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7-Day Deep Amazon and Highlands

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Overview

This week-long trip promises to be an incredible tour that will make the most out of your time!

From embarking on a beautiful Amazon tour to the capital of the country, Quito, you will see all the best highlights of Ecuador's mainland. The trip will begin in Quito before quickly traveling for a multi-day package at an all-inclusive lodge in the Amazon.

Then, you'll travel back to Quito to see the colonial remnants found in the Old City which prompted UNESCO to declare Quito a Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1979. Finally, you'll travel to see one of Ecuador's most emblematic symbols, the Cotopaxi Volcano.

The exciting sights on this trip will not disappoint.
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival to Quito

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Arrival to Quito

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Ecuador. Sitting at an altitude of 2,850 metres, under the gaze of Volcan Pichincha, Quito is one of the most attractive cities in South America. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned for this day. Upon arrival to Quito's airport, you will be taken from the airport to your hotel so that you can acclimatize to the altitude. You'll then have the rest of the day to relax or explore the town.

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    Accommodation

    Le Parc Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Quito Old TownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre to Le Parc Hotel

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    Destinations

    Quito

Day 2

Begin Your Amazon Tour

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Begin Your Amazon Tour

This morning, you'll transfer from your hotel near the airport to take your flight to Coca. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by the lodge's English-speaking guide who will take you to the lodge. You'll first embark on a motorized canoe for two hours, before changing to a paddled canoe! This is incredible as you will not disturb the natural environment during the travels, making it incredible for wildlife viewing. After the paddled canoe, you have to walk for 5-10 minutes to get to the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Sacha Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacha Lodge Day One

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Le Parc Hotel to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre

    Plane from Quito to Coca

    Boat from Coca, Ecuador to Sacha Lodge Boat Dock

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Quito

    Sucumbíos Province

Day 3

Sacha Lodge Excursions

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Sacha Lodge Excursions

Adventure is a given at Sacha Lodge! From guests happy to relax to the most intrepid travellers, everyone will reap tremendous rewards from the spectrum of activities. The water is the thread that links each experience: you’ll become an expert at hopping in and out of the canoe and manning the oars, and you will come to love the peacefulness of paddling down streams through the virgin wilderness. Today, you'll head out with a guide to the Canopy Towers and a walk on the Liana Grande trail.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sacha Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacha Lodge Day Two

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sucumbíos Province

Day 4

Sacha Lodge Wildlife Observations and Hiking

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Sacha Lodge Wildlife Observations and Hiking

Today, you will enjoy the views of unique wildlife during this section of the Amazon tour from the canopy towers. You will wake early to get the best opportunity to see the fauna at their most active. In the afternoon after lunch, there will be time for hikes and more exploration in the jungle to search for the titi monkey. Your local guide will also teach you how to fish for the infamous razor-toothed piranha.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Sacha Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacha Lodge Day Three

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sucumbíos Province

Day 5

Travel to Quito and Quito Old Town Tour

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Travel to Quito and Quito Old Town Tour

Early in the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport to take a flight back to Quito, then you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is nestled in an Andean valley at an elevation of 9,000 feet. The city is literally surrounded by volcanoes, some of which are very much active. The historic centre of Quito is replete with narrow and winding cobblestone streets, magnificent churches and open squares and today, you'll explore them.

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    Accommodation

    Le Parc Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Quito Old Town

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    Transportations

    Boat from Sacha Lodge Boat Dock to Coca

    Plane from Coca to Quito

    Minivan from Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre to Le Parc Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sucumbíos Province

    Quito

Day 6

Cotopaxi Day Tour

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Cotopaxi Day Tour

Cotopaxi National Park is home to Ecuador’s most captivating volcano. Towering at 5,897 metres, the giant Cotopaxi peak boasts a perfectly symmetrical snow-capped cone and picturesque surroundings abound. You will have lunch at the park's restaurant, trek up to the volcano refuge and enjoy panoramic views from the snowline (on clear days). You'll visit the Cotopaxi National Park Museum to learn about the history of the volcano, stop for photos and enjoy a short walk at the Limpiopungo Lake.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Le Parc Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cotopaxi National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quito

    Cotopaxi Province

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

This morning, you'll check out of the hotel and head to the airport for your departing flight. If your flight is a little later, you can spend this time exploring the town before heading to the airport.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Le Parc Hotel to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quito

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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