Ecuador
Ecuador Road Trip – Pure Ecuador Self-Drive Tour
Description
Discover Ecuador at your own pace with this 10-day self-drive tour from Quito, journeying through the Andes to the Amazon rainforest. You'll experience Ecuador's diversity up close: from the colourful markets of Otavalo and the majestic Cotopaxi National Park to the Hakuna Matata Amazon Lodge in the rainforest.
What awaits you
This Ecuadorian tour promises a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure. You'll drive yourself through spectacular Andean landscapes, visit traditional markets, and experience the country's unique biodiversity. From the Equator line and mystical crater lakes to thundering waterfalls and the lush Amazon rainforest – this journey through Ecuador will show you all facets of the small South American country. With your own 4x4 SUV, you'll have flexibility on the road, allowing you to discover Ecuador's beauty at your own pace.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1-2: Arrival in Quito and drive to the Equator line near Cayambe with the impressive Quitsato sundial
- Day 3: Visit the famous market in Otavalo and then travel on to Cotacachi
- Day 4: Exploring Cuicocha Crater Lake and journeying to Mindo
- Day 5: Birdwatching in the Mindo Cloud Forest and a visit to the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve
- Day 6: Trip to Cotopaxi National Park with a visit to Limpiopungo Lake
- Day 7: Continuing the journey to Baños with waterfalls and the famous giant swing
- Day 8: Trip to Archidona to the Hakuna Matata Amazon Lodge in the rainforest
- Day 9: Relaxation in the thermal baths of Papallacta
- Day 10: Return to Quito and departure
Highlights of this trip
- Equator line at Cayambe with the fascinating Quitsato sundial
- Famous market in Otavalo with colourful textiles and handicrafts
- Cuicocha Crater Lake – a mystical volcanic lake in the Andes
- El Pahuma Orchid Reserve with rare plant species
- Mindo cloud forest for unique birdwatching
- Cotopaxi National Park with the impressive Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Bathrooms with spectacular waterfalls and the famous giant swing
- Hakuna Matata Amazon Lodge for authentic rainforest experiences
- Papallacta Thermal Baths to relax in natural hot springs
Services
- Accommodation in booked hotel category
- 4x4 SUV rental car Nissan X-Trail with unlimited mileage
- Comprehensive insurance without excess
- Guided tour according to the detailed programme
- Transport and transfers as per the detailed programme
- Meals according to detailed programme
- Excursions and entrance fees according to the detailed programme
- 24-hour emergency number
- Local SIM card
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