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Ecuador <\/span>your <\/span>destination in <\/span>our <\/span>hands <\/span>- <\/span>13 <\/span>nights <\/span>14 <\/span>days<\/span><\/p>\r\n

DAY <\/span>1 \u2013 <\/span>TRANSFER IN<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Arrival <\/span>in <\/span>Quito, <\/span>Ecuador's vibrant <\/span>capital <\/span>nestled <\/span>high <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Andes <\/span>at <\/span>2,850 <\/span>meters above <\/span>sea <\/span>level. <\/span>You <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>greeted <\/span>at <\/span>the airport by <\/span>our <\/span>friendly team <\/span>and <\/span>privately <\/span>transferred <\/span>to <\/span>your <\/span>hotel. <\/span>Use <\/span>the <\/span>afternoon to <\/span>rest, <\/span>acclimate to <\/span>the <\/span>altitude, <\/span>or <\/span>take <\/span>a <\/span>leisurely <\/span>walk <\/span>nearby. <\/span>In <\/span>the <\/span>evening, <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>welcome <\/span>dinner at <\/span>a <\/span>local <\/span>restaurant, where <\/span>you <\/span>will <\/span>receive <\/span>a <\/span>briefing <\/span>about <\/span>the <\/span>exciting <\/span>journey ahead.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals <\/span>Included:<\/strong> Dinner<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Asset-27@4x.png","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"2":{"time":"DAY 2","title":"VISITE DE LA VILLE HISTORIQUE DE QUITO ET VUES PANORAMIQUES","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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After breakfast, set out on a guided visit through Quito\u2019s majestic Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover architectural treasures such as the Basilica, the Church of the Society of Jesus, and Independence Square. Stroll along narrow colonial streets and vibrant plazas. After lunch (on your own), take the cable car up to Rucu Pichincha Volcano for breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Meals included:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/iglesia4.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"3":{"time":"DAY 3","title":"FOR\u00caT NUAGEUSE DE MINDO ET LIGNE DE L'\u00c9QUATEUR","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

Early <\/span>departure <\/span>to <\/span>the lush <\/span>Mindo <\/span>Cloud <\/span>Forest, <\/span>a <\/span>paradise <\/span>of <\/span>biodiversity. <\/span>Start with <\/span>a <\/span>thrilling <\/span>zipline adventure <\/span>through <\/span>the canopy, <\/span>followed <\/span>by <\/span>a <\/span>guided <\/span>visit to <\/span>a <\/span>chocolate <\/span>factory <\/span>to <\/span>learn <\/span>about <\/span>the process <\/span>\u201cfrom <\/span>bean <\/span>to <\/span>bar.\u201d <\/span>After <\/span>lunch <\/span>(on <\/span>your <\/span>own), <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>nature <\/span>hike <\/span>to <\/span>hidden <\/span>waterfalls <\/span>and <\/span>spot <\/span>butterflies and <\/span>hummingbirds. <\/span>On <\/span>the way <\/span>back <\/span>to <\/span>Quito, stop <\/span>at <\/span>Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, <\/span>the Middle <\/span>of <\/span>the World <\/span>Monument, <\/span>and <\/span>the Inti\u00f1\u00e1n <\/span>Museum <\/span>for <\/span>hands-on <\/span>experiments <\/span>on <\/span>the Equator <\/span>line. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

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After breakfast, <\/span>travel <\/span>south along <\/span>the Avenue <\/span>of <\/span>the Volcanoes <\/span>to <\/span>Cotopaxi <\/span>National Park. <\/span>Enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>scenic hike <\/span>around <\/span>Limpiopungo <\/span>Lagoon, <\/span>with <\/span>views <\/span>of <\/span>wild <\/span>horses <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>majestic Cotopaxi <\/span>Volcano <\/span>(5,897 m). <\/span>Learn <\/span>about <\/span>p\u00e1ramo <\/span>ecosystems <\/span>and glacial <\/span>formations from <\/span>your <\/span>guide.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Continue <\/span>your <\/span>journey <\/span>toward <\/span>Ba\u00f1os <\/span>de <\/span>Agua <\/span>Santa, <\/span>a <\/span>town <\/span>known <\/span>for <\/span>its <\/span>waterfalls and <\/span>hot <\/span>springs. <\/span>Upon <\/span>arrival, <\/span>check <\/span>in <\/span>at <\/span>your <\/span>hotel <\/span>and <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>relaxing <\/span>evening <\/span>with <\/span>dinner at <\/span>a <\/span>cozy <\/span>local <\/span>restaurant.<\/p>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/coto-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"5":{"time":"DAY 5","title":"AVENTURES \u00c0 BA\u00d1OS ET TRANSFERT \u00c0 RIOBAMBA","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

