Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Start point
- Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Welcome briefing , 18:00)
Optional Activities
- Day trip exploring old town of Quito and surrounding area (must be requested in advance)
Landmarks Quito Old Town Pichincha Volcano - Day 2
Quito to Baños
Quito to Baños- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hiking around Limpiopungo lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park with views of Cotopaxi volcano
- Drive along Avenue of Volcanoes
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Limpiopungo Lagoon Cotopaxi Volcano Rumihauí Volcano Llanganates National Park Tungurahua Volcano - Day 3
Baños
Baños- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Llanganates National Park to Pastaza River Canyon through cloud forest
- Visit The Swing of the End of the World
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Baños in the afternoon
Landmarks Pastaza River Canyon Tungurahua Volcano The Swing of the End of the World Llanganates National Park - Day 4
Baños to Amazon Jungle
Baños to Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bride's Veil waterfall
- Cable car (Tarabita) crossing of Pastaza River
- Hike to Pailon del Diablo waterfall
- Canyoning through waterfall canyons in Llanganates National Park
- Guided rainforest exploration with local native guide
Landmarks Bride's Veil Waterfall Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Llanganates National Park Pastaza River - Day 5
Amazon Jungle to Papallacta
Amazon Jungle to Papallacta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic stop prepared by rafting guides)
Included Activities
- Class III white-water rafting on Jatunyacu River
- Soaking in Papallacta volcanic hot springs
Landmarks Jatunyacu River Papallacta Hot Springs - Day 6
Papallacta to Otavalo
Papallacta to Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared with fresh organic products harvested the same day, shared with Sacha WarmiKuna women)
Included Activities
- Visit Otavalo Market and indigenous handicraft market
- Hands-on cultural experience at Sacha WarmiKuna women's project in Pijal village
- Participate in preparing traditional Aji sauce
- Learn about textile weaving process
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade scarves from Sacha WarmiKuna project women
Landmarks Otavalo Market Pijal Village - Day 7
Cuicocha Crater Lake
Cuicocha Crater Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek around Cuicocha Crater Lake (4.5 hours, 9.3 miles)
- Boat ride to crater center to observe volcanic activity
Landmarks Cuicocha Crater Lake Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve Cayambe volcano - Day 8
Quito
Quito- End point
- Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Departure Day)
- Meals
- Breakfast
