Ecosystems of Ecuador
Ecuador is home to four major ecosystems:
the rough and jagged landscapes surrounding the towering Andes, the misty and mysterious cloud forests, the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, and the sunny, white-sand Galápagos Islands. Soak up local culture and customs as you dive deep into the region’s awe-inspiring scenery, and glimpse magnificent sunsets just outside your door.
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Quito • Mindo Cloud Forest
Take a day trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest
Enjoy a hike through the Cloud Forest
Visit a butterfly garden
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Hike along Los Humedales trail
Visit a pink flamingo habitat
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Hike to Tortuga Bay
Enjoy some relaxation time on Playa Mansa
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
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Day 6: Santa Cruz Island • Baltra Island • Quito
Enjoy exploration time on Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Quito
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Day 7: Quito • Cotopaxi National Park
Visit Cotopaxi National Park
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Day 8: Quito • Tena
Travel to Tena
Hike in the Amazon rainforest
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Day 9: Tena
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Tena • Quito • Depart for home
Visit an indigenous Kichwa community
Travel to Quito
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: Quito • Mindo Cloud Forest
Take a day trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest
Enjoy a hike through the Cloud Forest
Visit a butterfly garden
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra Island • Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Hike along Los Humedales trail
Visit a pink flamingo habitat
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Hike to Tortuga Bay
Enjoy some relaxation time on Playa Mansa
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
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Day 6: Santa Cruz Island • Baltra Island • Quito
Enjoy exploration time on Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Quito
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Day 7: Quito • Cotopaxi National Park
Visit Cotopaxi National Park
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Day 8: Quito • Tena
Travel to Tena
Hike in the Amazon rainforest
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Day 9: Tena
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Tena • Quito • Depart for home
Visit an indigenous Kichwa community
Travel to Quito
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Internal flights; Boats
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on days 3-5
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Mindo Cloud Forest hike; butterfly garden; Charles Darwin Research Center; Cotapaxi National Park; whitewater rafting; Indigenous visit
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
