Private Tour

Best of Ecuador's Mainland in 10 Days

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

240 hours

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On this trip you will be able to get a good grasp of what is Ecuador, the trip will combine, beautiful sceneries, history, culture, and fun activities.

Our English-speaking drivers are knowledgeable and experienced and among other things, they will keep you safe and having fun.

we will visit markets, museums, beautiful locations and more...

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers are responsible for bringing infants seats if they want as we do not provide them.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Day 1

Quito Airport Pick up to hotel

Accommodations

Hotel Le Parc or similar, Quito, Check in 3pm.

1

Quito

Quito Airport pick up to hotel

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Mindo is a town in the Andes in northern Ecuador. known for its numerous species of birds, butterflies and orchids.

Accommodations

Hotel Le Parc or similar, Quito

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

After Approximately 2 and a half hours drive, We will visit a butterfly Farm in which we will be able to see many butterflies typical to this area, you will be able to see the process of growing each butterfly is going through, and if in luck you might even be able to feed a butterfly...

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

We will do Canopy zipline in Mindo Cloud Forest.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
3

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

We will continue by cable cart in the magnificent Cloud Forest of Mindo.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
4

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

We will have a walk in Mindo Cloud Forest.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
5

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

We will visit the Hummingbird Garden in which we would be able to see many hummingbirds on their dinner.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
6

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

Chocolate Tour

1 hour • Admission Not Included
Day 3

Otavalo Area

Accommodations

Hotel Le Parc or similar, Quito

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Quitsato Sundial

That another place where the Equator line passes through, we will make a short break here to see the place.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Miralago

We will make a stop in this beautiful view point, on a good day you can see San Pablo Lagoon, Imbabura Volcano, Cotacachi VOLCANO.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado

We will visit the Plaza de los ponchos, South America biggest handicraft market. you will have some time to shop, or just go around if you wish.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Cotacachi

We will visit Cotacachi town which is famous for its leather goods, you will have some time to shop.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

Cascada de Peguche

Peguche Waterfall

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 4

City Tour Quito

Accommodations

Hotel Le Parc or similar.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Intinan Equator Museum

We will visit intiñan Museum, where the equator line actually go through, you would be able to witness special phenomenon's unique to this place, and also some history and culture.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

Galeria Artesanal Mitad Del Mundo

We will visit "Mitad del Mundo" Monument, where among other things to se, you can take a picture of yourself with one leg in the north hemisphere and the other leg in the south hemisphere.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
3

La Virgen del Panecillo

We will make a stop to admire "La Virgen del Panecillo", It is located on a hill in the center of Quito, visible from almost all parts of the city. Not only is it the tallest aluminum statue in the world, but it is also the tallest winged representation of the Virgin Mary in the world.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Basilica del Voto Nacional

The Basilica of the National Vow (Spanish: Basílica del Voto Nacional) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
5

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

The Church and Convent of San Ignacio de Loyola de la Compañía de Jesús de Quito, also known in the Ecuadorian people simply as La Compañía, is a Catholic clerical complex located on the corner formed by calles García Moreno and Sucre, in the Historic Center of the city of Quito.

40 minutes • Admission Not Included
6

The Church of San Francisco is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. The structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of all of America.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
7

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito is a temple of Catholic worship located in the Historic Center of San Francisco de Quito. It is the headquarters of the Primate Archdiocese of Quito and occupies the entire southern flank of the city's so-called Independence Square, which has become its most famous view despite not being its main entrance. In 1995 it was elevated to the Primate Cathedral of Ecuador, which makes it the highest Catholic temple of the Catholic Church in Ecuador.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
8

Independence Square (Spanish: Plaza de la Independencia, or colloquially as Plaza Grande) is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, the date remembered as the first cry of independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from the Spanish monarchy. The square is flanked by the Carondelet Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace and the Plaza Grande Hotel.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Quilotoa Crater Lake

Accommodations

Hotel La Floresta or similar, Baños de Agua Santa.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Saquisili

Two hours South of Quito sits the town of Saquisilí with one of the most colorful and complete indigenous markets in Ecuador; it is also one of the largest and most authentic markets in Ecuador. * This market is open only on Thursday, so we will visit this market only if we happen to do this tour on a Thursday.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"

Here we would be able to see painting with local painting style for Tigua.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Laguna Quilotoa

Here we will the visit the famous and majestic Quilotoa Crater lake, it is possible to do a short hike, approx. 2 hours down to the lake, you can rest mules for the coming back part, just make sure you do it before you go down.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
4

Canon del Rio Toachi

Here we will make a stop to admire the stunning view in Canyon del rio Toachi.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Waterfalls Road & Casa del Arbol Area

Accommodations

Hotel La Floresta or similar, Baños de Agua Santa.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Ruta de las cascadas

We will go to the waterfalls road, we will make several stops to admire the different waterfalls.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

La Casa del Arbol

We will go up the mountain to Cada del Arbol, we will make several stops to admire the view.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
3

Termas de la Virgen

You will have the rest of this day off, you can visit the hot springs ¨Termas de la virgen¨ or "El Salado", or do some shopping for souvenirs and presents, up to you, Baños is considered a safe place.

