Experience Ecuador
Discover an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and modern Ecuadorean life on this tour, where a visit to country capital, Quito, affords an ideal setting between two Andean mountain peaks that will inspire students to immerse themselves in the country’s vast natural beauty and proud heritage.
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: Quito
Visit the Church of la Compañía de Jesús
Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
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Day 3: Quito • Baños
Travel to Baños
Take a tour of Baños
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Cathedral
- New Cathedral
Visit an organic chocolate factory
- Learn about the sourcing of Cacao from Indigenous family producers
- See how the beans are turned into chocolate
- Taste some different chocolate samples
Enjoy an authentic Ecuadorian cooking class
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Day 4: Baños • Riobamba
Enjoy a hike on one of the many trails through the Baños rainforest
Travel to Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
- Observe farming, handicrafts, cooking
- Eat lunch with the community
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Day 5: Riobamba • Ingapirca • Cuenca
Travel to Cuenca via Ingapirca
Visit the ruins at Ingapirca
Learn how your food travels from farm to table during a guided visit to the Gastronomic Museum
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Day 6: Cuenca
Take a Tour Director-led walking tour of Cuenca
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Cathedral
- New Cathedral
- Flower market
Visit the Straw Hat Museum to learn about the history of this traditional accessory
Enjoy an interactive experience with locals outside of Cuenca
Visit a ceramics shop
Take a traditional dance lesson
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Day 7: Cuenca • Guayaquil • Depart for home
Travel to Guayaquil
Visit Cajas National Park
Visit a cocoa farm
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home
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Day 8: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Guayaquil • Puerto López
Travel to Puerto López via the Ruta del Spondylus
Stop for a photo at one of the beautiful beaches on the way to Puerto López
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Day 9: Puerto López
Enjoy a boat ride to Machalilla National Park
Tour Isla de la Plata with an expert local guide
Go snorkeling
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Day 10: Puerto López • Dos Mangas • Guayaquil • Depart for home
Travel to Guayaquil via Dos Mangas
Hike in the coastal rainforest
Visit a handicraft workshop
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: Quito
Visit the Church of la Compañía de Jesús
Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
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Day 3: Quito • Baños
Travel to Baños
Take a tour of Baños
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Cathedral
- New Cathedral
Visit an organic chocolate factory
- Learn about the sourcing of Cacao from Indigenous family producers
- See how the beans are turned into chocolate
- Taste some different chocolate samples
Enjoy an authentic Ecuadorian cooking class
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Day 4: Baños • Riobamba
Enjoy a hike on one of the many trails through the Baños rainforest
Travel to Riobamba
Participate in cultural immersion activities
- Observe farming, handicrafts, cooking
- Eat lunch with the community
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Day 5: Riobamba • Ingapirca • Cuenca
Travel to Cuenca via Ingapirca
Visit the ruins at Ingapirca
Learn how your food travels from farm to table during a guided visit to the Gastronomic Museum
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Day 6: Cuenca
Take a Tour Director-led walking tour of Cuenca
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Cathedral
- New Cathedral
- Flower market
Visit the Straw Hat Museum to learn about the history of this traditional accessory
Enjoy an interactive experience with locals outside of Cuenca
Visit a ceramics shop
Take a traditional dance lesson
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Day 7: Cuenca • Guayaquil • Depart for home
Travel to Guayaquil
Visit Cajas National Park
Visit a cocoa farm
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home
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Day 8: Arrive home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Guayaquil • Puerto López
Travel to Puerto López via the Ruta del Spondylus
Stop for a photo at one of the beautiful beaches on the way to Puerto López
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Day 9: Puerto López
Enjoy a boat ride to Machalilla National Park
Tour Isla de la Plata with an expert local guide
Go snorkeling
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Day 10: Puerto López • Dos Mangas • Guayaquil • Depart for home
Travel to Guayaquil via Dos Mangas
Hike in the coastal rainforest
Visit a handicraft workshop
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home
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Day 11: Arrive 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.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
