Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
QuitoIncluded Activities
- Explore the old town of Quito with tour guide (if time permits on arrival)
Landmarks Quito Old Town 
- Day 2
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike around Lake Limpiopungo at 3,800m altitude in Cotopaxi National Park
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Lake Limpiopungo Cotopaxi Volcano - Day 3
Toachi Canyon
Toachi Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 13.5 km hike through Toachi Canyon with views of Indian villages
Landmarks Toachi Canyon Quilotoa Crater Lake Quilotoa Loop - Day 4
Quilotoa Crater Rim
Quilotoa Crater Rim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic at the crater rim), Dinner
Included Activities
- 11 km hike along crater rim trails with views of Quilotoa crater lake
- Picnic at the crater rim
Landmarks Quilotoa Crater Lake Chimborazo Volcano 
- Day 5
Chimborazo National Park Hike to Banos
Chimborazo National Park Hike to Banos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Short hike to 5,000m altitude at Chimborazo National Park to glacier viewpoint
- Wildlife viewing (hummingbirds, Andean condors, caracaras, vicuñas)
Optional Activities
- Explore hot springs in Banos
- Experience nightlife in Banos
Landmarks Chimborazo National Park Chimborazo Volcano 
- Day 6
Llanganates National Park
Llanganates National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 5-hour hike in Llanganates National Park from 3,200m to 3,600m altitude
Landmarks Llanganates National Park Tungurahua Volcano Sangay Volcano - Day 7
Llanganates to Pastaza River Canyon Bike Tour
Llanganates to Pastaza River Canyon Bike Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike tour from Llanganates National Park to Pastaza River Canyon through cloud forest (approximately 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Explore Banos town in the afternoon
- Experience nightlife in Banos
Landmarks Pastaza River Canyon Tungurahua Volcano - Day 8
Waterfalls and Llanganates Jungle Trek
Waterfalls and Llanganates Jungle Trek- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bride's Veil waterfall with cable car crossing over Pastaza River
- Hike to Pailon del Diablo waterfall
- 3-hour jungle hike through Llanganates National Park with waterfalls
Landmarks Bride's Veil Waterfall Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Llanganates National Park - Day 9
Jatunyacu River Rafting to Papallacta
Jatunyacu River Rafting to Papallacta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic during rafting)
Included Activities
- Jatunyacu River rafting adventure with safety briefing, games, and canyon exploration
- Picnic lunch during rafting
- Hummingbird watching at Guango Reserve
Landmarks Jatunyacu River Guango Reserve - Day 10
Otavalo Market and Imbabura
Otavalo Market and Imbabura- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner prepared together with locals)
Included Activities
- 2-hour bird watching tour in cloud forest
- Visit and explore Otavalo highland market
- Community visit to Imbabura volcano area
- Learn about traditional lifestyle and participate in daily activities
- Prepare dinner with locals
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Otavalo market
Landmarks Otavalo Market Imbabura Volcano - Day 11
Cuicocha Crater Lake Trek
Cuicocha Crater Lake Trek- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 5-hour hike around Cuicocha Crater Lake (14.5 km) at 3,600m+ altitude
- Boat trip to middle of crater lake
- Observation of volcanic activity
Optional Activities
- Swimming in volcanic waters of crater lake
Landmarks Cuicocha Crater Lake Cotacachi-Cayapas Protected Area - Day 12
Mindo Cloud Forest
Mindo Cloud Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mindo Cloud Forest protected area with professional guide
- Visit butterfly farm
- Visit chocolate factory
Landmarks Mindo Cloud Forest - Day 13
Mindo Birds and Seven Waterfalls
Mindo Birds and Seven Waterfalls- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning bird watching session in Mindo Cloud Forest
- Cable car crossing over Nambillo River
- Hike to seven waterfalls with swimming opportunity
Landmarks Mindo Cloud Forest Nambillo River Intinian Solar Museum - Day 14
Cuyabeno Protected Area Arrival
Cuyabeno Protected Area Arrival- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Quito to Lago Agrio
- Cuyabeno Protected Area canoe tour with wildlife viewing (monkeys and other animals dependent on time and weather)
- Swimming in lagoon at sunset
Landmarks Cuyabeno Protected Area Lago Agrio - Day 15
Rainforest Trek and Caiman Night Search
Rainforest Trek and Caiman Night Search- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided hike through tropical rainforest with medicinal plant education
- Swimming in lagoon at sunset
- Dusk canoe trip for caiman spotting
Landmarks Cuyabeno Protected Area Rainforest - Day 16
Siona Indigenous Community
Siona Indigenous Community- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional casabe meal prepared with Siona community), Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe journey to Siona indigenous community near Puerto Bolivar
- Learn about Siona culture, customs, and traditional lifestyle
- Participate in traditional casabe (yucca meal) preparation
- Shaman visit
- Dusk forest trek for insects, spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife
- Experience jungle sounds at night
Landmarks Siona Indigenous Community Puerto Bolivar Río Cuyabeno - Day 17
Return Journey
Return Journey- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return canoe journey to Lago Agrio
- Flight from Lago Agrio to Quito
Optional Activities
- Early morning bird watching session (before breakfast)
- Day 18
Quito Departure
Quito Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
