Ecuador · Yoga & Meditation

8-Day Yoga Retreat in Ecuador with Andes, Amazon and Otavalo

8 Days Round trip from Quito Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Practice yoga in the Andes and the Amazon with certified yoga guides
  • 02 Discover Quito's culture on a guided city tour
  • 03 Explore the bustling markets of Otavalo
  • 04 Meditate in the magnificent landscape of Cotopaxi Volcano
  • 05 Visit Misahualli, "The Monkey's Town," known for its Capuchin monkeys
  • 06 Enjoy a canoe ride to the Arajuno River

Practice yoga in the lush rainforests and natural landscapes of Ecuador on this 8-day guided tour. Explore the capital of Quito, shop in the colorful Otavalo Market, and visit Cotopaxi Volcano with views of Atacazo, Corazón, Ilinizas, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui along the mighty Andes. Learn correct yoga poses such as Sun Salutations and pranayama in diverse settings, meditate with the sound of waterfalls, and enjoy a canoe ride to the Arajuno River. The journey also takes you into the Amazon and to Misahualli, known as "The Monkey's Town" for its Capuchin monkeys.

Waking up to the sounds of jungle wildlife is considered a welcome sign in the most diverse forest in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Baños de Agua Santa, Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park, Otavalo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Quito

  • Upon your arrival, you will be transferred overland to your hotel in Quito. Our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for the night.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included: N/A

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star hotel

2
Day 02

Quito Sightseeing and Yoga

  • After enjoying Quito's attractions and learning about the city and culture, we have the perfect activity for the end of the day.
  • We will begin with a warm-up to work on mobility moves, release tension, and get ready for a nice yoga flow. Your teacher will guide you throughout the entire session so you can learn all the asanas (postures) correctly and improve your alignment.
  • Perform Sun Salutations closer to the sun.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star hotel

3
Day 03

Otavalo Market and Andean Yoga

  • In the morning, we will visit Otavalo Market and its surroundings. This is a great location to admire the volcanoes and enjoy our cultural roots.
  • Before lunch, we will get some flowing energy from the water. On this magnificent tour, we have lakes with so much history and energy flowing from the Andes. Our yoga session will include asanas to absorb some of this energy, along with mobility exercises to help you feel even more relaxed.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star hotel

4
Day 04

Cotopaxi National Park and Baños

  • Early in the morning, there is another yoga session in the Andes.
  • Then, our destination is one of the most important national parks in the central Andes. Located 86 kilometers from the city of Quito, it gives us the opportunity to change the panorama of cars and buildings for the Andean Páramo and the chuquiraguas (an endemic plant of the highlands).
  • Along the Panamericana Sur, also known as the "Avenida de los Volcanes," you can see volcanoes such as Atacazo, Corazón, Ilinizas, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, among others, before finally reaching the entrance to Cotopaxi National Park.
  • Then we will continue towards Baños for the night. Upon arrival, we will meditate in the hotel garden.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star hotel

5
Day 05

Yoga and Waterfalls in Baños

  • After the amazing day trip to the magical surroundings of Baños, you deserve some relaxing time. A pranayama session (breathing technique) will be ideal to start today's yoga session, followed by a nice flow to energize our body with the elements around us.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-star hotel

6
Day 06

Amazon Yoga Experience

The Amazon - what a dream place for a yoga session.

  • After sitting in a car for a while, there is nothing better than practicing some mobility and yoga to stretch the back and legs, improve posture, and enjoy the Amazon to the fullest just before sunset.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star hotel

7
Day 07

Jungle Adventure and Sunset Yoga

Waking up to the sounds of jungle wildlife is considered a welcome sign in the most diverse forest in the world.

  • After breakfast, we will take a motor canoe ride on the Napo River, visiting villages such as Misahualli, known as "The Monkey's Town" because Capuchin monkeys are all over the place. Then we will continue the canoe ride to the Arajuno River and enjoy yoga from a great location to admire the sunset.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star hotel

8
Day 08

Final Yoga Session and Return to Quito

  • Early in the morning, it is our last yoga session before we begin our journey back to Quito. Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

The hotel is not included on this day.

Cotopaxi Volcano, Otavalo Market, Napo River canoe, Arajuno River

Where this trip takes you

Cotopaxi Volcano, Otavalo Market, Napo River canoe, Arajuno River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Quito 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 8 days/7 nights hotel accommodation (tourist superior rooms)
  • "Welcome to Ecuador" orientation meeting
  • Breakfast every day of the tour, plus lunch and dinner as specified in the program
  • Transfers and transportation by private transport
  • English-speaking certified yoga teachers and tour guides
  • Entrance fees according to the itinerary, where mentioned as included
  • All sightseeing according to the itinerary
  • Travel assistance
  • All hikes mentioned in the program

What's Not Included

  • International airfare to Quito
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Any personal expenses, such as laundry and phone calls
  • Any activity not specified in the program
  • Any hotel nights before or after the tour program; if you would like add-ons, please let us know in advance

What to bring

  • Yoga mat: lightweight and easy to carry (or you can rent one).
  • Yoga block: for added support during poses (optional).
  • Comfortable clothing: moisture-wicking and flexible outfits.
  • Socks/grippy socks: if you prefer some grip while practicing.

Know before you go

  • You don't need to be a yoga expert - just bring an open mind, an adventurous spirit, and a genuine desire to reconnect in diverse settings that enhance your practice.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Quito, Ecuador
Tour start
Quito, Ecuador
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Quito.

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