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

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Start and end in Quito
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    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* (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
  3. Day 2

    Pasochoa Volcano Trek

    Pasochoa Volcano Trek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (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
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Cotopaxi National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (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
  5. Day 4

    Isinlivií

    Isinlivií
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (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
  6. Day 5

    Quilotoa Lagoon

    Quilotoa Lagoon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (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
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Chimborazo Volcano

    Chimborazo Volcano
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chimborazo Reserve and foothills

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to the refuge
    Landmarks
    Chimborazo Volcano
    Chimborazo Reserve
  8. Day 7

    Quito - Departure

    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

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  • Guide
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    Authentic Ecuador was amazing. They handled everything and booked us in beautiful and charming places. Our tour...
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    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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