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4-Day Piñán Highlands Trek

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Start and end in Otavalo

4.6 (165 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Responsible Travel South America
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 8+

Itinerary

Day 1
Otavalo to El Churo - Pantavi River
Otavalo to El Churo - Pantavi River
Start point
Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador (Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador. )
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek approximately six hours from El Churo to Pantavi River through Andean landscapes
- Spot majestic condors along the trekking route
Landmarks
Pantavi River
El Churo
Day 2
Pantavi River to Piñán Community
Pantavi River to Piñán Community
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local families), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek approximately four hours from Pantavi River to Piñán community through grasslands
- Welcome lunch with local families
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding to the lagoon
- Two-hour hike to the lagoon
Landmarks
Piñán Community
Day 3
Piñán to Lowland Forest Campsite
Piñán to Lowland Forest Campsite
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek approximately five to six hours through Pitura River valley, mountains, and local flora
- Descents through subtropical lowland forest
Landmarks
Pitura River
Day 4
Lowland Forest to Otavalo
Lowland Forest to Otavalo
End point
Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador (Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador. )
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek approximately four hours through cloud forest to Guamirla
- Entrance to Nangulví recreational complex and thermal waters
- Lunch at Nangulví recreational complex
Landmarks
Nangulví recreational complex
Guamirla

Landmarks
Pantavi River
El Churo

Landmarks
Piñán Community

Landmarks
Pitura River

Landmarks
Nangulví recreational complex
Guamirla

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Rating: 4.6 (165 reviews)
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Response rate: 96%
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4.6

Ruth5.0•July 2026
We really enjoyed this tour! The stops they picked were great. We liked the hotels (Ikala in Quito and Isla Hotel &...
We really enjoyed this tour! The stops they picked were great. We liked the hotels (Ikala in Quito and Isla Hotel & Spa in Baños); they were clean and comfortable. We had different tour guides throughout this group. A group trip in a van with Joel as our guide to Otavalo; a private city tour with Alexis; and 4 days with Erick. Both Erick and Alexis went above and beyond to answer questions, take us to see what we were interested in, and advocating for us. Alexis even extended our city tour to show us one additional thing we requested and dropped us off at the gondola for our afternoon activity on our own. All 3 guides spoke great English and we had no communication issues with them. They were very knowledgeable about the country and culture and did a great job explaining everything to us. Erick also did a great job interacting with my child and keeping her entertained and included. The tour was private (just the 3 of us) except for the one day in Otavalo. On the private days we were in our guide's vehicles. Both Alexis and Erick had nice and clean cars and we felt safe. The van that was used for the day trip to Otavalo was clean but could have used AC. It got very hot in there and due to the poor air quality we could not really open the windows. The driver that day was not great; which became very obvious by the amount of people honking at him. Overall, it was a nice mix of nature, culture, city, and shopping (markets). We would book with this company again. We also enjoyed working with Daniela at the office; she was responsive to questions and helpful.Show more
carolyn5.0•June 2026
This was excellent from start to finish. Diego was an amazing organiser and excellent with help and communication. I...
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Dhvanil5.0•July 2026
We had an exceptional experience with Responsible Travel South America. We booked our tour through TourRadar, and...
We had an exceptional experience with Responsible Travel South America. We booked our tour through TourRadar, and from the very beginning, the team ensured our itinerary was thoughtfully personalized and every detail was handled with care. The hotel selections exceeded our expectations, and our tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, and made the journey even more enjoyable. A very special thank you to Karla, whose dedication truly stood out. She was always available to answer our questions, responded promptly, and made sure we were never left without support. Her proactive communication and attention to every detail ensured our trip went exactly as planned, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the experience. We wholeheartedly recommend Responsible Travel South America to anyone looking for a seamless, personalized, and unforgettable travel experience. Thank you for making our Bolivia adventure so memorable!Show more

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Itinerary

Otavalo to El Churo - Pantavi River

Included Activities

Pantavi River to Piñán Community

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Optional Activities

Piñán to Lowland Forest Campsite

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Lowland Forest to Otavalo

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