Experience Ecuador
From cities to highlands, discover the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Ecuador.
Learn how chocolate candy is made during a workshop. Visit with a local community in Riobamba then learn how to dance the salsa in Cuenca—and these are just a few of the many cultural immersion activities you’ll experience while in this beautiful country.
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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
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the Equatorial Line
Visit the Intinan Museum
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Day 3: Riobamba
Travel to Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
Enjoy a ride on a traditional escalera bus
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Day 4: Alausi • Cuenca
Travel to Alausi
Enjoy a ride on the Nariz del Diablo train to Siambe
Enjoy a local performance
Visit Ingapirca
Continue to Cuenca
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Day 5: Cuenca
Take an guided tour of Cuenca
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old and New Cathedral
- Flower Market
Participate in a salsa dance lesson
Enjoy dinner with local families
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Day 6: Cuenca
Spend the day with a local community outside Cuenca
Visit a ceramics shop
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Day 7: Guayaquil
Visit Cajas National Park
Visit a cocoa plantation
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Day 8: Depart for home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
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Day 8: Puerto Lopez
Travel via the Ruta del Spondylus to Los Frailes Beach and Puerto Lopez
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Day 9: Puerto Lopez
Enjoy a boat ride to Machalilla National Park
Take an expertly guided tour of Isla de la Plata
Snorkel off Isla de la Plata
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Day 10: Dos Mangas • Guayaquil
Take an expertly guided tour of Dos Mangas
Hike in the coastal rainforest
Enjoy lunch with the local community
See a handcraft-making workshop
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Day 11: Arrive home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
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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
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the Equatorial Line
Visit the Intinan Museum
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Day 3: Riobamba
Travel to Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
Enjoy a ride on a traditional escalera bus
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Day 4: Alausi • Cuenca
Travel to Alausi
Enjoy a ride on the Nariz del Diablo train to Siambe
Enjoy a local performance
Visit Ingapirca
Continue to Cuenca
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Day 5: Cuenca
Take an guided tour of Cuenca
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old and New Cathedral
- Flower Market
Participate in a salsa dance lesson
Enjoy dinner with local families
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Day 6: Cuenca
Spend the day with a local community outside Cuenca
Visit a ceramics shop
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Day 7: Guayaquil
Visit Cajas National Park
Visit a cocoa plantation
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Day 8: Depart for home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Puerto Lopez
Travel via the Ruta del Spondylus to Los Frailes Beach and Puerto Lopez
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Day 9: Puerto Lopez
Enjoy a boat ride to Machalilla National Park
Take an expertly guided tour of Isla de la Plata
Snorkel off Isla de la Plata
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Day 10: Dos Mangas • Guayaquil
Take an expertly guided tour of Dos Mangas
Hike in the coastal rainforest
Enjoy lunch with the local community
See a handcraft-making workshop
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Day 11: Arrive home
*Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (boat ride with extension)
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch on Days 4 & 6 (plus Days 9 and 10 with extension)
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by an expert, licensed local guide on the extension; 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Compañía de Jesús church; equatorial line; Intiñan Museum; organic chocolate factory; cooking class; Sendero de los Sauces hike; community visit; Ingapirca; Gastronomic Museum; Straw Hat Museum; another community visit; traditional dance lesson; Cajas National Park; cocoa plantation (with extension: Isla de la Plata National Park; snorkeling)
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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.
