It Was Hard to Say Goodbye
14 Day Ecuador Itinerary
Ecuador is a beautiful country—from Quito all the way to the coast of Guayaquil. We met some of the most humbling people and had the chance to experience the culture of Ecuador.
What’s your impression of this trip?
This vacation was a mother-daughter trip that I’d been planning for a while, and this was our first time visiting Ecuador! Anywhere is definitely a company I have been and will continue to recommend to help you plan your vacations perfectly. Ecuador is a beautiful country. We ate good food, met some of the most humbling people on our tours, and definitely had the chance to experience the culture of Ecuador.
It was hard to say goodbye to Ecuador because...
Cuenca city was beautiful. We made a few stops along the way on the city tour, and the nature/sensory element of the experience was breathtaking. Our private transfer between each town was safe and reliable. Now, there are no words to describe our driver, (which we were lucky to have for 9 days) Ricardo. He was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our Ecuador experience one to remember. When stopping at Quito city, he recommended changing the dates of our city tour so we would get to see the Changing of the Guard. Being able to experience the local culture was priceless. It was sad to say goodbye, but one thing is for sure when we plan our next trip to Ecuador, we will be asking for Ricardo again!
The reason this vacation was so successful...
I was hesitant at first (booking with an online travel agency), but much to my surprise, I was blown away. Percy was amazing with answering all of my questions due to his knowledge about Ecuador. He went above and beyond and for that, I'm grateful and thankful. Anywhere.com made our Ecuador experience one to remember.
Sites
| 3rd | day | Otavalo Textile Market |
Activities
| 1st | day | Volcanoes Full-Day Tour |
| 2nd | day | Mindo Full-Day Tour |
| 3rd | day | Otavalo Full Day Tour |
| 4th | day | Quito City Tour and Middle of the World |
| 6th | day | Ziplining in Baños |
| 7th | day | Cuenca City Tour |
| 8th | day | Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and Sigsig |
| 10th | day | Guayaquil Tropical City Tour |
Hotels
| 2 | nights | Hotel Samari Spa Resort |
| 2 | nights | Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 4 days |
Transport
| Free Airport Transport | |
| private driver | Quito to Baños |
| private driver | Baños to Cuenca |
| private driver | Cuenca to Guayaquil |
| flight | Guayaquil to Quito |
| private driver | To JW Marriott Hotel Quito in Quito |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Volcanoes Full-Day Tour
Ecuador has a chain of volcanoes known as the “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” On this tour, you’ll take a train that passes by some of the area’s impressive volcanoes.
DAY 2
Mindo Full-Day Tour
During this full-day tour, you'll explore the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve and the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve. In Mindo, you'll visit waterfalls and a butterfly farm, and take a cable car over the ...
DAY 3
Otavalo Full Day Tour
This full-day tour visits Cayambe and Otavalo, the latter of which has one of the country's best outdoor markets. You'll try tasty Ecuadorian food and have the opportunity to purchase high-quality, locally ...
DAY 4
Quito City Tour and Middle of the World
This tour explores both the wonderful city of Quito and the so called "Middle of the World," which is the place where the equator runs through Ecuador. You'll learn a great deal about the history and culture ...
DAY 5
Baños
Hotel Samari Spa Resort
- night 1 of 2
Quito to Baños
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Baños de Agua Santa is a small town set in the lush hills of the Cordillera Oriental. This is a popular destination for adventurous travelers, and an excellent basecamp for hiking in the surrounding forests.
DAY 6
Baños
Hotel Samari Spa Resort
- night 2 of 2
Ziplining in Baños
Ziplining in Puntzan is a perfect outdoor adventure for the whole family, located right at foot hill of the Sangay National Park in Baños of Agua Santa.
DAY 7
Baños / Cuenca
Hotel Samari Spa Resort
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca
- night 1 of 2
Cuenca City Tour
Baños to Cuenca
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca is located in Cuenca, Ecuador. It has comfy, modern rooms and several good restaurants.
One of the most attractive and charming cities in Ecuador, Cuenca is best experienced with a tour. During this city tour, you'll visit important cultural and historical sites, and walk away with a sound ...
DAY 8
Cuenca
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca
- night 2 of 2
Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and Sigsig
While you’re in Cuenca, get the most out of the local artisan scene with a full-day tour of the nearby villages of Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and Sigsig. Each of these towns is located in the mountains that ...
DAY 9
Cuenca
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca
Cuenca to Guayaquil
DAY 10
Guayaquil Tropical City Tour
Come explore Ecuador's largest and most bustling city on this tour. You'll visit the Malecón walkway, Plaza of the Administration, the Las Peñas neighborhood, and Cerro Santa Ana.
DAY 14
Guayaquil to Quito
Quito to Quito
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