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 in Quito
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Day 2: Quito
Visit the Mindo Cloud Forest
Hike through an orchid garden to a waterfall
Visit a butterfly garden
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Day 3: Quito • Galapagos Islands • Santa Cruz
Fly to Baltra
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Day 4: Isabela Island
Continue on to Isabela Island
Take an excursion to a pink flamingo habitat
Enjoy a snorkeling activity where you’ll see penguins, flamingos, sea lions, and iguanas
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz
Hike the Sierra Negra volcano
Continue to Santa Cruz
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Day 6: Santa Cruz • Quito
Explore the Santa Cruz Highlands
Return to Baltra
Fly to Quito
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Day 7: Quito
Visit Cotopaxi National Park
- Cotopaxi Volcano
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Day 8: Quito • Tena
Travel to Tena
Enjoy an Amazon hike
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Day 9: Tena
Take a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Tena • Quito
Hike to an indigenous village to immerse yourself in local culture and customs
Transfer to Quito airport
Depart for home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Quito
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Day 2: Quito
Visit the Mindo Cloud Forest
Hike through an orchid garden to a waterfall
Visit a butterfly garden
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Day 3: Quito • Galapagos Islands • Santa Cruz
Fly to Baltra
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Day 4: Isabela Island
Continue on to Isabela Island
Take an excursion to a pink flamingo habitat
Enjoy a snorkeling activity where you’ll see penguins, flamingos, sea lions, and iguanas
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Day 5: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz
Hike the Sierra Negra volcano
Continue to Santa Cruz
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Day 6: Santa Cruz • Quito
Explore the Santa Cruz Highlands
Return to Baltra
Fly to Quito
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Day 7: Quito
Visit Cotopaxi National Park
- Cotopaxi Volcano
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Day 8: Quito • Tena
Travel to Tena
Enjoy an Amazon hike
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Day 9: Tena
Take a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Tena • Quito
Hike to an indigenous village to immerse yourself in local culture and customs
Transfer to Quito airport
Depart for home
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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.
