Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Start point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Meet at your hotel, 18:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Dann Carlton)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
- Full day in Quito or surroundings (can be arranged in advance)
Landmarks Quito Old Town - Day 2
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Mariscal Sucre Museum
- View Limpiopungo Lake
- Mountain biking descent from 15,000 ft to Limpiopungo Lake
- Sunset viewing at lodge
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Refugio RIVAS basecamp (16,000 ft) - subject to altitude acclimatization
- Lunch at lodge with Andes views (extra cost)
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Cotopaxi Volcano Limpiopungo Lake Mariscal Sucre Museum - Day 3
Chugchilan
Chugchilan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mama Hilda Lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike from Isinlivi to Chugchilan village through local communities and farmland
- Lunch in a village
Optional Activities
- Explore Chugchilan town on your own
Landmarks Chugchilan - Day 4
Quilotoa Lake - Baños
Quilotoa Lake - Baños- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Floresta)
Included Activities
- Visit Quilotoa Lake viewpoint
- Photo opportunities at Quilotoa
- Visit Agoyan Waterfall
- Visit Manto de la Novia Waterfall
- Visit Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
- Walk to six balconies near Pailón del Diablo waterfall
Optional Activities
- Shop local crafts at Quilotoa community
- Zipline at Agoyan (Agoyan optional activity)
- Cable car (Tarabita) across Pastaza Canyon at Manto de la Novia
Landmarks Quilotoa Lake Agoyan Waterfall Manto de la Novia Waterfall Pailón del Diablo Waterfall Pastaza Canyon - Day 5
Baños to Amazon (Tena)
Baños to Amazon (Tena)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Welcome lunch at the lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo)
Included Activities
- Visit Casa de Balsa in Puyo
- Learn about local crafts and Amazonian culture
- Canoe ride to Anaconda Island
- Hike to Caiman Lake (15 minutes)
- Visit natural spots near Anaconda Island
- Visit Kichwa family
- Access to lodge pool, viewpoints, and Wi-Fi
Landmarks Casa de Balsa Anaconda Island Caiman Lake - Day 6
Amazon Jungle Explorations
Amazon Jungle Explorations- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo)
Included Activities
- Motor canoe ride up Napo River
- Hike into primary forest at Misicocha (Cat's Lake)
- Guided nature walk with expert local guide
- Raft experience downstream on Napo River
- Lunch at lodge
- Canoe ride to Arajuno River
- Guided walk at Amazoonico Rescue Center
Optional Activities
- Relaxing massage (extra cost)
- Visit Amazoonico Rescue Center (entrance fee $8 per person - not included)
Landmarks Napo River Misicocha (Cat's Lake) Arajuno River Amazoonico Rescue Center - Day 7
Hummingbirds Sanctuary - Papallacta
Hummingbirds Sanctuary - Papallacta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Pampallacta )
Included Activities
- Visit Archidona food market
- Try Chonta Duro (Jungle Prawns)
- Visit Guango Lodge Hummingbirds Sanctuary
- Observe and photograph hummingbirds
Optional Activities
- Massage at Papallacta inn's spa (extra cost)
Landmarks Guango Lodge Hummingbirds Sanctuary Archidona - Day 8
Departure from Papallacta
Departure from Papallacta- End point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Departure transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 13:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relaxing morning at resort pool
- Spa treatment (extra cost)
- Hike around Papallacta area
