Ecuador in another way

Daily Tour

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Organized tour / English speaking guide
Regions visited : Andes

This trip is designed for people who wish to discover Ecuador and its different ethnic groups in a unique way, using various means of transport: on foot, on horseback, by mountain bike, and by rafting...

Activities carried out:
Multisport activities – Hiking – Horseback riding and rafting – Tourism and environmental discovery – Interaction with Andean communities

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Itinerary

This trip is designed for people who wish to discover Ecuador and its different ethnic groups in a unique way, using various means of transportation: on foot, on horseback, by mountain bike, and rafting…
This tour is, of course, intended for active people in good physical condition with an excellent ability to adapt to all types of terrain and climate…
Below is the description of the proposed itinerary, noting that it may be subject to changes depending on conditions.

Meals:

Whenever possible, meals are left at your own expense.
Ecuador is not France in terms of gastronomy, but it still satisfies every traveler’s desire for discovery. It is a country with a wide variety of menus, from gourmet restaurants to small stalls in markets or villages.
Meals mentioned in the program are included in the package, while those not included are left to your own choice. Your guide and travel companion will recommend interesting places or restaurants and can also accompany you in your discoveries if you wish.

Included meals are indicated as follows: B : Breakfast L : Lunch D : Dinner

Itinerary :

Day 1: PICHINCHA – QUITO – HIKING
Breakfast. Departure to the active Pichincha volcano. Acclimatization hike followed by ascent to the summit (4–5 hours – 4,790 m altitude). Magnificent view of the crater. Picnic. Return to Quito in the late afternoon. Hotel in Quito.
L (picnic)

Day 2: HIKING IN PAPALLACTA
Breakfast. Departure to the Papallacta pass at 4,200 m altitude. Acclimatization hike around the lakes in the area. Picnic. Dinner and overnight in Papallacta.
B L (picnic) D

Day 3: TREKKING IN ANTISANA – HIKING
Breakfast. Preparation of pack horses and departure to the base of Antisana (8 hours of hiking). Picnic. Dinner and overnight camping at the foot of Antisana.
B L (picnic) D

Day 4: ANTISANA – LASSO – CYCLING
Breakfast. Breaking camp and departure by mountain bike towards Quito, crossing the páramo of the central cordillera. Picnic. Transfer by vehicle to Lasso. Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Lasso.
B L (picnic) D

Day 5: ASCENT OF RUMIÑAHUI – TIGUA – HIKING
Breakfast. Departure by private vehicle to Cotopaxi National Park. Ascent to the “La Central” summit of Mount Rumiñahui (4,640 m altitude and 6 hours of hiking). Picnic. Return to Lasso and departure to Tigua. Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Tigua.
B L (picnic) D

Day 6: TIGUA – ZUMBAHUA MARKET – QUILOTOA – CYCLING
Breakfast. Departure by mountain bike to Zumbahua. Visit of the village and continuation to Quilotoa. Installation in the community. Walk down into the crater of the volcano. Picnic. Dinner and overnight in a cabin in the Quilotoa community.
B L (picnic) D

Day 7: HIKING FROM QUILOTOA TO CHUGCHILÁN
Breakfast. Hike from Quilotoa to Chugchilán (5 hours). Picnic during the day. Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Chugchilán.
B L (picnic) D

Day 8: HIKING IN CHUGCHILÁN – BAÑOS
Breakfast. Horseback ride of approximately 4 hours towards the cloud forest above the village. Picnic. Departure to Baños de Agua Santa by private vehicle. Hotel in Baños.
B L (picnic)

Day 9: BAÑOS – RELAXATION
Breakfast. Free day in Baños. Hotel in Baños.
B

Day 10: BAÑOS – PUYO – TENA (CYCLING)
Breakfast and departure to Puyo by mountain bike (80 km and 1,000 m descent). Picnic. Departure to Tena by local bus. Hotel in Tena.
B L (picnic)

Day 11: RAFTING ON THE JATUNYACU
Breakfast. Rafting day on the Jatunyacu River (25 km, 3 hours descent). Picnic by the river. Return to Tena in the evening. Hotel in Tena.
B L (picnic)

Day 12: RETURN TO QUITO
Breakfast. Return to Quito. Hotel in Quito. End of the program.
B

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Prices

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Included :

Transport: Comfortable 4×4 or minibus
Accommodation: Standard hotels with private bathroom, lodges, cabins, and camping
All meals mentioned
1 English-speaking guide for the entire group during hikes
4×4 assistance for cycling routes
Trekking with overnight camping, meals, and guide included
Technical mountain bike equipment
Entrance fees to national parks and various sites

Not Included :

International airfare
Drinks and personal expenses
Entrance to Papallacta hot springs (Day 2, optional): $7 or $18 (luxury baths)
Sleeping bag
Personal insurance (repatriation / cancellation): risk sports and mountain activities
Mule ride up from the Quilotoa crater (optional): $15
Tips
Supplement for higher-category hotel accommodation

Offers

Departures: Daily
Departures are guaranteed from 2 participants

Tips

Tour description:
This trip is designed for people who wish to discover Ecuador and its different ethnic groups in a unique way, using various means of transportation: on foot, on horseback, by mountain bike, and rafting.

Travel theme:
Active trip suitable for families, discovery, landscapes, nature, and culture.

Visited locations:
Quito
Hike to Pichincha
Hiking in the Papallacta region
Condor Trek (2 days)
Mountain biking in the Antisana reserve
Ascent of Rumiñahui
Mountain biking from Zumbahua to Quilotoa
Horseback riding
Mountain biking from Baños de Agua Santa to the Amazon
Rafting

Group: 2 to 8 participants
Duration: 12 days

Start of the tour: Quito
End of the tour: Quito or Baños de Agua Santa

Physical level: Sporty
Recommended season: All year round

Accommodation: Standard hotels, haciendas, camps
Transport: Private transport

Formalities:
Passport valid for 6 months after your return date. No visa is currently required.

Practical advice:
For this trip, it is recommended to use a backpack to carry your belongings rather than a traditional suitcase.