Nous commencerons par la randonnée de l'arbre Lechero et nous terminerons par le marché indien d'Otavalo. Ensuite, nous ferons la randonnée du volcan Cuicocha et nous nous arrêterons à Cotacachi, également connue sous le nom de ville du cuir. Nous voyagerons ensuite d'Otavalo au parc national Cotopaxi, où nous ferons la randonnée du Cotopaxi. Ensuite, nous nous rendrons à la ville de Baños, où nous prendrons des vélos pour terminer notre voyage sur l'avenue des cascades. Êtes-vous prêts pour le rafting de Pastaza ? Bien sûr que oui, puis vous vous délecterez de votre visite de la réserve de faune de Chimborazo et de la ville de Riobamba.attendez de voir le voyage en train que nous vous réservons, qui, bien sûr, vous conduira à la ville de Cuenca. Ensuite, vous emprunterez le chemin de l'Inca, puis vous camperez dans le parc national de Cajas.
Once you arrive in Quito, you may consider the possibility of resting a bit to get yourself ready for the afternoon briefing. Or just walk around the hotel area if your desire is stretching legs after a long trip from home.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ibis Hotel ***
After breakfast we will drive to the Imbabura province, stopping on the way for pictures. We will continue up to el Lechero Tree trail to start our hike down to Otavalo city, passing by Peguche waterfall (the hike takes roughly 2 hours). After we arrive in Otavalo, you will have plenty of time to visit the Indian market, lunch, and explore the town on your own.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Santa Fe ***
We will travel to the entrance of Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, at 10,000 ft. At the Reserve´s entrance, we will begin our hike around Cuicocha Lake. This hike is approximately 8 miles, and takes anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. With some luck, we will see Condors flying near the cliffs during the walk.
There is a nice place to stop during the hike and enjoy our box lunch. We will then continue to the end of the trail, where we will board our bus to Cotacachi, also known as The Leather Town, where you can persue thousands of leather articles.
Finally drive back to Quito for overnight
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Ibis ***
Today, we will travel from Otavalo to Cotopaxi National Park, and, along the way, you will have the chance to admire the well-known Avenue of the Volcanoes – there are several sites for pictures.
In the Park, we will visit the museum, so as to learn more about the hiking trails, and the flora and fauna endemic to the Andes. Once our hiking ends, we will venture to our hotel near Lasso Village.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at La Cienaga ***
This morning, we will take a beautiful drive to Baños city, where we will take the bikes and peddle to the Avenue of the Waterfalls. We will continue to Rio Verde village, where the most beautiful waterfall is located (Pailon Del Diablo); the water for this waterfall flows from the Llanganates National Park.
We will then hike to the base of Pailon Del Diablo to admire the impressive water drop. We will take some time for lunch, and finally we will head back to Baños city for the night.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Floresta ***
We will drive to Cumanda village, this is going to be the starting of the Rafting tour down to Pastaza River (it is 10 miles total, it will take around 2 hours).
Finally, it is time to drive 2 more hours to an impresive jungle lodge near by Tena City and in front of Napo River.
You will be imprese by this wonderful lodge service, at night we will have dinner included, then finally briefing. You can continue enjoying the night at the Hotel Bar.
By the way the altitud at this point will be 1,200 ft.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Liana Lodge ***
Waking up with the noise of the jungle wildlife is something that is considered a welcome to the most diverse forest in world.
After breakfast we will take a motor canoe ride on Napo River visiting some villages like Misahualli known as The Monkeys Town (there is Capuchin Monkeys all over the place), then we will continue the canoe ride to Arajuno River, finally you will visit the AMAZOONICO Rescue Center, where you can see some animals from the jungle such as: parrots, parroquets, macaws, ocelots, snakes, caimans and a lot of different type of monkeys (you will walk around the place with a local guide getting to know more about the forest and the conservation projects). Then we will have a picnic lunch near then shore of Arajuno River. After lunch we will take a motor canoe ride for 2 hours enjoying the landscapes and nature, then we will stop at Tiyu Yaku Kichwa Comunity, where you will see all about their way of living, ceramic and local cuisine.
Finally, few minutes by canoe back to the hotel for overnight and briefing.
THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY, IT COULD CHANGE DEPENDING OF THE SEASON AND LODGE USE FOR YOUR TOUR.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Liana Lodge ***
On this day we will depart early towards Archidona Town, we will visit the food market to try the famous Chonta Duro or Jungle Prawns, a really traditional snack in the Amazon.
Then, we will go to Guango Lodge to visit a beautiful Hummingbirds Sanctuary; with such an abundance and diversity of hummingbirds, it is a popular spot for photography, and a comfortable place to admire colorful birds even on rainy days. Sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee as swarms of hummingbirds put on an electrifying show.
Then, you will enjoy a typical lunch near by the place.
After this, we will drive to Papallacta village for relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon admiring the landscapes or having a massage at the Resort SPA.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Termas de Papallacta ****
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For cancellations received from the Booking time until 10 days before the scheduled departure, an 8% cancellation fee will be charged.
For cancellations received 9-1 calendar days before the scheduled departure date a 10% cancellation fee will be charged.
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8 jours / 8 nuits en hébergement double ou twin (Hôtel Tourist Superior)
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