Start the <\/span>day <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>tour <\/span>of <\/span>Ba\u00f1os\u2019 <\/span>most <\/span>iconic <\/span>waterfalls. <\/span>Visit <\/span>Pail\u00f3n <\/span>del <\/span>Diablo, <\/span>one of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>spectacular in <\/span>South <\/span>America, <\/span>and the <\/span>beautiful <\/span>Manto <\/span>de <\/span>la <\/span>Novia. <\/span>Cross <\/span>suspension <\/span>bridges <\/span>and ride <\/span>a <\/span>tarabita <\/span>(cable <\/span>car) <\/span>over <\/span>the <\/span>Pastaza <\/span>River <\/span>for <\/span>incredible <\/span>views. <\/span>Optional: <\/span>visit <\/span>a <\/span>butterfly <\/span>sanctuary <\/span>or <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>thermal <\/span>bath. <\/span>After <\/span>lunch <\/span>(on <\/span>your <\/span>own), <\/span>transfer <\/span>to <\/span>Riobamba, <\/span>a <\/span>charming <\/span>Andean <\/span>city <\/span>surrounded <\/span>by <\/span>volcanoes. <\/span>Dinner and overnight <\/span>stay.<\/span><\/p>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pailon-del-diablo-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"6":{"time":"DAY 6","title":"HISTOIRE, CULTURE ANCESTRALE ET RUINES D'INGAPIRCA","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Visit <\/span>Ecuador\u2019s first <\/span>church, <\/span>La <\/span>Balbanera <\/span>(1534), <\/span>and <\/span>continue <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>dramatic <\/span>Devil\u2019s <\/span>Nose <\/span>viewpoint. If <\/span>operating, ride <\/span>the <\/span>famous <\/span>train <\/span>along <\/span>this <\/span>engineering <\/span>marvel. Then, <\/span>journey to <\/span>the <\/span>archaeological <\/span>site <\/span>of <\/span>Ingapirca\u2014the <\/span>most important <\/span>Inca <\/span>ruins <\/span>in <\/span>Ecuador.<\/p>\r\n

