Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Start point
- Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (On day 1 meet your Guide for the Welcome Briefing at 18:00 at the lobby, 18:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore the old town of Quito and surrounding area (can be organized as a day trip with advance request)
Landmarks Quito Old Town Pichincha Volcano 
- Day 2
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch prepared by guides at Pucara Inca Ruins)
Included Activities
- Biking in Cotopaxi National Park from 13,000 feet elevation on dirt road and single track to Pucara Inca Ruins
- Guided tour of flora and fauna in Paramo ecosystem
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Avenue of Volcanoes Cayambe Volcano Antisana Volcano Pucara Inca Ruins 
- Day 3
Papallacta
Papallacta- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hummingbird Reserve to view approximately 20 species of hummingbirds
- Hiking in nearby cloud forest in search of orchids, bromeliads and bird species
- Soaking in volcanic hot springs
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments (available for direct payment to hotel; must be organized in advance by calling from room)
Landmarks Hummingbird Reserve Papallacta Hot Springs 
- Day 4
Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve
Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Biking in Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve from 13,000 feet to 9,000 feet
Optional Activities
- 20-minute bike ride each way to Equator monument to learn about Latitude 0
Landmarks Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve Equator Monument - Day 5
Otavalo
Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Sacha WarmiKuna women project in Pijal village, prepared by local women using fresh organic ingredients harvested the same day)
Included Activities
- Hiking exploration in Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve cloud forest
- Visit the equatorial line to stand on both hemispheres
- Shopping and cultural learning at Otavalo Indigenous Market
- Hands-on cultural experience at Sacha WarmiKuna women project in Pijal village
- Participate in preparation of local spicy salsa (aji)
- Traditional lunch with local women using fresh organic ingredients
- Learn about textile weaving process
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment instead of morning hike (book directly with hotel, arrange the night before by calling from room)
- Purchase handmade scarves at Sacha WarmiKuna project
Landmarks Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve Equator (Latitude 0) Otavalo Indigenous Market 
- Day 6
Pululahua Crater
Pululahua Crater- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared by driver and guide at Pululahua Crater)
Included Activities
- Biking into Pululahua Crater on dirt road through cloud forest
- Visit Tabacundo town and rose shops
- Taste local fruit in Guayllabamba valley
Optional Activities
- Hike out of the volcano in the afternoon (alternative to driving back to Quito)
Landmarks Pululahua Crater Yunguilla Guayllabamba Valley Tabacundo - Day 7
Quito
Quito- End point
- Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Drop off around 16:00, 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
