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On the Road of Volcanoes

17 days
From Quito to Guayaquil
4.1
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in German
Group Size 5 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Quito to Otavalo

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  2. Day 2

    Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Ecuadorian dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Indio market in Otavalo
    • Hike to Peguche waterfall
    Landmarks
    Indio Market, Otavalo
    Peguche Waterfall
  3. Day 3

    Cotacachi-Cayapas National Park to San Clemente

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Cuicocha crater lake
    • Visit indigenous community of San Clemente
    Landmarks
    Cotacachi-Cayapas National Park
    Cuicocha Crater Lake
    Cotacachi Volcano
    Imbabura Volcano
  4. Day 4

    Imbabura Volcano Climb

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Climb Imbabura volcano to 4610 m summit
    Landmarks
    Imbabura Volcano
  5. Day 5

    Equator to Quito

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Equator Monument
    • Visit Inti Nan Sun Museum
    Landmarks
    Equator Monument
    Inti Nan Sun Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Cruz Loma Viewpoint

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Teleferico cable car to Cruz Loma viewpoint
    • Hike through paramo landscape at Cruz Loma

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Mirador de los Volcanos
    Landmarks
    Cruz Loma Viewpoint
    Mirador de los Volcanos
  7. Day 7

    Quito Old Town to Hacienda

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore Quito old town on foot
    • Visit Plaza Grande
    • Visit El Sagrario church
    • Visit La Compañía church
    • Visit Plaza de San Francisco and convent
    • Visit family-run hacienda with dairy farm
    Landmarks
    Plaza Grande, Quito
    Cathedral of Quito
    El Sagrario Church
    La Compañía Church
    Plaza de San Francisco, Quito
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  8. Day 8

    Quilotoa Trek Day 1

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from hacienda to Rio Toachi to Shalala
    Landmarks
    Rio Toachi
    Toachi Canyon
  9. Day 9

    Shalala to Quilotoa to Cotopaxi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Quilotoa crater lake
    • Hike along Quilotoa crater rim
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Crater Lake
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  10. Day 10

    Cotopaxi to Ruminahui to Baños

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike and climb Ruminahui summit to 4634 m
    Landmarks
    Laguna Limpipungo
    Ruminahui Volcano
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Antisana Volcano
    Sincholagua Volcano
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  11. Day 11

    Baños

    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy thermal pools in Baños
    • Visit waterfall road near Baños
    • Canyoning
    • Cycling
    • Rafting
    Landmarks
    Tungurahua Volcano
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  12. Day 12

    Baños to Carihuairazo Trek Day 1

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek towards Pampas de Salasaca
    Landmarks
    Carihuairazo Volcano
    Pampas de Salasaca
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  13. Day 13

    Carihuairazo Trek Day 2

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to pass at 4270 m with volcanic views
    • Trek through Polylepis forest and paramo

    Optional Activities

    • Birdwatching for caracara and Andean condor
    Landmarks
    Tungurahua Volcano
    Altar Volcano
    Carihuairazo Volcano
    Cotopaxi Volcano
  14. Day 14

    Carihuairazo Trek Day 3 to Mechahuasca Lodge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike around southern flank of Carihuairazo
    • Trek through Abraspungo Valley
    Landmarks
    Carihuairazo Volcano
    Abraspungo Valley
    Chimborazo Volcano
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  15. Day 15

    Chimborazo Summit Trek to Riobamba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Carrel hut to Whymper hut
    • Hike to Condorcocha lagoon at 5100 m

    Optional Activities

    • Summit climb of Chimborazo (6263 m)
    Landmarks
    Carrel Hut
    Whymper Hut
    Condorcocha Lagoon
    Chimborazo Volcano
  16. Day 16

    Riobamba to Frankfurt

  17. Day 17

    Arrival at Home

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