Classic: TailorMade Ecuador: Natural Highlights (SSEATM)

Countries Visited: Ecuador
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences

Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character

Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience

All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Information Not Available
Meals Included: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Accommodations: Not Availaible

Highlights
Visit the Old Town of Quito, Meet locals in the weaving community of Peguche, Drive the scenic Avenue of Volcanoes

Description
Make it truly your own. Start with this TailorMade sample itinerary, then work with our Private Travel team to customize the tour. Connect with Ecuador's incredible landscapes, fauna, and local traditions. Let a naturalist guide introduce you to the Amazon jungle and its wonders then overnight in a jungle lodge. Explore Cotopaxi National Park, home to the towering volcano.

Call (631) 757-8500 for more information or to book today! Mention code 14460200

Tour Operator: G Adventures

Duration: 10 Days

Escorted: Escorted - No

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Quito	Day 1 Quito Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Transport: Airport Transfer (0.25 hour(s))
Day 2	Quito	Day 2 Quito Today enjoy an included Quito city tour and visit to the equator line. After returning to your hotel, free time to explore the city. Included Activities: Quito City Tour and Equator
Day 3	Otavalo	Day 3 Quito/Otavalo (1B, 1L) Depart Quito and drive to the highlands with a stop at the community of Peguche for a local lunch. Later, explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Included Activities: Peguche Community and Otavalo Market Excursion
Day 4	Papallacta	Day 4 Otavalo/Papallacta (1B) Travel from Otavalo to the Papallacta and take a dip in hot springs. Later, opt to head out and explore the area by foot, book a spa treatment, or just relax and enjoy the mountain views. Included Activities: Termas de Papallacta Hot Springs 2N/1D Transport: Private Vehicle (2.25 hour(s))
Day 5	Tena	Day 5 Papallacta/Tena (1B, 1L, 1D) Travel to Tena and catch your motorized canoe to the Amazon lodge. Later, embark on a night walk to learn about the nocturnal creatures of the area. Included Activities: Itamandi Lodge Package 3D/2N Transport: Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s))
Day 6	Tena	Day 6 Tena (1B, 1L, 1D) Start the day bright and early with a trip upstream to a parrot clay lick, where hundreds of vibrant parrots and parakeets gather to eat clay, which is vital to their diets. After breakfast visit AmaZOOnico, an animal rescue centre that rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals who are victims of illegal trafficking.
Day 7	Banos	Day 7 Tena/Banos (1B) Depart the Amazon and travel to the adventurous town of Banos. Transport: Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s))
Day 8	Banos	Day 8 Banos (1B) Free day to explore Banos. Be spoiled for choice with optional outdoor activities like hiking, ziplining, canyoning, whitewater rating or mountain biking.
Day 9	Quito	Day 9 Banos/Quito (1B) Drive back to Quito along the scenic Avenue of Volcanoes with a visit to Cotopaxi National Park en route. Enjoy stunning views of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Included Activities: Cotopaxi National Park Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (3.00-3.00 hours)
Day 10	Quito	Day 10 Quito (1B) Depart at any time.

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Disclaimer: Local Flights: Airline luggage restriction for flying to the Amazon Lodge:
Each passenger is allowed luggage up to 20 kilos (44 pounds) for checked luggage, as well as a carry-on item such as a backpack.

Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.