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13 Highlights · 13 Days / 12 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

Authentic Ecuador: A Local Experience

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

13 Days / 12 Nights Up to 56 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 13-day, community-focused mainland circuit through Cotacachi, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Baños, and an Amazon lodge, built around local families, artisans, and indigenous communities. This trip is entirely within mainland Ecuador — no Galapagos crossing — focused on the northern and central Andes and the Amazon foothills near Papallacta.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Quito's international airport.

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Day 1 — Quito

Airport transfer and hotel check-in.

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Day 2 — Quito

A guided tour of the colonial heart of the city, including volcanic vistas, churches, museums, and local craft districts.

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Day 3 — Cotacachi

An agave distillery tour with tasting, plus a visit to the indigenous Runa Tupari community and a local family farm.

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Day 4 — Otavalo / Cotacachi

Artisan market exploration, the musical instrument village of San Antonio, a lakeside walk, and a cooking class with a local family.

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Day 5 — Cotopaxi

A rose plantation visit and exploration of a nature reserve and lagoon.

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Day 6 — Cotopaxi National Park

A visit to the interpretation center and a walk around Lake Limpiopungo, with an optional higher-altitude hike.

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Day 7 — Chimborazo / Riobamba

Mountain reserve hiking and a lunch prepared by indigenous women at the base of the volcano.

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Day 8 — Baños

The waterfall route, with stops at dramatic cascades along the way.

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Day 9 — Amazon lodge

A canoe transfer, a chocolate workshop, a wildlife refuge visit, tubing, and a night jungle walk.

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Day 10 — Amazon lodge

A guided jungle hike and a Kichwa community visit for cultural exchange.

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Day 11 — Amazon lodge

Bird lagoon observation, piranha fishing, and an artisanal gold prospecting demonstration.

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Day 12 — Papallacta

Thermal spring relaxation and village exploration.

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Day 13 — Quito

Airport transfer for departure.

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Departure

The trip ends with a transfer to Quito's international airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most days include direct time with families, artisans, or indigenous communities — cooking classes, farm visits, and community-run excursions — rather than only sightseeing stops.
No — it's focused entirely on mainland Ecuador. Ask us about adding a Galapagos extension before or after.
Yes — you'll reach it by a short canoe transfer and stay in a lodge with guided activities each day, including a night jungle walk.
12 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, 8 lunches, 8 dinners, transfers, activities, an English-speaking guide, and 24-hour assistance.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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