Ecuador Quest
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Small Group
Average
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Ecuador Quest
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
8 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Strange how a country that’s literally at the centre of the Earth can be overlooked, isn’t it? Stranger still considering how amazing Ecuador is.
Includes
Activities
- 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
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts), simple village cabañas/homestay (2 nts, multi-share).
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Get your adrenaline pumping in adventurous Baños
- Feel like a local at an Amazon homestay
- Soak in the hot springs at Papallacta
- Explore colonial Quito on your own
Trip Details
8 days
Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
There are no activities planned until the evening. Please check at the hotel reception for a welcome note from your CEO advising on the time and location of the welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Kituandes
Day 2: Quito/Baños
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Enjoy a relaxing soak in the local hot springs and some free time to explore this adventurous town.Accommodation - Hotel La Floresta
Day 3: Baños
Opt to pre-book the "Baños Canyoning Adventure" or "Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute in beautiful Baños.Accommodation - Hotel La Floresta
Day 4: Baños/Tena
Descend into the Amazon Jungle region. Notice the scenery change dramatically heading from the mountains into the lush, tropical Amazon rainforest.
Stay with a Quichua family and enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle firsthand.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 5: Tena
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn about local traditional beliefs and customs on this cultural jungle experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon close to Napo River. Stay in rustic wooden huts with a local Quichua family as hosts near the community of Cando. They've introduced countless visitors to local living and a completely different way of doing things — one that may give you a different perspective on life. Take part in a number of amazing activities. Hike through the rainforest, plunge into waterfalls, and learn the uses of tropical plants. Experience local tradition, and learn about Quichua history and culture.Accommodation - Cabanas Pimpilala
Day 6: Tena/Papallacta
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Cycle to the Indigenous Shandia community, a rural village surrounded by rivers and lush Amazonian landscapes. With the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the community has developed new culturally immersive experiences led by the village’s youth. Spend 40 minutes cycling from Shandia lodge stopping along the way to take in the beauty of the Amazon. These cultural tours are seen by the community as a way to rescue their Indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. This provides an economic opportunity for youth who traditionally would have left the community to find work. Leave Shandia community knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a new generation in the community and contributing to the preservation of their culture.Accommodation - Hotel Termas Papallacta
Day 7: Papallacta/Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Enjoy access to the private hot springs at the accommodation in Papallacta.Accommodation - Hotel Kituandes
Day 8: Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1529
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Strange how a country that’s literally at the centre of the Earth can be overlooked, isn’t it? Stranger still considering how amazing Ecuador is.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
07/14/2024
I enjoyed the itinerary, just wish the guide was more enthusiastic, communicated more, and volunteered to show/educate us more about the locations.
07/07/2024
Angie was an amazing tour guide all of the places were amazing. I loved the jungle and banos, not the biggest fan of Quito, but then again I don’t like traveling to big cities. Overall it was a great experience
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/14/2024
I enjoyed the itinerary, just wish the guide was more enthusiastic, communicated more, and volunteered to show/educate us more about the locations.
07/07/2024
Angie was an amazing tour guide all of the places were amazing. I loved the jungle and banos, not the biggest fan of Quito, but then again I don’t like traveling to big cities. Overall it was a great experience
07/07/2024
It was an incredible, well organised adventure.
07/06/2024
Our trip to Ecuador was amazing through the program offered by G Adventures. We had a great time and will recommend G Adventures to others in the future.
07/05/2024
Ecuador, country, culture and people are great.
06/29/2024
It was a great trip. Saw many beautiful places, met kind people and learned a lot about Ecuador.
06/27/2024
Great time. Ando was excellent
06/19/2024
My trip to Ecuador quest tour was absolutely
06/15/2024
I went to Ecuador knowing very little about the country. My daughter & I were so impressed with GAdventures, its professional staff and the pace of the trip. It will not be our last trip with GAdventures.! So many choices!
06/10/2024
This tour has it all: culture, adventure, and sightseeing. I feel like I experienced the real Ecuador, from the mountains to the Amazon, from ceviche to grubs. Our guide was extraordinary and the country spectacular.
06/02/2024
I loved this trip. I knew very little about Ecuador coming in but learned so much from our CEO and other local guides. I had expectations of what the trip would be like without feeling overwhelmed with information. Overall this was a great experience I w...
05/27/2024
It was an amazing experience. Got to experience the culture and do a bunch of fun activities.
05/22/2024
For just a week long trip we packed so much in and learned so much about Ecuador. Our guide was amazing and we felt we could trust him to take care of anything that could possibly come up.i loved all the local experiences especially in the Amazon.
05/21/2024
An excellent introduction to rural Equador. I particularly enjoyed the Amazon Jungle experience, staying with a local Quichua family, learning about their customs and beliefs, especially the Shamans, also finding out about the local medicinal plants. An...
05/10/2024
Brilliant experience and will highly recommend to other tourists.
05/09/2024
This trip is a good introduction to Ecuador. You get to see a bit of the city, farm lands and jungle. I was very lucky to have a great tour guide and a great group. Everyone was very positive and like minded. We had many great conversations and we were a...
04/29/2024
Ecuador Quest was an incredible experience where we made amazing friends and had a taste of local activities that travellers do not get to experience with any other agencies. Highly recommend it for those who want to experience Ecuadorian culture as a lo...
04/29/2024
The Ecuador Quest is the perfect itinerary for first time travellers to Ecuador or South America. Ecuador has it all! Glaciers, forest, food, friendly locals …
04/28/2024
Fantastic. I love G! Exactly what I wanted out of this trip. Looking forward to my next one.
04/25/2024
I had an amazing experience in Ecuador thanks to G Adventures. As a solo traveller travelling to South America for the first time with limited Spanish, joining this tour removed all logistical hassles and completely elevated the experience; I was able to...
04/06/2024
The trip was amazing! I enjoyed every minute of it and I hope to book another trip with G soon.
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