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8 Days Trekking Expedition: From Mountains to Jungle

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 - 10
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Salidas/Departures, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Quito's historic city center
    • Visit local markets
    • Museum visits
    Landmarks
    Quito Historic City Center
  2. Day 2

    Papallacta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike the "Agua y Vida" trail in Cayambe-Coca Nature Reserve
    • Relax in naturally heated mineral-rich hot springs at Termas de Papallacta Spa & Resort
    Landmarks
    Cayambe-Coca Nature Reserve
    Termas de Papallacta
  3. Day 3

    Cotundo Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Cotundo Canyon rainforest trails
    • Explore petroglyphs and archaeological remnants
    • Relax in Amazon's naturally warm waters
    Landmarks
    Cotundo Canyon
  4. Day 4

    Tena to Patate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
    • Explore regional waterfalls
    • Visit Swing at the End of the World

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining across the lush landscape
    Landmarks
    Pailón del Diablo
    Swing at the End of the World
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  5. Day 5

    Patate to Zumbahua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Llanganates Mountain Range
    • Visit Laguna San Borja
    • Homestay experience in Zumbahua indigenous community
    Landmarks
    Llanganates Mountain Range
    Laguna San Borja
  6. Day 6

    Quilotoa Crater Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike the Quilotoa Loop around the crater lake
    • Visit local market for handcrafted goods
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Crater Lake
    Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
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  7. Day 7

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek on slopes of Volcán Rumiñahui
    • Hike to Limpiopungo Glacier Lake
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Volcán Rumiñahui
    Limpiopungo Glacier Lake
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    End point
    Salidas/Departures, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Extension to Galápagos Islands
    • Extension to Peru
    • Extension to Colombia
    • Extension to Chile
    • Extension to Argentina

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    Asked on May 21st, 2025

    I would just like to know the approximate distance of the trekking each day.

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    • Responsible Travel South AmericaOperatorWritten May 2025

      Regarding your question: Day 1: Transfer to hotel 45 minutes. Day 2: Drive 1h30m, Trekking 3-4h, Distance 9-10km, Altitude 3,700-4,000m. Day 3: Drive 2h, Trekking 2-3h, Distance 7km, Altitude 755m. Day 4: Drive 2h30m, Trekking 4h exploring town. Day 5: Drive 40m, Trekking 4h, Distance 10km, Altitude 2,000-3,743m. Day 6: Drive 2h30m, Trekking 4h, Distance 12km, Altitude 3,800m. Day 7: Drive 40m, Trekking 4h, Distance 10-12km, Altitude 3,900-4,000m. Keep in mind distances may vary depending on requirements.

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      TravelerWritten May 2025

      we are just comparing the tour with others similar tours in Ecuador that presently have quite significant discounts.

    • Responsible Travel South AmericaOperatorWritten May 2025

      New Price Per Person: GBP 1,300. Total Discount: GBP 260. We can reduce the price by changing hotel category from first class to comfort. New Price Per Person (Comfort Hotels): GBP 1,175.

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