Picturesque Solo Ecuador Tour

Picturesque Solo Ecuador Tour

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Picturesque Solo Ecuador Tour

9 Days Starting in Quito, Ecuador and ending in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Visiting: Quito, Otavalo, Papallacta, Amazon, Tena, Baños

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur940

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Intermediate

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1942

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Picturesque Solo Ecuador Tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty of Ecuador. Begin your journey in Quito, exploring its colonial charm and modern vibrancy. Wander through the colorful indigenous market in Otavalo and relax in the serene Papallacta Hot Springs. Venture into the Amazon rainforest with a naturalist guide, discovering its rich biodiversity. Continue to Baños, where you’ll marvel at breathtaking waterfalls and the active Tungurahua volcano. Conclude your adventure in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest and most beautiful city. Enjoy superior accommodations, daily buffet breakfasts, and full board at the Amazon Lodge, with all transportation and guided tours included.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a fascinating tour of Quito, Ecuador's bustling capital city

  • Stroll through the world-famous indigenous market in Otavalo

  • Relax amid the breathtaking views of the Papallacta Hot Springs

  • Explore the extraordinary Amazon rainforest with a naturalist guide

  • Tour Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and one of the most beautiful

Itinerary

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Day 1: - Quito (Arrival)

Location: Quito

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Make your own way to the airport for your international flight to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Enjoy inflight meals and services.  Upon arrival in Quito, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Quito is the largest colonial town in the Americas and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see diverse architecture ranging from modern skyscrapers to colonial churches.




Overnight in Quito

Day 2: Quito (B/-/-)

Location: Quito

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will enjoy a fully guided city tour of Quito. You will visit La Ronda, a beautiful street in the heart of the old city, and Plaza de la Independencia, the citys main square. Here you can see the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and several historic churches. You may then enjoy spectacular views of the city and its surroundings from the viewpoint at Penecillo Hill, before driving north to ‘the Middle of the World, where the equatorial line divides the northern and southern hemispheres. After spending time at the equator, you will return to Quito, where you may relax and explore the city at your leisure.




Overnight in Quito

Day 3: Quito - Otavalo - Papallacta (B/-/-)

Location: Otavalo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you will depart Quito and drive north to the mainly indigenous town of Otavalo driving north towards Imbabura, also known as the Lake Province, while enjoying an exciting trip by tasting exotic fruit in the Guayllabamba valley. Cross the Equatorial Line in Cayambe, where on a clear day, it is possible to admire its majestic snow-capped volcano (5,790 m. / 18,996 ft), the world´s highest point crossed by the equator. This is an ideal spot to try Cayambes famous salt biscuits with leaf cheese, this regions traditional snack. At the base of Imbabura volcano, you will be able to enjoy the picturesque view of Ecuador's largest lake - San Pablo. When we arrive in the town of Otavalo, it will be time to visit its world-famous Indigenous Market, the largest in South America. Here is where vendors proudly offer a stunning variety of weavings such as the famous ponchos, among other textiles like rugs, mittens, and scarves. This market is like a rainbow due to the colors of the textiles exhibited. Without a doubt, it is an ideal place to find handicrafts, jewelry, and other artisanal craftwork. Our trip will continue by visiting the small town of Cotacachi, which is well known for its hand- crafted leather products. Methods of tanning, stretching and molding the leather skins have been passed down through the generations and perfected into an art. In the afternoon drive to Papallacta. 


Overnight in Papallacta

Day 4: Papallacta (B/-/-)

Location: Papallacta

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning you will travel the same route which was taken by Francisco de Orellana on his way to explore the legendary “El Dorado”, in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region, towards the moors of the Eastern Mountain range. During this trip, you will see a radical change in scenery due to the changing altitude. Surrounded by a beautiful landscape at 3,300 m above sea level, you will discover the Papallacta Hot Springs, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural hot waters. 


Overnight in Papallacta

Day 5: Papallacta - Amazon (B/L/D)

Location: Amazon

Accommodation Name: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will leave the majestic Andes highlands and travel down into the “Oriente” or Amazon region. Along the way, there will be several opportunities to stop for photographs along the lush green valleys and beautiful sparkling waterfalls. The road will end at Punta Ahuano, a tiny port town on the North bank of the Napo River, where canoes wait for a short ride downstream to your lodge. Enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail and relax in the beautiful gardens filled with incredible jungle plants and flowers before enjoying a delicious dinner, accompanied by the nightly sounds of the Amazon jungle.




