinerary to get the best out of your time in the Ecuadorian Amazon (hikes, visit to Amazoonico animal rescue centre, fishing, raft building, tubing, and more)

Highlights #amazon scenery, hiking, culture, wildlife, activity, relax#

Activity length: depending on your selection of activities

Overnight days 7, 8: Lodge

  • Visit to Pailon Del Diablo waterfalls & Machay Butterfly Centre
  • Free time to explore the town of Baños, or simply relax 

Highlights #waterfall views, shopping, crafts, thermal baths, relax, bungee#

Activity length: Approx 9 hrs

Overnight: Baños

  • A free day to enjoy the delights of Baños, from adrenaline sports to pure relaxation

Highlights #waterfall views, shopping, crafts, thermal baths, relax, bungee#

Activity length: Depending on your chosen activities

Overnight: Baños

  • Visit to Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest peak
  • Walk to first refuge, depending on weather conditions
  • Short afternoon city tour – Riobamba

Highlights #mountain scenery, walking, history, culture, vicuñas#

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Riobamba area

  • Ride the famous Devil’s Nose train
  • Visit to the Cañari and Incan archaeological complex of Ingapirca

Highlights # scenery, zigzag train track, archaeology, history, culture#

Activity length: Approx 12 hrs

Overnight: Cuenca

  • Morning city tour – Cuenca, UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site
  • Visit to local towns of Gualaceo and Chordeleg, famous for their crafts

Highlights #colonial architecture, history, culture, crafts, jewellery, shopping #

Activity length: Approx 8 hrs

Overnight: Cuenca

  • Visit to El Cajas National Park, including hike
  • Visit to cacao plantation
  • Short City Tour – Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.

Highlights# Scenery, hiking, agriculture, architecture #

Activity length: Approx 9 hrs

Overnight: Guayaquil

  • Transfer to Guayaquil airport for connections home, or Galapagos or Amazon extension tour (please ask for details)

Activity length: Approx 1 hr

This tour is also possible in the reverse direction – Guayaquil to Quito.

* Tailor-made itineraries are also available*

We keep our itinerary pages short and sweet, please contact us for the full detailed version or with any questions you may have.

Price: from $2800 p/p
Min: 2 people/Max: 16 people

INCLUDED

  • Private transportation
  • Bilingual guide
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy
  • Visits and excursions detailed in the itinerary
  • Breakfast is included in all packages
  • Other meals may be included, depending on your choice of package

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Soft & Alcoholic drinks
  • Additional activities
  • Meals (other than breakfast), depending on your choice of package
  • Tips

Polylepis Tours

Polylepis Tours is a Tour Operator dedicated to delivering the best of Ecuador’s four regions to our clients. Bringing together the finest of our local providers, to showcase the amazing diversity that this wonderful country has to offer.

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