land of seas and rivers
With our tour of the magnificent Ecuadorian coast, made up of fertile plains, hills and low elevations, and the beautiful Ecuadorian highlands, full of impressive mountains, volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, you will have the opportunity to get to know the country in the center of the world.
Information about the tour
Days that the tour operates: They are coordinated at the time of generating the reservation.
Duration: 9 days - 8 nights
Price: The price may vary according to the number of tourists, having as a reference the price per person in a minimum group of 4 people.
Languages that you will find the tour:
Spanish
English
Meeting point: It is coordinated with the tourists once the reservation is confirmed.
Limited quotas (tours are operated from 4 to 16 people)*
Reservations are made up to 2 weeks before the tour.
Adults (12 years and older)
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2 to 3 tourists -->$2,875.00
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4 or more touristsas -->$1,990.00
Children (5 to 11 years old)
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1 or more tourists -->$1800.00
Tour itinerary
-Day 1-
Your guide will pick you up at 5:00 p.m. from the airport or the terminal at which you arrive in the city of Quito (the meeting point is coordinated once the reservation is confirmed), to take you to the Dann Carlton Hotel, where we will meet we will stay our first night. Once at the hotel we will check-in, we will receive instructions for our trip and the next day's activities, and we will have free time to rest.
-Day 2-
Once we have checked out of the hotel, we will leave for Valle Hermoso, in the province of Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, where we will have our first adventure, in which we will go rafting. After our activity we will have lunch in La Concordia, and then move on to the beautiful city of Manta, on the Ecuadorian coast. There we will spend the night and have a delicious dinner, in one of the best hotels in the city, the Hotel Oro Verde.
-Day 3-
After a restful night next to the Pacific Ocean, we will continue our trip to the province of Santa Elena, where we will visit the popular city of Salinas. There we will have a delicious lunch, prepared with local seafood, and we will also be able to visit La Chocolatera, the furthest point from mainland Ecuador. After our visit to Salinas, we will leave for the Pearl of the Pacific, the beautiful city of Guayaquil, here we will have our dinner and spend the night at the Grand Hotel Guayaquil.
-Day 4-
On the morning of our fourth day and once we have checked out of the hotel, we will have an incredible city tour of the beautiful port city of Guayaquil, where we will be able to learn more about the history of this city. After the tour we will have a delicious lunch, and then leave for the city of Cuenca. Once in the colonial Cuenca, we will arrive at our hotel, the Hotel Victoria, where we will have time to rest before our dinner.
-Day 5-
On this day we will have the opportunity to enjoy 100% the Athens of Ecuador, since we will be able to visit the Amaru Biopark and in the afternoon have a city tour with guides from Cuenca, who will make us fall in love with this magical city. We will have our lunch and dinner at El Jardín Restaurant, which is located on the banks of the Tomebamba River, a combination of luxury and dreamlike landscapes.
-Day 6-
We will have the city of Cuenca as a base, without further ado we will visit Chordeleg, where we can shop for fine silver jewelry and learn about its manufacturing process. At noon we will return to Cuenca for our lunch and to be able to prepare our things for an afternoon-night spa; We will travel to Baños de Cuenca, where we can relax in one of the spas in the area. At night we will have our dinner at Libelula Restaurant and we will return to our hotel.
-Day 7-
Once we have checked out of our hotel, we will start the return trip to the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, but before that we will make a mandatory stop at the most important archaeological complex in the country. We will have the opportunity to visit the Ingapirca Archaeological Complex where we will learn about the history of the different peoples that inhabited the area. Arriving in Quito, we will have dinner in a magical place, with an incredible view of the city, Pim's restaurant. After our dinner, we will go to the Dann Carlton Hotel to check-in and rest.
-Day 8-
Our penultimate day will be dedicated to learning about La Carita de Dios, our beautiful city of Quito. A day where we will have a taste of the best Quito gastronomy, where we will visit a building that is more than four centuries old and we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates in the country.
We will close our tour with an incredible dinner at Café Mosaico, where we will be able to appreciate the magical sunsets of Quito.
-Day 9-
We will have our breakfast and we will check out of the hotel. This day will be free for us to tour Quito on our own. The schedules are coordinated to meet for the last time, to be able to take them to the airport or terminal, so that you can continue with your trip through Ecuador or back home.
Additional data on the tour
What is included in the tour?
Tour guide (bilingual)
Tourism ground transportation
Transfer In and Transfer Out to and from Mariscal Sucre Airport
Complete feeding (from the 2nd day to the 8th day)
Accommodation in double accommodation
White River Rafting
Visit to La Chocolatera
City Tours in:
Quito
Guayaquil
Basin
Visit to the Chordeleg Museum and filigree craft shops
SPA in Baths of Cuenca
Visit to Ingapirca
Entrance to the Ingapirca Ruins
Gastronomic-Cultural Tour in Quito
Tickets:
Museum of the City
Church of the Society of Jesus
What is not included in the tour?
Tips.
Alcoholic, non-alcoholic or bottled drinks that are not detailed in the menu.
Feeding of the first and ninth day.
Services and activities not specified in the itinerary.
How to pay the tour?
You can pay it in advance through transfer to our bank account.
How to find your guide on the day of the tour?
On the day of the tour you will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a crimson t-shirt and a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.
What to bring for the tour?
a couple of masks
Antiseptic gel or alcohol
Small and light backpack
Hydration (personal pack)
Binoculars (optional)
Camera (optional)
Identification document (identity card for nationals and passport for foreigners)
Comfortable, sporty and light clothing.
Comfortable and well-made shoes.
Sun hat or cap, sunscreen
Buff (optional)
Insect repellent .
Other tour information
Tour packages are operated with a maximum of 16 people per group.
We are aware of the threat of contagion from Covid-19, so as a requirement for the tour you must present your vaccination card with at least the first dose (or, failing that, a negative PCR test).
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the number of tourists, weather conditions, etc.
The tour is not recommended for children under 7 years old or for adults over 70 years old.
In the reservation indicate food restrictions and allergies.