Overnight in the Amazon

Day 6: Amazon (B/L/D)

Location: Tena

Accommodation Name: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit Amazon Island Park. The Amazon Island Park (PALI) is an environmental interpretation center situated in the city of Tena, Napo province, where the value of the forest is disseminated, and the conservation of natural resources is promoted through environmental education. The Park is a sample of the Amazon ecosystem, which allows observing the native flora in its entire splendor, as well as the conservation and management of several species of fauna. This shows the awareness and positive attitude of the population for proper maintenance of the ecosystem. In this place, visitors will understand the importance of the Amazonian tropical forest, the medicines and food that produces, and the beauty of its wood and ornamental plants. After lunch, back at the lodge, you will put on your \"wet gear\" (rubber boots and a rain poncho) and enjoy an exciting walk through the rainforest with your expert native guide. You will see a great variety of plants and insects and may be lucky enough to spot exotic birds and monkeys weaving around the giant trees. Later this afternoon, you will return to the lodge in time for a delightful evening meal served among the sights and sounds of the jungle.




Overnight in the Amazon

Day 7: Amazon - Banos (B/-/-)

Location: Baños

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will depart the Amazon and travel East to Baños, a small city situated in a valley of scenic waterfalls, tempting hot springs, and the impressive Tungurahua volcano. Visit the famous waterfalls “Manto de la Novia” and “Pailon del Diablo” before you admire the incredible views of the active Tungurahua volcano from a lookout point.




Overnight in Baños

Day 8: Baños - Quito (B/-/-)

Location: Quito

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After the breakfast, we will continue to the Cotopaxi National Park During the journey, we can enjoy the marvelous view of the Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active snow-capped volcanoes in the world, which stands at 5,897 m (19,347 ft.). To enter the national park, we will drive along the Pan-American Highway, until we reach the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park and drive on a dirt road through a pine forest until we arrive at the Limpiopungo Lake, a glacial Andean Lake located at 3,800 m (12467 ft) above sea level. From this site, we can have a magnificent view of the impressive Cotopaxi volcano and its surrounding Paramo landscape. Then continue to Quito.


Overnight in Quito

Day 9: Quito (Departure) - (B/-/-)

Location: Quito

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 08 Nights accommodation in a single basis at listed superior hotels or similar

    Stay in superior hotels or similar accommodations for 8 nights on a single basis.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

    Enjoy a daily buffet breakfast during your stay.

  • Full board meal plan at the Amazon Lodge

    Receive a full board meal plan while staying at the Amazon Lodge.

  • All Arrival and departure airport transfers

    All airport transfers upon arrival and departure are included.

  • All Transportation in AC modern vehicles

    Travel in air-conditioned modern vehicles throughout the tour.

  • Services of English-speaking guide during the tours

    Benefit from the services of an English-speaking guide during the tours.

  • All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary

    All sightseeing activities as outlined in the detailed itinerary are included.

  • All entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary

    All entrance fees for activities listed in the detailed itinerary are covered.

  • All local applicable taxes

    All local applicable taxes are included in the tour price.

  • Transportation Description

    All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers and canoe rides in the Amazon.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Visa fees, if applicable

    Visa fees, if required, are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items or services not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers and canoe rides in the Amazon.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of superior accommodation in single rooms at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast and full board meal plan at the Amazon Lodge.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    All transportation is provided in air-conditioned modern vehicles, including arrival and departure airport transfers and canoe rides in the Amazon.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 8 nights of superior accommodation in single rooms at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast and a full board meal plan at the Amazon Lodge.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily buffet breakfast is included during your stay, and a full board meal plan is provided at the Amazon Lodge.

  • Will there be a guide during the tours?

    Yes, the services of an English-speaking guide are provided during the tours.

  • Are entrance fees for sightseeing activities included?

    Yes, all entrance fees for activities listed in the detailed itinerary are covered.

  • What activities are planned for the Amazon rainforest visit?

    In the Amazon, you will visit the Amazon Island Park, take a guided walk through the rainforest with an expert native guide, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Otavalo?

    In Otavalo, you will visit the world-famous Indigenous Market, where vendors offer a variety of weavings and other textiles, handicrafts, jewelry, and artisanal craftwork.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in Quito, where you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Quito is the largest colonial town in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • What will we do in Papallacta?

    In Papallacta, you will visit the Papallacta Hot Springs, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural hot waters.

  • What are the highlights of the visit to Baños?

    In Baños, you will visit the famous waterfalls 'Manto de la Novia' and 'Pailon del Diablo' and admire the views of the active Tungurahua volcano from a lookout point.

  • What is included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 8 nights of accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, a full board meal plan at the Amazon Lodge, all arrival and departure airport transfers, transportation in air-conditioned modern vehicles, services of an English-speaking guide, all sightseeing and entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary, and all local applicable taxes.

  • What is not included in the tour package?

    The tour package does not include items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, visa fees if applicable, and any items or services not specifically mentioned as included.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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