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Inspiring Ecuador Highligts 9 Days
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Inspiring Ecuador Highligts 9 Days

By Inspiring Ecuador
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Discover the magic of Ecuador by traveling by train and trekking through the Avenue of Volcanoes, hike in the Andes mountains, cruising the tropical Amazon rivers and exploring the cultural towns of indigenous Otavalo, Baños & Cuenca. On your journey learn all about the different local tribes and their cultures.
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Ages 8-75, max of 15 per group
Duration: 9 days
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Dinner
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  • Gear - Trekking, biking, canyoning, and rafting
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
What's not included
  • Airport transfer (international flights)
  • Travel & health insurance (mandatory)
  • Entry/Admission - Amazon Rainforest

Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Travelers need to look for the Inspiring Ecuador sign.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 279786P27

        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 279786P27

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        Humminbird’s Santuary & Amazon
        Day 3
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        Day 4
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        About the operator
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        • Inspiring Ecuador
          87
          Quito, Ecuador
          Joined in August 2020
        • cliveg609
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cotopaxi
          Fantastic scenery well worth the climb even if the weather did not cooperate, the cloud base only started to lift as we left the park.
          Written 27 March 2024
        • 718tracier
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What An Amazing Experience!!
          Jeannin was an amazing guide! The drive to the highlands was gorgeous and Quilotoa Crater Lake was breathtaking! We recommend hiking boots and hiking sticks to assist with the footing, which can be challenging because it is steep. We would definitely do this trip with Jen again!
          Written 13 January 2024
        • jeanning2023
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome experience
          We enjoyed our trip with Jen as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about Ecuador and Cotopaxi Volcano. Food was great also. I highly recommend this tour for a family trip.
          Written 26 December 2023
        • 618genec
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Inspiring Ecuador- Thumbs Up!
          Inspiring Ecuador was great to work with arranging Andes hikes. Nicole was very helpful and Joaquin was a very knowledgeable trekking guide. Highly recommend the Pasochoa and Guagua Pichincha hikes!
          Written 7 November 2023
        • Xhara71
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          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Don't use for a bespoke tour
          Had a disappointing experience with this company, who organised my excursions in the Galapagos. Originally the communication was excellent, they requested I paid for all my tours upfront and informed me I would receive my vouchers for the 3 trips organised (this was a bespoke tour) 30 days before. About 2 weeks before I received another message saying the vouchers would be sent next week. This never happened. I should have chased it up but I was busy myself. So all I knew when I arrived at Baltra airport was that I was to be met by their representative at arrivals. No one was there. I tried ringing them (it says they have 24hr service on their website) but no one answered. After waiting 40 minutes I decided to get the bus as I had a ferry to catch. At this point they rang me (I'd left several messages) and explained that the representative would be waiting after the barge you have to take to get off Baltra island. I arrived in Puerto Ayora where the rep got me my ferry ticket but knew nothing about my activity for the next day. Again I tried unsuccessfully phoning them. So I arrived at my hotel with no idea as to where or when my trip to Los Tuneles was taking place. A robust text msg got a suitable response and finally I received my full itinerary and I was able to get to Los Tuneles. As an apology they offered me a few meal at the Royal Rock which I appreciated. However there was also an issue with my second trip, las Tintoreras. Originally it was booked for 8-11am which gave me enough time to get to the airport for a 2pm flight. However when I got my final itinerary it had been changed to 10-12.30. This was extremely tight and added unnecessary stress to the morning. I ended up cutting the trip short to make sure I got my flight There are trips that leave at 8 but despite taking my money for the trip some 5 months earlier they clearly left it late to book and could only get the later trip. My final trip from San Cristobal went fine but overall I found this company far from inspiring
          Written 18 September 2023
        • samwH6184WT
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour from Quito to Baños through the Andes
          This was a great way to hike through some of the country. It was a an amazing experience to see the Andes. Our guide, David, took us to the best spots and showed us plenty of things I would have missed if I'd have tried to do this on my own. He not only guided us through the mountains but through small and big towns along the way. And showed us Ecuadorian culture and taught us some historical facts as well.
          Written 16 August 2023
        • Alan Xiao L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience getting to the peak of Fuya Fuya
          We went on a hike to the summit of Fuya Fuya with David. David was an outstanding guide, he had a bunch of interesting facts to tell us along the way and also knew the most efficient way of getting up to the summit
