Discover Ecuador
From towering waterfalls to dreamy cloud forests, Ecuador is where Mother Nature did some of her best work.
In this lush South American sanctuary, nestled between Colombia and Peru, journey past volcanoes in the central Andes, hike around mangroves in the Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve, and hold on tight during a whitewater rafting adventure in the rainforest. You'll also experience the country's rich culture, from meeting indigenous people in the Amazon to dining with locals in the Andes.
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intinan Museum
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Day 3: Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
- Meet children at their school
- Observe farming, handicrafts, cooking
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Day 4: Alausi
Experience the Nariz del Diablo train ride
Travel through Ingapirca to Cuenca
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Day 5: Cuenca
Take a guided tour of Cuenca
Participate in salsa lessons
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Day 6: Cuenca
Spend the day with the local community in Cuenca
Visit a ceramics shop
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Day 7: Cuenca • Guayaquil
Visit the Cajas National Park
Visit a cocoa plantation
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intinan Museum
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Day 3: Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
- Meet children at their school
- Observe farming, handicrafts, cooking
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Day 4: Alausi
Experience the Nariz del Diablo train ride
Travel through Ingapirca to Cuenca
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Day 5: Cuenca
Take a guided tour of Cuenca
Participate in salsa lessons
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Day 6: Cuenca
Spend the day with the local community in Cuenca
Visit a ceramics shop
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Day 7: Cuenca • Guayaquil
Visit the Cajas National Park
Visit a cocoa plantation
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Santo Domingo Monastery; Nariz del Diablo train; Ingapirca; School visit; Salsa lesson; Cajas National Park; Cocoa plantation; With extension: Isla de la Plata NP; Snorkeling
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.