Walk among <\/span>ancient <\/span>temples <\/span>and learn <\/span>about <\/span>the <\/span>fusion <\/span>of <\/span>Ca\u00f1ari and Inca <\/span>cultures. <\/span>Arrive <\/span>in <\/span>Cuenca, <\/span>a <\/span>city <\/span>of <\/span>colonial <\/span>beauty, for <\/span>dinner and <\/span>overnight <\/span>stay.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Iglesia-la-Balbanera-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"7":{"time":"DAY 7","title":"CUENCA, H\u00c9RITAGE COLONIAL ET TRADITIONS LOCALES","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Begin <\/span>the day <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>walking <\/span>tour <\/span>of <\/span>Cuenca, <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the most <\/span>beautiful <\/span>colonial <\/span>cities <\/span>in <\/span>Latin <\/span>America <\/span>and <\/span>a <\/span>UNESCO <\/span>World <\/span>Heritage <\/span>Site. <\/span>Explore <\/span>key <\/span>landmarks <\/span>such <\/span>as <\/span>San Sebasti\u00e1n <\/span>Plaza, <\/span>the Cathedral <\/span>of <\/span>the Immaculate <\/span>Conception, <\/span>Calder\u00f3n <\/span>Park, <\/span>and <\/span>the colorful Flower <\/span>Market. <\/span>Then, <\/span>visit <\/span>a <\/span>traditional toquilla <\/span>hat workshop, where <\/span>Panama <\/span>hats <\/span>are <\/span>handmade. <\/span>End <\/span>the morning <\/span>with <\/span>panoramic <\/span>views <\/span>from <\/span>the Turi <\/span>viewpoint. <\/span>The afternoon <\/span>is <\/span>free <\/span>for <\/span>you <\/span>to visit <\/span>museums, <\/span>browse <\/span>artisan <\/span>markets, <\/span>or <\/span>stroll <\/span>along <\/span>the Tomebamba <\/span>River. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cuenca-colonial.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"8":{"time":"DAY 8","title":"PARC NATIONAL DE CAJAS ET VISITE DE LA VILLE DE GUAYAQUIL","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Today, <\/span>venture <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>high-altitude <\/span>wilderness of <\/span>Cajas National <\/span>Park, <\/span>famous <\/span>for <\/span>its <\/span>glacial <\/span>lakes <\/span>and <\/span>p\u00e1ramo <\/span>landscapes. Take <\/span>a <\/span>guided <\/span>walk <\/span>through <\/span>unique <\/span>flora <\/span>and <\/span>fauna, including polylepis <\/span>forests <\/span>and <\/span>Andean <\/span>wetlands. <\/span>Enjoy <\/span>the crisp <\/span>mountain <\/span>air <\/span>before <\/span>descending to <\/span>sea <\/span>level <\/span>as <\/span>you <\/span>head <\/span>to <\/span>Guayaquil. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once <\/span>in <\/span>Ecuador's <\/span>largest <\/span>city, <\/span>visit <\/span>the <\/span>historic <\/span>Las <\/span>Pe\u00f1as <\/span>neighborhood, the <\/span>vibrant <\/span>Malec\u00f3n <\/span>2000 boardwalk, <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>charming <\/span>Iguana Park. For <\/span>those <\/span>with <\/span>energy, <\/span>a <\/span>walk <\/span>up <\/span>Santa Ana Hill <\/span>offers <\/span>fantastic city <\/span>views.<\/span><\/p>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cuenca-cajas.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"9":{"time":"DAY 9","title":"VOL VERS LES GAL\u00c1PAGOS ET LES HAUTS PLATEAUX DE SANTA CRUZ","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Board <\/span>a <\/span>morning flight <\/span>from <\/span>Guayaquil to <\/span>Baltra <\/span>Island <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos. <\/span>Upon <\/span>arrival, <\/span>meet <\/span>your <\/span>certified naturalist <\/span>guide <\/span>and <\/span>travel to <\/span>the <\/span>highlands of <\/span>Santa <\/span>Cruz Island. <\/span>Walk <\/span>through <\/span>lush <\/span>vegetation <\/span>and <\/span>volcanic <\/span>landscapes <\/span>to <\/span>observe <\/span>giant Gal\u00e1pagos <\/span>tortoises <\/span>in <\/span>their <\/span>natural <\/span>habitat.<\/p>\r\n

Explore <\/span>underground lava <\/span>tunnels <\/span>and <\/span>learn <\/span>about <\/span>the island\u2019s <\/span>unique <\/span>geology. <\/span>Check <\/span>in <\/span>at <\/span>your <\/span>hotel <\/span>in <\/span>Puerto Ayora <\/span>and enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>welcome <\/span>dinner with <\/span>your group.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals <\/span>Included: <\/span><\/strong>Breakfast, Lunch, <\/span>Dinner<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cruceros-galapagos-9-1-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"10":{"time":"DAY 10","title":"\u00ceLE DE BARTOLOM\u00c9 ET PLONG\u00c9E EN APN\u00c9E DANS LA BAIE DE SULLIVAN","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

Start the <\/span>day <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>scenic navigation <\/span>to <\/span>Bartolom\u00e9 <\/span>Island, <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>photographed <\/span>spots in <\/span>the <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos. <\/span>Hike <\/span>up <\/span>a <\/span>wooden <\/span>staircase to <\/span>reach <\/span>the <\/span>viewpoint <\/span>of <\/span>Pinnacle <\/span>Rock, <\/span>where <\/span>you\u2019ll <\/span>admire <\/span>volcanic formations and <\/span>panoramic <\/span>views <\/span>of <\/span>surrounding <\/span>islands. <\/span>Learn <\/span>about <\/span>geological <\/span>evolution and <\/span>volcanic activity. <\/span>Later, <\/span>snorkel at <\/span>Sullivan <\/span>Bay\u2014 <\/span>an <\/span>underwater <\/span>world teeming <\/span>with <\/span>marine <\/span>turtles, <\/span>penguins, <\/span>reef <\/span>sharks, and <\/span>tropical <\/span>fish. <\/span>Return <\/span>to <\/span>Santa <\/span>Cruz <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>late <\/span>afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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