Solo-ish Ecuador

Solo-ish Ecuador

• Trip code: 417X039
• Dauer: 7
• Stil: Solo-ish Adventures

Dreaming of an adventure through Ecuador’s breathtaking landscapes and the heart of the Amazon but don’t want to go it alone? Good news: Ecuador’s irresistible charm is calling, and this Solo-ish adventure is your perfect ticket in. Stand right on the Equator at the Intiñan Museum, take in the towering beauty of Cotopaxi — one of the world’s highest active volcanoes — and soak in the magic of Baños with its cloud forests, waterfalls, and hot springs. Then, dive into the dense Amazon jungle, where warm hospitality and wild beauty await. Over seven unforgettable days, you’ll experience it all alongside fellow solo travellers who are just as ready for the adventure as you are.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (4 N) auf Basis Zweibettzimmer und Amazonas-Dschungel-Lodge (2 N). Wenn du ein eigenes Zimmer haben willst, siehe unten für die Option „My Own Room“

Checklist

Amazon:
• Knee-length socks
• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
• Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts
• Pack liners to waterproof bags

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Leader

CEO während der ganzen Reise, lokale Guides

Group Size Notes

Max 16, avg. 14

Highlights

Enjoy an immersive dinner party in Quito with your fellow travellers featuring traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, Visit the Intiñan Museum on the equator and try out some of the cool science experiments there, Walk to new heights in Cotopaxi National Park and see the Limpiopungo Lagoon, Partake in the G for Good Shandia Biking experience as the group travels into the Amazon

Introduction

Dreaming of an adventure through Ecuador’s breathtaking landscapes and the heart of the Amazon but don’t want to go it alone? Good news: Ecuador’s irresistible charm is calling, and this Solo-ish adventure is your perfect ticket in. Stand right on the Equator at the Intiñan Museum, take in the towering beauty of Cotopaxi — one of the world’s highest active volcanoes — and soak in the magic of Baños with its cloud forests, waterfalls, and hot springs. Then, dive into the dense Amazon jungle, where warm hospitality and wild beauty await. Over seven unforgettable days, you’ll experience it all alongside fellow solo travellers who are just as ready for the adventure as you are

Meals Included

6 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD95-125 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Baños
- Heiße Quellen (4USD pro Person)
- Reiten (25USD pro Person)
- Wanderung (Gratis)
- Baños Canyoning
- Visit Casa del Arbol
- Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Visit
- Wildwasser-Rafting (30USD pro Person)

Start / Finish

von Quito

Transport

Privatfahrzeug, Motorboot, Fahrrad, zu Fuß

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Shandia Community Erlebnis & Radtour, Shandia
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dinner Party: Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience, Quito
We Day: Minca Community Chocolate Tasting, Quito
G Day: The Wild Landscapes of Cotopaxi & Baños, Cotopaxi National Park
Me Day: Baños Me Day, Baños
Dein Wellness-Moment: Besuch der Thermalquellen von Papallacta, Papallacta. Complimentary arrival transfer. Shandia Community Walk, Cacao Plantation Visit, & Chicha Tasting. Amazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit. Free time in Baños and the Amazon. Papallacta hot springs visit and soak. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Minimum Age 18+

The minimum age for this trip is 18 years

Itinerary

Day 1 Dinner Party: Quito

Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel in Quito where you will attend a welcome briefing with your newest travel companions. Then, head out on foot through the city streets to your hands-on cooking experience with the entire group. Listen to instructions from a talented local chef and enjoy stories throughout the lesson about the various ingredients and dishes you are working on creating. Witness the joy of sharing a meal prepared together and come away with new knowledge of Ecuador’s culinary tastes and traditions

Day 2 We Day: Quito

Today is all about the landscapes and communities of Ecuador. Start the day with a city tour of Quito and walk past important sites like the golden Compañia Church, San Francisco Square, and the Panecillo, a towering statue of the virgin of Quito. Then dive deeper into the meaning of community with an intriguing chocolate tasting experience through a locally-owned establishment that prioritizes the values of Minka, a tradition of collective labour that supports many social and infrastructure projects. Enjoy an included lunch afterwards featuring many traditional local dishes and continue to the Intiñan museum to explore the scientific riches only found on our planet’s equatorial line. Enjoy a free evening back in Quito

Day 3 G Day: Cotopaxi & Baños

Prepare to experience what G Adventures does best and enjoy an epic adventurous day in Cotopaxi National Park with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Depart from Quito in the morning and enjoy a day immersed in the wilds of this high Andean ecosystem. Highlights include a visit to Limpiopungo Lake featuring picturesque views of the Cotopaxi volcano. If feeling up for it, travellers can hike up to the refuge at 4800m to get closer to the volcano, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings at the lagoon. On the way out, visit an old military fortress built on a hilltop and offering 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. From here travel to Baños for an orientation walk through the abundantly green surroundings, and be on the lookout, for an unexpected surprise to cap off G Day

Day 4 Me Day: Baños

It’s time for a day that belongs to you! The choice really is all yours. From spending the day doing an array of optional activities available like hiking to the Pailon del Diablo or soaking in the local hot springs. You’ll also have the option of joining your CEO for a visit to the famous Casa del Arbol perched on a hilltop overlooking epic views of the Tungurahua volcano on a clear day. Dinner will be on your own this evening amid the lush scenery of Baños

Day 5 Baños/Tena

Travel away from the misty green foliage of Baños to the lush Amazon Jungle and your community lodge stay in the rainforest. Here, you’ll enjoy the hospitality of the local indigenous people of Shandia and experience life in the jungle firsthand. Once you arrive the group will cycle through the community and discover the beauty of the area with a local member as your guide. Your lodge stay is operated by the people of Shandia, who are committed to providing guests with a sustainable and authentic experience. After the bike ride and delicious lunch, the group will embark on a village walk and tour the cacao plantation here. Learn more about the cultivation process and the traditional chicha drink, which you can try a taste of. This is followed by an included dinner at the lodge

Day 6 Tena

Enter into the rainforest today during a jungle walk led by a member of the lodge’s community. Learn more about the plants and animals found in this region and how the indigenous people have been using them across generations. Finish the walk with a visit to the Pimpilala Waterfalls where you can choose to take a quick dip into the natural pool at the base if time allows. Travel back to the lodge for an included lunch and enjoy a free afternoon to relax and explore the property on your own. You can also choose to participate in any number of the other activities offered onsite. Come back together for a group dinner and celebrate your final night in the mighty Amazon

Day 7 Tena/Quito

Enjoy one final breakfast at the Amazon lodge before transferring to Papallacta. Here, take some time to relax in the natural mineral hot pools with volcanic views before travelling back to Quito. The tour ends upon arrival at the airport. Please book onward travel from 8pm onwards

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Dinner Party: Quito

Please ensure your arrival flights land prior to 3pm

Day 2 We Day: Quito

Day 3 G Day: Cotopaxi & Baños

Day 4 Me Day: Baños

Pre-book the Baños Canyoning Adventure to enjoy the stunning scenery in Sangay National Park

Day 5 Baños/Tena

Day 6 Tena

Day 7 Tena/Quito