14D13N Inland & Amazon (SEIA)
It’s quite poetic that Ecuador is the centre of this big, beautiful planet of ours. In so few kilometres, the peaks of the Andes, the jungles of the Amazon, and historical cities all have some square footage here and with this 14-day journey you can see some of it all. Learn about the traditional Quichua culture in the Amazon, find treasures at a local handicraft market, and later slip into a world of “ahh” in a mountain hot spring.
Tour Highlights
- Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit
- Cotopaxi National Park visit
- City tour of Cuenca
Good to know
- Physical Rating: 3: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Quito - Baños
Travel to Baños and be spoiled for choice with optional outdoor activities like hiking, ziplining, and canyoning. Or, take it easy and relax in local hot springs.
breakfast
Day 3 Baños
Enjoy another free day to take full advantage of all the activities in this adventurous town.
Day 4 Baños - Tena
Travel by bus into the Amazon Jungle. Spend two nights in rustic jungle huts in a local Quichua community. Enjoy nature walks and learn about local culture.
lunch · dinner
Day 5 Tena
Enjoy a full day in the Amazon learning about local life in the jungle. Spend the night in rustic jungle huts in a Quichua community.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 6 Tena - Papallacta
Cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Later, take a local bus to Papallacta and relax in the natural mineral hot pools with volcanic views.
breakfast
Day 7 Papallacta - Quito
Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hot springs before travelling back to Quito for free time to explore.
breakfast
Day 8 Quito - Otavalo
Explore the largest handicraft market in South America, Otavalo market. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come every week to sell handmade goods as well as livestock, fruits, and vegetables.
breakfast
Day 9 Otavalo - Cotopaxi
Travel by bus to Cotopaxi National Park. In the afternoon, opt to explore the area or mountain bike with views of Cotopaxi Volcano. Spend the night in a mountain lodge near the national park.
breakfast
Day 10 Cotopaxi - Cuenca
In the morning, visit Cotopaxi National Park before continuing on with a full day of travel to Cuenca. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the way at a viewpoint overlooking the Andes Mountains.
breakfast · lunch
Day 11 Cuenca
This morning embark on a half-day city tour of the colonial city of Cuenca, including the Turi viewpoint, a Panama hat factory and the historical centre. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring or at one of Cuenca’s many cafes.
breakfast
Day 12 Cuenca
Enjoy a free day to explore beautiful Cuenca. Opt to go hiking in Cajas National Park, visit Ingapirca ruins, or soak in nearby hot springs.
breakfast
Day 13 Cuenca - Quito
Fly back to Quito and enjoy the night in this historical city.
Day 14 Depart Quito
Depart at any time.
What's included
Included
- 13 nights accommodation
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Meals as per itinerary
Not included
- International air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned
Prices & dates
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Your hotels
Hotel Kitu
★★★
Quito Veintimilla 464 y Luis Tamayo, 170150 Quito, Ecuador
Hotel La Floresta
★★★
Baños Montalvo y Thomas Halflants, EC180150 Baños, Ecuador
Cabanas Pimpilala
★★★
Tena Via Talag - Cando-Pimpilala, Tena, Ecuador
Hotel Termas Papallacta
★★★★★
Papallacta Km. 65 via Quito , EC150753 Papallacta, Ecuador
Hotel Santa Fe
★★★
Otavalo Calle Roca 7-34 y Garcia Moreno, 100450 Otavalo, Ecuador
Tierra del Volcan
Cotopaxi Oswaldo Guayasamín E5-25 y Siena, Bloque C, Oficina 302, La Tejedora Cumbaya



