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Solo-ish Ecuador

Dreaming of an adventure through Ecuador’s breathtaking landscapes and the heart of the Amazon but don’t want to go it alone? Good news: Ecuador’s irresistible charm is calling, and this Solo-ish adventure is your perfect ticket in. Stand right on the Equator at the Intiñan Museum, take in the towering beauty of Cotopaxi — one of the world’s highest active volcanoes — and soak in the magic of Baños with its cloud forests, waterfalls, and hot springs. Then, dive into the dense Amazon jungle, where warm hospitality and wild beauty await. Over seven unforgettable days, you’ll experience it all alongside fellow solo travellers who are just as ready for the adventure as you are.

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7 DaysQuito to Quito
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: SEQS
From $884.25 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Solo-ish Adventures

For solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18+

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Solo-ish Ecuador - Itinerary

Trip Start: QuitoTrip End: Quito

DAY 1

Dinner Party: Quito

Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel in Quito where you will attend a welcome briefing with your newest travel companions. Then, head out on foot through the city streets to your hands-on cooking experience with the entire group. Listen to instructions from a talented local chef and enjoy stories throughout the lesson about the various ingredients and dishes you are working on creating. Witness the joy of sharing a meal prepared together and come away with new knowledge of Ecuador’s culinary tastes and traditions.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience:
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Join your fellow Solo-ish travellers in an immersive cooking class led by an expert resident chef in Quito. Upon arrival to the class space there will be a brief explanation of what’s to come and then the group will rotate between three different prep stations. Signature dishes made will depend on the ingredients available, but some options might include shrimp ceviche, tamales, soups, and incorporate fresh local fruits throughout. Learn about the local history and preparation of these delicious foods, and sit down for a family-style meal of your tasty creations. You’ll leave with full stomachs and heads abuzz with new culinary knowledge to bring back home.

Hotel Eugenia:
Hotel Eugenia

Solo-ish Ecuador - Itinerary

Trip Start: QuitoTrip End: Quito
DAY 1
Dinner Party: Quito

DAY 1

Dinner Party: Quito

Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel in Quito where you will attend a welcome briefing with your newest travel companions. Then, head out on foot through the city streets to your hands-on cooking experience with the entire group. Listen to instructions from a talented local chef and enjoy stories throughout the lesson about the various ingredients and dishes you are working on creating. Witness the joy of sharing a meal prepared together and come away with new knowledge of Ecuador’s culinary tastes and traditions.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience:
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Join your fellow Solo-ish travellers in an immersive cooking class led by an expert resident chef in Quito. Upon arrival to the class space there will be a brief explanation of what’s to come and then the group will rotate between three different prep stations. Signature dishes made will depend on the ingredients available, but some options might include shrimp ceviche, tamales, soups, and incorporate fresh local fruits throughout. Learn about the local history and preparation of these delicious foods, and sit down for a family-style meal of your tasty creations. You’ll leave with full stomachs and heads abuzz with new culinary knowledge to bring back home.

Hotel Eugenia:
Hotel Eugenia

DAY 2
We Day: Quito
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DAY 3
G Day: Cotopaxi & Baños
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DAY 4
Me Day: Baños
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DAY 5
Baños/Tena
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DAY 6
Tena
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DAY 7
Tena/Quito
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
  • Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Dinner Party: Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience, Quito
  • We Day: Minca Community Chocolate Tasting, Quito
  • G Day: The Wild Landscapes of Cotopaxi & Baños, Cotopaxi National Park
  • Me Day: Baños Me Day, Baños
  • Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Shandia Community Walk, Cacao Plantation Visit, & Chicha Tasting
  • Amazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit
  • Free time in Baños and the Amazon
  • Papallacta hot springs visit and soak
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (4 nts) on a twinshare basis and Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts). If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, motorboat, bicycle, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Solo-ish Ecuador Departure Dates

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Sun, Feb 15 2026Sat, Feb 21 2026Sold Out $839.2 USD
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Sun, Mar 15 2026Sat, Mar 21 2026Sold Out $839.2 USD
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Sun, Apr 12 2026Sat, Apr 18 2026Sold Out $943.2 USD
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Sun, May 17 2026Sat, May 23 2026Sold Out $943.2 USD
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Sun, Jun 28 2026Sat, Jul 04 2026Open (12)$999.2 USD
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Sun, Jul 19 2026Sat, Jul 25 2026Open (10)$936.75 USD
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Sun, Aug 30 2026Sat, Sep 05 2026Open (10)$936.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 27 2026Sat, Oct 03 2026Open (8)$884.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Oct 25 2026Sat, Oct 31 2026Open (11)$884.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Nov 29 2026Sat, Dec 05 2026Sold Out $786.75 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Dinner Party: Flavours of Ecuador Cooking Experience, Quito
We Day: Minca Community Chocolate Tasting, Quito
G Day: The Wild Landscapes of Cotopaxi & Baños, Cotopaxi National Park
Me Day: Baños Me Day, Baños
Your Wellness Moment: Papallacta Hot Springs Visit, Papallacta. Complimentary arrival transfer. Shandia Community Walk, Cacao Plantation Visit, & Chicha Tasting. Amazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit. Free time in Baños and the Amazon. Papallacta hot springs visit and soak. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Enjoy an immersive dinner party in Quito with your fellow travellers featuring traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, Visit the Intiñan Museum on the equator and try out some of the cool science experiments there, Walk to new heights in Cotopaxi National Park and see the Limpiopungo Lagoon, Partake in the G for Good Shandia Biking experience as the group travels into the Amazon

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

2. THE TUNGURAHUA VOLCANO
Please note this tour travels to Baños. The Tungurahua volcano in the area around Baños is constantly active. G Adventures have operated countless tours to the Baños area over the years without incident. However, we are obligated to point out that travel to the area is at your own risk, to exercise caution when travelling in the area. Further, we urge you to check your insurance coverage with your insurance provider prior to travel to the Baños area.

3. CONFIRM YOUR DETAILS
G Adventures requires your passport number, full name and date of birth at the time of booking. Please make sure you give this information to your travel agent.

Once you have confirmed your booking please give us your international flight details and advise us if you have any important issues such as allergies, special diets, etc.

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