Ecuador Quest
From AUD $1146 Was AUD $1529
Small Group
Average
Rating
(21 reviews)
Ecuador Quest
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.
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. This eight-day trip shows off its best, rolling natural wonders (the Amazon!), stunning landscapes (the Ecuadorian highlands!), rich culture (Quito!), and active pursuits like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain-biking everywhere you look. Good on its own, this trip also makes an ideal add-on to any Galápagos trip. Trust us. It’s worth the time.
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.
Small Group
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Budget
Classic
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.
Day 2: Quito/Baños
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.
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.
Day 5: Tena
Day 6: Tena/Papallacta
Day 7: Papallacta/Quito
Day 8: Quito
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- 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 willdo 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. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
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 01 Nov 2025
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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