          Written 7 August 2023
        • jeanning2023
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A wonderful trip to Mindo
          This was a fantastic trip! Our tour guide Jeannin was friendly and very knowledgeable. She welcomed our questions and gave thoughtful answers. We enjoyed the butterflies and the waterfall hike. It was a little challenging, but she made sure we took plenty of rest and water breaks. The lunch was tasty. The coffee tour was informative and fun because it was hands on for all phases of coffee production. We tried different coffees and coffee snacks. We highly recommend this tour.
          Written 3 August 2023
        • 543leek
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing day on isabela island Galapagos
          We had an amazing time on Galapagos. The animals are amazing, the sights are fabulous and the people are lovely. Our guide on isabela island Emma was one of the best tour guides we've ever had, she explained things as we were walking, answered questions confidently was funny as well as informative. Our best day was our first full day and Emma made it amazing.
          Written 25 July 2023
        • 351gregorym
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Guide!
          We had a great trip with Manuel, on July 3, 2023. Manuel was very knowledgeable about the area, about Quito, and Ecuador. We enjoyed getting to know him. The private tour gave us great flexibility, which was helpful because we were still acclimatizing to the altitude.
          Written 8 July 2023
        • adamm865
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfectly executed, Jorge (our guide) is a treasure
          A tour is only as good as the guide, and Jorge was not only the best guide we've ever had, but truly one of the most incredible people we have met in all of our travels as well. Inspiring Ecuador also took care of all the planning and made things very easy for us. In case you're concerned with the lack of reviews so far, know that Inspiring Ecuador is just a secondary company started by Adventure Journeys during covid to facilitate more local expeditions while the borders were shut. As you'll see, Adventure Journeys has the best reputation for tours in Ecuador!
          Written 4 May 2023
        • Delia O
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing trip
          We just got back from the Active Adventures Galapagos tour. It was an incredible experience with the best tour guides. Pablo was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and everything that you'd want from a guide. His assistant Paolo was also very helpful and I'm sure he will make a great guide some day. All the activities were fun and easy to do if you are in good health. The accommodations were wonderful and the food was also amazing. I had not tried many Ecuadorians dishes so it was a good experience.
          Written 8 February 2023
        • HMDallas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful in every way
          David was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, fun to talk with, and took me to some local places for authentic Ecuadorian food. Cloud forest is gorgeous, and honestly, rain just added to the experience. He was so kind and willing to help when I had a tough time on some other f the steeper parts of the trail due to altitude change and post-op ankle. Tour was completely tailored to my needs and desires. Roberto, the driver, was also great - felt very safe on some very sketchy, curvy roads. Highly recommend!!!
          Written 30 April 2022
        • Sofsando26
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun day in Cotopaxi 😊
          We had an Amazing trip to Cotopaxi! Highly recommended. Our guide David was excellent! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Amazing views and experience. We had a wonderful time! David and Diego picked us up and take us back home safe. Grateful!
          Written 18 April 2022
        • Jlewis6219
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exploring and feeling like family with Inspiring Ecuador at the highest active Volcano Cotopaxi
          The tour was exceptional in all ways! Our tour guide Carolina picked us up from our hotel on time and drove us to the Cotopaxi National Park. She was a very knowledgeable guide and a very careful driver, always caring about our comfort and safety. We enjoyed each activity offered in the trip, we visited the Limpiopunga lagoon from where we had a majestic view of the active volcano! Carolina explained in a very detailed way every corner we visited! We were lucky enough to see an andean fox in our way to the parking lot. We also walked up to the refuge at 15.973 feet! We have never been at this altitude before! It was such a wonderful experience for me and my family. We ended the trip in a charming local restaurant where we enjoyed the famous and delicious potatoe soup (if you like to try local gastronomy you can't miss this place "Posada Chagra"). We enjoyed a nice chat while having lunch like we've known each other for years! We think Carolina is excellent and exceptional in the way she managged our tour and also in her very warm and caring manner and approach. She is totally in love of her country and very passionate about the company she works with. If we come back to Quito we would definitely ask for Carolina as a tour guide! Do yourself a favor and book with Inspiring Ecuador Tour Company and Carolina you won't regret!
          Written 1 April 2022
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        Agnieszka S
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Solo
        Amazing Ecuador trip with the best guide in my life - David. I did not expect so beautiful views in 4 areas of Ecuador and so perfect preparation of the trip.
        Best regards for David.

        Agnieszka Poland
        Written 4 September 2023
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        Thank you so much for your awesome review! Come back soon!
        Written 5 September 2023
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