1 minute • Admission Not Included
Day 7

Jungle tour in Puyopungo Area (Shared Service)

Accommodations

Hotel La Floresta or similar, Baños de Agua Santa.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Approximate pick up time: 8:45am. Meeting point: Hostal Transilvania, please come inside and let one of the staff know you are waiting to get picked up for the Jungle trip. Itinerary: 1. Approx. 2 and a half hours drive. 2. Walk in the jungle approx 45 minutes, you will be given information about traditional plants, and you'll have a chance to practice the liana(do like tarzan). 3. We will visit Waterfall Hola Vida, which you can swim in. 4. Approx. 15-20 minutes canoe in the river 5. Visit the Indian community, here you'll be able to see some domesticated animals, 1.50$ per person. we will practice the "Selvatana", and try some chicha (tipical Indian drink). people from the Indian community will paint your face with warriors motives, we will witness a typical Indian dance. 6. View point where you can see all the jungle around you, and enjoy a big swing. 6. You'll visit a place where you can see the process of making chocolate from cacao beans. 7. Back in Baños approx. on 8pm.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Free Day in Baños de Agua Santa

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Banos

Free day in Baños de Agua Santa, you can shop for souvenirs, or can do some extreme activity.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
Day 9

Day tour Cotopaxi

Accommodations

Hotel Le Parc or similar, Quito

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Cotopaxi National Park

We will visit the Interpretation Center, which kind of a museum of Cotopaxi National Park.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Laguna de Limpiopungo

We will visit "Laguna Limpiopungo", if the weather is good all mountain Cotopaxi reflect in it, and it is a spectacular view.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

We will drive to the parking place, and if you wish and physically capable you can climb up to the Refuge, the altitude might make it more difficult than what it looks.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
4

We will make a short stop to see Laguna Yambo.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 10

Transfer out to Quito Airport

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Transfer out to Quito Airport

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

English Speaking Driver

Accommodation

Meals except for breakfast

Flights

Anything Else not Mentioned as Included

Tips and souvenirs

butterfly farm entrance fee (7.50$ per person)

canopy in Mindo (20$ per person)

cable cart in Mindo (5$ per person)

Hummingbird Garden Entrance fee (5$ per person)

Chocolate tour in Mindo (10$ per person)

Quitsato Entrance fee (5$ per person)

Peguche entrance fee (0.50$ per person)

"Mitad del Mindo" Monument Entrance fee (5$ per person)

"Iglesia de la compañía" Entrance Fee (5$ per person)

Quilotoa Lake Entrance Fee (2$ per person)

"Ruta de Las Cascadas" Entances Fees, various (approx. 20$ per person)

Fantasias de volar´s Puente de Cristal Entrance Fee (7$ per person)

Hot Springs in Baños Entrance Fee (4$ per person)

Infant Seats

Basilica del Voto Nacional

Laguna Quilotoa

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

Galeria Artesanal Mitad Del Mundo

La Casa del Arbol

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

Quitsato Sundial

Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

Cotopaxi National Park

Intinan Equator Museum

Cascada de Peguche

Ruta de las cascadas

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

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Best of Ecuador's Mainland in 10 Days

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  • Thank you for amazing 10 days in Ecuador mainland!

    davidgT400LY,,May 28, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you for amazing 10 days Isabel and Itai, for organizing this dream family vacation in Ecuador and Galapagos. The daily trips in Ecuador mainland with Luis, the driver, were great. The cruise in the Galapagos was truly amazing, and beyond any expectation. A special thanks to Isabel for making efforts to help change our program last minute, due unexpected personal problem we had. defiantly recommended!

  • A fantastic 2 week family vacation in Ecuador and Galapagos.

    GabiB1005,,Apr 15, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you Itay for organizing for us a wonderful family vacation in Ecuador and Galapagos. The daily trips with Jose, the driver, were great. The week in the Galapagos was fantastic. A special thank to Itay for making efforts to help change our plan due to the fact that our 2nd daughter joined us in the last minute.

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