Explore this curated mainland Ecuador itinerary crafted by World Journeys Plus. Designed especially for photographic discovery and wildlife observation with expert local guides, every detail can be tailored from 1 to 8 guests.

Day 1: Arrival in Quito
Arrive in historic Quito, meet your tour director, and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy welcome drinks.

Day 2: Historic Quito and the Middle of the World
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage centre of Quito, visiting ornate churches and panoramic viewpoints. In the afternoon, travel to the Mitad del Mundo monument to stand directly on the equatorial line.

Day 3: Otavalo indigenous market and Andean highlands
Journey north through the dramatic Andean mountains to Otavalo. Browse the vibrant craft and textile market, meet local artisans, and capture stunning photos of volcanic crater lakes.

Day 4: Cotopaxi National Park
Travel south down the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park. Explore the high-altitude paramo, admire views of the snow-capped active volcano, and photograph native birdlife around Lake Limpiopungo.

Days 5–6: Baños and the Amazon cloud forest
Descend through lush valleys to Baños, known for its majestic waterfalls and thermal waters. Continue into the biodiversity-rich cloud forest with a specialist wildlife guide to photograph exotic hummingbirds, toucans, and lush orchid trails.

Day 7: Return to Quito and onward travel
Enjoy a scenic morning drive back to Quito for your flight home, or seamlessly extend your journey with our small group Galapagos Islands cruise.

Every itinerary is fully customisable to your preferred pace, photographic interests, and personal travel style.