Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Start point
- La Pradera, Quito - Pichincha, 1705, Ecuador (Hotel Ibis Quito (meet at the lobby), 18:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ibis Quito )
- Day 2
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ibis Quito )
Included Activities
- Visit Panecillo Hill viewpoint
- Cable car ride at 15,600 feet above sea level
- Typical Ecuadorian lunch
- Intinan Museum visit with experiments at the equator line
Landmarks Panecillo Hill Intinan Museum - Day 3
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ibis Quito )
Included Activities
- Guagua Pichincha Volcano hike
- Box lunch with Andes mountain views
Landmarks Guagua Pichincha Volcano Cruz Loma - Day 4
Pululahua
Pululahua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Niebli Farm)
Included Activities
- Hike from Ventanas viewpoint to Pululahua crater
- Observation of native Andean Forest vegetation
- Box lunch at Pan de Azúcar Hill
- Hike to crater hostel
Landmarks Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve Pululahua Crater Pan de Azúcar Hill - Day 5
Otavalo
Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hostal Riviera )
Included Activities
- Drive through Imbabura Province with photo stops
- el Lechero Tree Trail hike (4 km, approximately 2 hours) to Otavalo
- Peguche Waterfall observation
- Otavalo Indian Market visit with time to browse handmade crafts (blankets, sweaters, shirts, wall hangings from llama and alpaca wool)
- Fruit and vegetable market exploration
- Scenic town exploration
Landmarks Peguche Waterfall Otavalo Indian Market - Day 6
Otavalo
Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hostal Riviera )
Included Activities
- Hike around Cuicocha Lake (approximately 8 miles, 3 to 5 hours)
- Condor observation opportunity at cliffs
- Box lunch during hike
- Cotacachi Leather Town visit and shopping
Landmarks Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve Cuicocha Lake - Day 7
Papallacta
Papallacta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Pampallacta )
Included Activities
- Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve hike (4 miles)
- Hotel pool access and relaxation
Landmarks Termas de Papallacta Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve - Day 8
Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hacienda La Ciénega)
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park visit
- Limpiopungo lagoon exploration and optional shore hike
- Native Andean bird observation
- Staging Area visit with condor sighting opportunity
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Cotopaxi Volcano Limpiopungo Lagoon - Day 9
Quilotoa
Quilotoa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Posada de Tigua)
Included Activities
- Landscape viewing stops en route
- Indigenous family visit and cultural exchange
- Pintores de Tigua village visit
- Optional crater walk and lake viewing
- Optional mule ride from crater to top
Landmarks Quilotoa Volcano Pintores de Tigua - Day 10
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hacienda farm activities (cow milking option)
- Hacienda grounds exploration for views
- Relaxation at hacienda
- Day 11
Quito
QuitoOptional Activities
- Additional night in Quito City (available with assistance)
- Extended stay in Ecuador (available with assistance)
