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Ecuador in a Week | 2026
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Length
7 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Quito (Ecuador)
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Ends in
Quito (Ecuador)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 14, 2026 to DEC 8, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds., Small GroupThere is at least one season during which this tour is offered as a Small Group. Such seasons are noted as being Small Group within the related date range.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$669.60
Overview
Head into the lush jungle and discover Ecuador in all its natural glory. Get local with an indigenous community, get up close and personal with a live volcano and make a splash in stunning waterfalls and hot springs. With one foot in each hemisphere, you will discover the true heart of this diverse country.
Visited During Tour
Banos (Ecuador) | Quito (Ecuador) | Tena (Ecuador)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Ecuador in a Week | 2026 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 181-385
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1Start Quito
Welcome to Quito! The mood will be sky high as we gather in Ecuador's capital. This modern day city (nicknamed the 'light of America') is built on ancient Incan ruins and boasts one of the best preserved historic centers in America. It was also the first city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We'll jump straight in to a team tour of the city, skip between two hemispheres at the Equatorial line. Squeezing in a visit to the IInti-Ñan Museum should round off the first day on trip pretty nicely.
Accommodations: Ibis Quito (or similar) -
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2Quito to Tena
It’s out of the city & into the lush jungle with spectacular views en route. Not a bad way to spend the day. With vibrant hills and tumbling rivers, Tena is a dream for white water rafting - and that's exactly what you'll have the chance to do! After that, we'll settle in for the night, ready for big adventures tomorrow.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar) -
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3Tena
Today is yours to roam the city and jungle to your hearts content. Maybe unwind over a few hot sugar cane and cinnamon drinks and a traditional Guayuza, or opt to visit a local indigenous community - a pretty cool way to truly go local and give back on your trip. You'll get the chance to meet a shaman, play soccer with the local kids and really experience what tribe life is all about in this part of the world. Like the sound of this? Maybe consider packing some extra school supplies or tasty treats in your luggage - absolutely not essential but definitely appreciated by the local children. Tonight, we'll feast on delicious meats, sauces and salads, all traditional and sourced locally from the area. YUM.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar) -
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4Tena to Baños
Good morning, Amazonian roamers! Today we're off to the adrenaline capital of Baños, so time to shimmy our way out of the rainforest - our next adventure awaits... Sitting amidst tumbling valleys, waterfalls, and the still active Volcán Tungurahua, Baños is a big deal on the natural beauty front. If "Thrill Seeker" is your middle name, you'll love to opt for today's Zip Line and Canyoneering experiences. Afterwards, we'll feast on a DELISH spread of perfectly seasoned barbecue meats, before we burn away all those calories with salsa - with our friendly local teacher, Edith. Now, that's a night well spent!
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar) -
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5Baños
The adventure opportunities are endless today, with horseback riding, canyoneering and ziplining all on the menu. And trust us, this isn’t just any regular old zipline – we’re talking aerial bridges, rock climbing and speeding through the skies, Superman style – pretty much the ultimate aerial adventure. Don’t have such a head for heights? Horsey fun and canyoneering expeditions will keep you on your toes. Oh what a tough day this will be in Banos – deciding how best to embrace your inner adventurer.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar) -
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6Baños to Quito
You've got another chance to explore this beautiful city - lucky you! At night, we'll dine on a traditional Ecuadorian meal as our time in this wonderful country comes to an end.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ibis Quito (or similar) -
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7End Quito
Your trip ends after breakfast today when it's time to say adios to your new bffs. Why not continue the adventure on head onto our Galapagos Island Hopper or Peru Uncovered trip?
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Ecuador in a Week | 2026 tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Quito at 8:00am and ends in Quito at 11:00am. It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change. Check your travel documents for How To Get There & Kick-Start Meeting information.* TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through Contiki. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.* PASSPORT: A passport is needed to enter Ecuador for all passengers unless they are residents or citizens of Ecuador. Passport details are required for all Latin America trips. The clients name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, gender, passport number, expiry date with 6 months validity, and nationality is required.* VISAS: Visas may be required for this trip. It is the client's responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated on behalf of Contiki by our trusted third party supplier Adventure Journeys and led by one of our own wonderful Contiki Trip Managers.
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