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Ecuador Beaches & Coastal Adventure
7 days, Cuenca to Quito
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Cities, beach, exploring, beach — we know the choice between kickin’ it on the shore and seeing all those sites can be a tough one, so we got rid of the struggle. Exploring highlights along Ecuador’s scenic coast will give you that laid-back vibe with a little extra sweetness when you get to stop at a cacao-farming hacienda. With time to see the colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca, you can then chill out in surfer’s paradise, Montañita. See? Debates aren’t so hard to win after all.
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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7 days
Cuenca to Quito
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Trip Code: SECE
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Ripple Score
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Ripple Score for this trip: 78
Itinerary
Day 1Cuenca
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cuenca
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt for a city tour or go hiking in Cajas National Park.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Cuenca/Montañita
Head to the coastal laid-back surf town of Montañita. En route, stop at a traditional cacao hacienda.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Montañita/Puerto López
Head to the beach town of Puerto Lopez and the beautiful Machalilla National Park that surrounds it. There are tons of activities in the area to take part in over the next few days.
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BreakfastDay 5Puerto López
Enjoy free time to explore. Optional activities include hiking in Machalilla National Park, relaxing on white-sand beaches, or whale- watching (when in season). Or, opt for the popular day-trip to Isla del Plata, home to a variety of seabirds including blue-footed boobies and fantastic snorkelling that rivals the Galápagos.
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BreakfastDay 6Puerto López/Quito
Fly Back to Quito and enjoy free time. Opt to take a city tour, ride the cable car up the nearby volcano, or relax in one of the city's many cafés and restaurants.
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BreakfastDay 7Quito
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Cacao Hacienda, Naranjito
- Your Discover Moment: Puerto López
- Montañita stay
- Machalilla National Park stay
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts
Allow USD175-230 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, private vehicle, plane.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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