8-Day Andes to Amazon Private 4x4 Adventure

Explore Ecuador's diverse landscapes on a private 8-day 4x4 adventure. Discover the Andes, Amazon, and cloud forests at your own pace, with optional activities and cultural encounters.
Day 1: Arrival in Quito

Begin your adventure with a panoramic tour of Quito's Old Town. If you wish, make an optional visit to the Mitad del Mundo, where you can stand on the equator line.

Day 2: Quito to Mindo Cloud Forest

Travel from Quito to the Mindo Cloud Forest, crossing the slopes of the Pichincha volcanic complex. Choose from a variety of activities, including cycling, birdwatching, hiking, or visiting orchid and butterfly gardens. You can also opt for a chocolate or coffee tour.

Day 3: Mindo to Otavalo

Start your day with an optional early morning birdwatching tour. After breakfast, head back to the Andes. Stop at the sundial in Cayambe and taste the traditional Bizcocho de Cayambe with cheese. Continue to Otavalo, known for its vibrant markets and indigenous culture.
Stay in Oyacachi Community for an optional visit to its natural hot springs.

Day 4: Oyacachi to Papallacta

We cross Cayambe-Coca National Park with a lot of possibilities to see wildlife and lagoons. Continue east toward the Amazon basin, watching the landscape change from Andean mountains to tropical foothills. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the rainforest and a comfortable overnight stay in the Archidona area.

Day 5: Amazon Rainforest and Local Experiences

Discover the natural and cultural richness of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Depending on local availability and your interests, experiences may include a canoe excursion, observation of tropical birds and wildlife, learning about medicinal plants, or discovering traditional cacao and chocolate production. Spend the night in Misahualli.

Day 6: Baños Waterfalls Route

Travel from the Amazon region to Baños de Agua Santa. Explore the famous Waterfalls Route along the Pastaza River canyon, visit Pailón del Diablo, and enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking waterfalls and lush vegetation. Spend the night in Baños.

Day 7: Quilotoa Loop and Andean Communities

Discover the remote landscapes of the Quilotoa Loop, with its deep canyons, agricultural valleys, and traditional Indigenous communities. Choose an active day with a hike to the lagoon or explore the region by vehicle. Visit Quilotoa's spectacular turquoise crater lagoon and enjoy its viewpoints, with an optional descent to the lakeshore depending on time and conditions. Continue through rural Andean scenery toward Sigchos for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Return to Quito via the Andean Highlands

After breakfast, travel back toward Quito through the eastern Andes. Explore Cotopaxi National Park, visit Limpiopungo Lagoon at approximately 3,800 m, and enjoy views of the surrounding volcanoes and páramo landscapes. Depending on the route, weather, and available time, enjoy activities like horseback riding or hiking before continuing to your hotel or Quito Airport.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.