9 days
Quito, Riobamba, Guayaquil, Puerto Llopez

Cascading waterfalls and misty cliffs define the beauty of Ecuador.

On your in-depth tour, straddle the earth’s hemispheres at the equatorial line, enjoy a boat cruise down the Guayas River and observe Ecuador’s unique wildlife on Isla de la Plata. You will also gain a deeper understanding of local communities during your cultural immersion activities.
  • Day 1: Fly to Ecuador

    Arrive in Quito

  • 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

  • Day 3: La Tacunga • Riobamba

    Travel to the La Tacunga region

    Take a short hike at Quilotoa Volcano

    Travel to the Riobamba region

  • Day 4: Riobamba • Guayaquil

    Participate in cultural immersion activities

    • Meet children at their school
    • Observe farming, handicrafts, cooking

    Travel to Guayaquil

  • Day 5: Guayaquil

    Visit a local school or take part in a service project

    Take a tour of Guayaquil

    • Malecon 2000 riverfront park
    • Cerro Santa Ana neighborhood

    Take a boat cruise on the Guayas River

  • Day 6: Guayaquil • Puerto López

    Visit the Parque Histórico Guayaquil

    Travel via the Ruta del Spondylus to Puerto López

  • Day 7: Puerto López

    Enjoy a boat ride to Machalilla National Park

    Visit Isla de la Plata

    Snorkel off Isla de la Plata

  • Day 8: Puerto López • Guayaquil

    Visit the Cocoa and Mango Plantation

    Travel to Guayaquil

  • Day 9: Depart for home

    *Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.

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  • Day 1: Fly to Ecuador

    Arrive in Quito

  • 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

  • Day 3: La Tacunga • Riobamba

    Travel to the La Tacunga region

    Take a short hike at Quilotoa Volcano

    Travel to the Riobamba region

  • Day 4: Riobamba • Guayaquil

    Participate in cultural immersion activities

    • Meet children at their school
    • Observe farming, handicrafts, cooking

    Travel to Guayaquil

  • Day 5: Guayaquil

    Visit a local school or take part in a service project

    Take a tour of Guayaquil

    • Malecon 2000 riverfront park
    • Cerro Santa Ana neighborhood

    Take a boat cruise on the Guayas River

  • Day 6: Guayaquil • Puerto López

    Visit the Parque Histórico Guayaquil

    Travel via the Ruta del Spondylus to Puerto López

  • Day 7: Puerto López

    Enjoy a boat ride to Machalilla National Park

    Visit Isla de la Plata

    Snorkel off Isla de la Plata

  • Day 8: Puerto López • Guayaquil

    Visit the Cocoa and Mango Plantation

    Travel to Guayaquil

  • Day 9: Depart for home

    *Please note, some flights will depart late in the evening which will result in the group arriving back in the U.S. on the following day.

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 4 lunches

  • Guided sightseeing

    1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director

  • Entrances

    Santo Domingo Monestary; Intinan Museum; Guayas River boat cruise; Isla de la Plata; Snorkeling; Cocoa and Mango Plantation

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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