About this trip
This 17-day trip takes you across mainland Ecuador, from the Andean highlands down into the Amazon jungle and out to the coast, covering the country's three main regions in one guided route.
It's built for travellers who want to see a lot without having to plan the logistics themselves, with transport and stops arranged so you can focus on the landscapes, wildlife and history along the way.
Running over the Christmas and New Year period, it suits people happy to spend the festive season on the road, moving through mountains, rainforest and shoreline as part of a small group.
What you'll do
- Explore the Ecuadorian Highlands
- Head into the Amazon Jungle in search of wildlife
- Travel on to Ecuador's Pacific coast
- Take in ancient sites along the route
- Travel as part of a fully guided small group
- Moderate pace, covering highlands, jungle and coast in 17 days so expect regular travel between regions
- Runs over Christmas and New Year, so you'll be away from home for the festive period
- Fully guided throughout, with a group format rather than independent travel
Worth it if you want genuine depth across Ecuador's regions with exceptional guides who go above and beyond. Think twice if you need constant electricity or luxury comfort.
- Guides (Daniel, Ricky) are naturalists with deep knowledge who handle all logistics, local contacts, and adapt itineraries to what matters to you.
- Amazon Liana Lodge offers five-star local cuisine and genuine closeness to nature; other hotels blend local character with cleanliness across all three regions.
- Amazon cabins have electric light only one hour evenings; no electricity in some lodges, though hot water provided.
- Operator compensated travellers for cancelled flights and provided free transport, suggesting robust customer care when things go wrong.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Quito · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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