14-Day Inland & Amazon Tour from Quito · Baños, Tena, Papallacta, Otavalo, Cuenca

4.8
(5 reviews)
Tour Code: 747828
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Departure CityDeparture City
Quito
End CityEnd City
Quito
DurationDuration
14 days
LanguageLanguage
English
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 16 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour
Tour AudienceTour Audience
Mixed International Travelers
OperatorOperator

Highlights

  • Wander Quito and colonial cities on your own during free time
  • Get adventurous in Baños
  • Feel like a local and stay right in the Amazon jungle
  • Soak in an Andean hot spring, shop at the Otavalo Market

Product Info

It’s quite poetic that Ecuador is the centre of this big, beautiful planet of ours. In so few kilometres, the peaks of the Andes, the jungles of the Amazon, and historical cities all have some square footage here and with this 14-day journey you can see some of it all. Learn about the traditional Quichua culture in the Amazon, find treasures at a local handicraft market, and later slip into a world of “ahh” in a mountain hot spring.
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Itinerary

14-Day Inland & Amazon Tour from Quito · Baños, Tena, Papallacta, Otavalo, Cuenca-map
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Includes & Excludes

Includes
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Local bus, plane, taxis, motorized canoe, private van, 4x4 vehicles, pickup truck.
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Hotels (9 nts), simple village cabañas (2 nts, multi-share), rustic mountain lodge (2 nts).
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11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Vehicle fees during the tour: tour vehicles will be arranged according to the final group size (one seat per guest).
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Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta. Otavalo Handicrafts Market visit. Cotopaxi National Park visit. City tour of Cuenca. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Excludes
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What are the tipping guidelines for this trip? It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use.  Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.

Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $30-40 USD per person, per week can be used.
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What should I consider when planning my personal expenses and discretionary spending for this itinerary? Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
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What activities are optional on this trip? Quito
- Quito City Tour & Equator Line

Otavalo
- Otavalo Market - Full Day Trip
- Peguche Waterfall Visit

Baños
- Pailon del Diablo Optional Visit
- Hot Springs - Baños (4USD per person)
- Mountain Bike Rental (10USD per person)
- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle (25USD per person)
- Horseback Riding - Baños (25USD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (35USD per person)
- Baños Canyoning Adventure
- Hiking - Baños (Free)
- Visit Casa del Arbol

Cotacachi
- Cotacachi Visit

Cajas National Park
- Cajas National Park Visit (65USD per person)

Cuenca
- Day Trip to Ingapirca Ruins (65USD per person)
- Cuenca Mud Baths & Hot Springs (40USD per person)
- Gualaceo and Chordeleg Day Trip (65USD per person)
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Is there an extra cost for travelling solo? We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Do any exceptions apply to Rooming or “My Own Room” on my tour? Days 4-5: jungle homestay.

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Reviews

4.8/5
5 Reviews
Reservation4.8
Customer Service5
Accommodation5
Transportation5
Tour Guide4.6
Tour Itinerary4.6
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Tariq Al-Farsi December 21, 2025
5
Just came back and still buzzing. The Amazon portion was unreal: howler monkeys at dawn, night walks, canoe stuff — so cool. Customer support helped me tweak dates — zero stress. Quito start was smooth, transfers on time. Food was good, not fancy, but always tasty. If you’re on the fence, do it.
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Luz Hernández September 23, 2025
4.7
LOVED the Amazon part — river life, the sounds at night, trees for days. Booking was easy, payment secure, and I got answers fast from support. A couple meals could’ve been more local-flavor heavy, but honestly that’s small. Guides kept us safe and hyped. Would probs book another trip here.
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Sinead Ní Chonaill August 26, 2025
4.8
What an adventure! Honestly, some of the best memories I’ve ever made. The itinerary balanced action & chill perfectly. Site design is clean and straightforward, I found info I needed fast. Guides were friendly & so knowledgeable — the kinda people you actually want to spend two weeks with. Big thumbs up!
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Marina Krüger August 09, 2025
5
Absolutely unforgettable. Jungle lodges, wildlife, river rides — total immersion. Booking was super easy and clear, payment went through w/o a hitch, no hidden fees later. Our guide Luis legit knew EVERYTHING about plants, animals, culture — and was chill too. 100% would recommend this to anyone who loves nature.
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Keisuke Tanaka January 16, 2025
4.7
Good overall! Quito start was smooth, buses comfy. Some bits of the itinerary felt kinda repetitive after a while, but that’s jungle life I guess lol. The booking site was clear enough; just had to read closely on what’s included vs optional.
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