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Hiking & Trekking in the Heart of the Ecuadorian Andes - 7 Days

7 days

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Start and end in Quito

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They handled everything and booked us in beautiful and charming places. I would highly recommend this company.
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Leslie, traveled in September
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Operator: Authentic Ecuador
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 7+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Pick-up in the arrivals hall)
Accommodation
Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Quito's historic city center
- Visit La Compañía church
- Walk La Ronda street
- Visit Panecillo Hill for city views
Landmarks
La Compañía
La Ronda
Panecillo Hill
Quito Historic City Center
Day 2
Pasochoa Volcano Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
Accommodation
Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike Pasochoa Volcano
Optional Activities
- Hike to multiple summits (three small summits total)
Landmarks
Pasochoa Volcano
Cotopaxi Volcano
Day 3
Cotopaxi National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike in Cotopaxi National Park
- Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Trek to Jose Rivas refuge at 4,800 m
- Trek further to glacier base
Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Limpiopungo Lagoon
Jose Rivas Refuge
Day 4
Isinlivií
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
Accommodation
Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Optional Activities
- Hike Toachi Canyon (4-6 hours)
- Horseback riding
- Visit local cheese factory
- Various shorter hikes of varying difficulty
Landmarks
Toachi Canyon
Itualo
Toachi River
Day 5
Quilotoa Lagoon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Quilotoa Lagoon
- Hike to crater rim viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Hike down into crater (approximately 45-60 minutes)
- Kayak on Quilotoa Lake
Landmarks
Quilotoa Lagoon
Quilotoa Volcano
Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
Avenue of the Volcanoes
Day 6
Chimborazo Volcano
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chimborazo Reserve and foothills
Optional Activities
- Hike to the refuge
Landmarks
Chimborazo Volcano
Chimborazo Reserve
Day 7
Quito - Departure
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Drop-off in the departure hall)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride Teleferico cable car to Pichincha Volcano
- Walk through páramo ecosystem
Optional Activities
- Walk toward Rucu Pichincha summit
Landmarks
Pichincha Volcano
Guagua Pichincha
Rucu Pichincha
Teleferico Cable Car

Landmarks
La Compañía
La Ronda
Panecillo Hill
Quito Historic City Center

Landmarks
Pasochoa Volcano
Cotopaxi Volcano

Landmarks
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Limpiopungo Lagoon
Jose Rivas Refuge

Landmarks
Toachi Canyon
Itualo
Toachi River

Landmarks
Quilotoa Lagoon
Quilotoa Volcano
Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
Avenue of the Volcanoes

Landmarks
Chimborazo Volcano
Chimborazo Reserve

Landmarks
Pichincha Volcano
Guagua Pichincha
Rucu Pichincha
Teleferico Cable Car

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Where You'll Stay

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3-star mid-range hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Authentic Ecuador

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Number of tours

Age Range

1 to 100 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

100%

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
5.0

L
Leslie
September 2nd, 2025
Authentic Ecuador was amazing. They handled everything and booked us in beautiful and charming places. Our tour...
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Traveled in August 2025
Reply from: Authentic Ecuador
Leslie and Paige, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure planning your trip, and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it so much. I’m glad Milton was such a wonderful guide for you both, and we really appreciate you recommending our agency to your friends. We’d love to welcome you back soon so you can explore more of the incredible places in Ecuador still waiting for you! Wishing you all the best, Paul & the Authentic Ecuador Team
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before June 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Ecuador. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Hiking & Trekking in the Heart of the Ecuadorian Andes - 7 Days

Itinerary

Quito

Included Activities

Pasochoa Volcano Trek

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cotopaxi National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Isinlivií

Optional Activities

Quilotoa Lagoon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Chimborazo Volcano

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Quito - Departure

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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