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Hiking Paradise Ecuador1 5 Days

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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 German
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

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  2. Day 2

    Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to Pichincha mountain range
    • Short walk at Pichincha (approximately 4000m)
    • Guided city tour of UNESCO World Heritage old town
    • Visit Jesuit Church La Compañía
    • Visit San Francisco Monastery
    • Visit Basilica Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Pichincha
    Jesuit Church La Compañía
    San Francisco Monastery
    Basilica Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Quito to Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box)

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Cuicocha lagoon in Cotacachi Cayapas Nature Reserve
    • Visit Cotacachi small town
    Landmarks
    Cuicocha Lagoon
    Cotacachi Volcano
    Cotacachi
  4. Day 4

    Otavalo to Cayambe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box)

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 vehicle transportation to Ruales Oleas refuge
    • Hike to glacier and Laguna near Cayambe volcano
    Landmarks
    Cayambe Volcano
  5. Day 5

    Otavalo to Papallacta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box)

    Included Activities

    • Hike 'Way of the Bear' trail in Cayambe Coca National Park to La Milagrosa waterfall
    • Access to Termas de Papallacta hot springs

    Optional Activities

    • Sauna at Termas de Papallacta
    • Massage at Termas de Papallacta
    Landmarks
    Cayambe Coca National Park
    La Milagrosa Waterfall
    Termas de Papallacta
  6. Day 6

    Papallacta to Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Antisana National Park
    • Hike around Mica Lagoon to viewpoint
    • Stop at Secas Lagoon
    • Short walk around Cotopaxi lodge before sunset
    Landmarks
    Antisana National Park
    Antisana Volcano
    Mica Lagoon
    Secas Lagoon
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to José Ribas refuge on Cotopaxi
    • Optional hike to snow line of Cotopaxi (5897m)
    • Loop walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Landmarks
    José Ribas Refuge
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Quilotoa Lagoon
  8. Day 8

    Quilotoa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crater rim hike around Quilotoa Lagoon
    • Hike to Shalala viewpoint
    • Hike to Cerro Juyende
    Landmarks
    Quilotoa Lagoon
    Shalala Viewpoint
    Cerro Juyende
    Chimborazo Volcano
    Chimborazo National Park
  9. Day 9

    Chimborazo National Park to La Candelaria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to second refuge and Laguna del Condor on Chimborazo
    Landmarks
    Chimborazo Volcano
    Laguna del Condor
  10. Day 10

    La Candelaria to Collanes (Trek Begins)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Collanes Valley in Sangay National Park
    • Mule transport of main luggage and food with mule driver
    Landmarks
    Sangay National Park
    Collanes Valley
    Altar Volcano
  11. Day 11

    Collanes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch Box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Polylepis forest to Laguna Amarilla in volcanic crater

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Laguna Amarilla
    Landmarks
    Laguna Amarilla
    Altar Volcano
  12. Day 12

    Collanes to Baños

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike down Collanes Valley leaving Sangay National Park
    • Mule transport of main luggage and food with mule driver
    • Access to La Virgen hot thermal springs beneath waterfall
    Landmarks
    Baños de Agua Santa
    La Virgen Waterfall
  13. Day 13

    Baños

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pastaza Valley waterfalls
    • Swim at Ulba Waterfall
    • Hike suspension bridges at Bridal Veil Waterfall
    • Cable car ride across gorge at Devil's Pool Waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Rental bike excursion to Pastaza Valley waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Pastaza Valley
    Ulba Waterfall
    Bridal Veil Waterfall
    Devil's Pool Waterfall
    Río Verde
  14. Day 14

    Baños to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casa del Árbol (Tree House) in Ulba Valley
    • Visit Swing at the End of the World
    • Visit Café del Cielo
    • Visit Virgin Mary statue of Baños
    • Hike to cemetery and back through village
    Landmarks
    Casa del Árbol
    Swing at the End of the World
    Tunguragua Volcano
    Café del Cielo
    Virgin Mary statue of Baños

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