Echoes of the Ancestors

Welcome to Ecuador! Upon arrival at Quito International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Quito

Explore Quito’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center, known for its impressive colonial architecture, picturesque plazas, and magnificent

churches. Visit Casa del Alabado, a museum featuring an exceptional collection of pre-Columbian art.
Overnight: Quito

Visit the Middle of the World and the interactive Intiñan Museum, where you will learn about Ecuador’s geographical and cultural diversity. Continue to the impressive Pululahua volcanic crater before traveling to the community of Mashpi.

Overnight: Mashpi Community

Discover the natural beauty and community initiatives of Mashpi Shungo. Later, visit the Tulipe Museum and learn about the history, traditions, and ceremonial heritage of the ancient Yumbo people.
Overnight: Mashpi Community

Spend the day with the community of Yunguilla and learn about its conservation projects, traditional activities, and sustainable way of life. This immersive experience offers an authentic connection with local families and their environment.

Overnight: Yunguilla

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Coca, the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon. From there, travel by motorized canoe into the rainforest and begin your unforgettable jungle experience in Yasuní.

Overnight: Yasuní

Explore the extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon through guided activities such as forest walks, wildlife observation, and visits to rivers or lagoons. Learn about the rainforest’s unique ecosystem from your local guides.

Overnight: Yasuní

Continue discovering Yasuní through activities organized by the lodge. Depending on local conditions, the day may include wildlife observation, canoe excursions, or opportunities to learn about Indigenous traditions.

Overnight: Yasuní

Conclude your Amazon program and return by motorized canoe to Coca. Fly back to Quito and continue overland to Otavalo, located in Ecuador’s beautiful northern Andes.

Overnight: Otavalo

Visit Otavalo’s famous Indigenous market, where colorful textiles and traditional handicrafts fill the main plaza. Continue to Peguche to discover its waterfall and learn more about the traditions of the local Kichwa community.

Overnight: Otavalo

Travel to Cotacachi, a town renowned for its high-quality leatherwork and local craftsmanship. Continue south along the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes, surrounded by some of Ecuador’s most impressive Andean landscapes.

Overnight: Cotopaxi

Visit a local rose farm to learn why Ecuadorian roses are recognized around the world. Continue to Cotopaxi National Park to admire its volcanic scenery, high-altitude landscapes, and distinctive Andean flora and fauna. Overnight: Cotopaxi

Travel through picturesque Andean countryside to Quilotoa, a magnificent turquoise lagoon located inside a volcanic crater. After enjoying the panoramic views, continue to Baños de Agua Santa.

Overnight: Baños de Agua Santa

Explore Baños, a lively town surrounded by mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. Follow the scenic waterfall route and visit the powerful Pailón del Diablo, or Devil’s Cauldron, one of the region’s most impressive natural attractions.

Overnight: Baños de Agua Santa

Travel through the central Andes to Riobamba, a historic city located near Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain. Discover the city’s architecture, markets, local culture, and beautiful surrounding landscapes.

Overnight: Riobamba

Continue to Alausí, a charming Andean town known for its railway heritage. Experience the dramatic landscapes surrounding the famous Devil’s Nose route before continuing to the province of Cañar.

Overnight: Cañar

Visit Ingapirca, Ecuador’s most important Inca archaeological complex, and learn about the shared heritage of the Inca and Cañari cultures. Continue through Biblián before arriving in the colonial city of Cuenca.

Overnight: Cuenca

Explore Cuenca’s UNESCO-listed historic center, with its cobblestone streets, elegant plazas, traditional markets, and beautiful churches. Discover the city’s rich cultural heritage and relaxed atmosphere.

Overnight: Cuenca

Travel through Cajas National Park, a spectacular high-altitude reserve filled with glacial lakes, páramo vegetation, and scenic mountain trails. Descend toward Ecuador’s tropical lowlands and continue to Guayaquil.

Overnight: Guayaquil

Travel north along the Pacific coast to the community of Agua Blanca, located within Machalilla National Park. Learn about the ancient Manteño culture and the community’s traditions.

Overnight: Puerto López

Take a boat excursion to Isla de la Plata, often called “the Little Galápagos” because of its abundant marine and birdlife. Explore the island with a local guide and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ecuador’s Pacific coast.

Overnight: Puerto López

Enjoy a scenic drive from Puerto López back to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Guayaquil

At the appropriate time, transfer to Guayaquil International Airport for your departing flight.

• All Gulliver cars come with advanced satellite tracking devices to control position and speed or for extra safety in an unlikely case of an accident (does not apply for subcontracted transportation services). Every car has full insurance. We always make sure to fulfill the highest security and safety standards for all our clients.

• It is important that you have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.

• We put all our effort into organizing the tour, therefore cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. A 50% refund will be given back. Cancellations will not be refunded with a shorter time notice.

• Please note tips for our guides are not included in the price.