A family-friendly small-group journey through Ecuador’s Quito, Papallacta hot springs, and the Amazon, blending hands-on cultural experiences with guided nature adventures and unique stays.
  • Walk Quito’s historic center and La Compañía de Jesús.
  • Stand at the equator at Mitad del Mundo and Intiñan Museum.
  • Gaze into Pululahua Volcano’s inhabited crater from the viewpoint.
  • Soak in Papallacta’s thermal pools amid the high Andes.
  • Visit a Kichwa family for chicha tasting and blowgun practice.
  • Float the Arajuno River tubing, spotting monkeys and tropical birds.
  • Make artisanal chocolate from cacao at the Chocolate House.
  • Watch white caimans from the jetty at Caiman Lagoon.
Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room.



Please remember that hotel/lodge standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel.



On our Ecuador trip, we use various different types of accommodations that are unique to the various environments experienced on this trip. From a jungle lodge in The Amazon to a hot springs resort at Papallacta, these are wonderful places to stay.