This tour is for the person who wants to experience various sports in a foreign country.We will begin with the Lechero Tree Hike, and we will end up at the Otavalo Indian Market. Next, we will partake of the Cuicocha Volcano Hike, and we will stop in Cotacachi, which also known as Leather Town.We will then travel from Otavalo to the Cotopaxi National Park, where we will complete the Cotopaxi Hike. Next, we will drive to the city of Baños, where we will take bikes to complete our journey of the Avenue of the Waterfalls.Are you ready for the Pastaza white water rafting? Of course you are, and then you´ll relish your visit to the Chimborazo Fauna Reserve and Riobamba City.Wait till you see the train ride we have in store for you, which, of course, will take you to Cuenca City. Next, you’ll journey along the Inca Trail, and then we´ll camp at Cajas National Park.
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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For cancellations received from the Booking time until 90 days before the schedule departure, a 25 % cancellation fee will be charged.
For cancellations received 30-89 calendar days before the scheduled departure date a 80% cancellation fee will be charged.
For cancellations received 1-29 calendar days before the scheduled departure date an 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
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Please notice that changes may not be possible within 4 weeks before departure.
INSURANCE
Please note that individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price and all medical costs and other costs involved must be paid by the client. It is therefore strongly
Recommended that participants take out personal insurance, especially for the active tours.
We strongly recommend to all of our clients to purchase comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure to meet any contingencies.
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8 Days / 8 Nights in Double or Twin Accomodation (Hotel Tourist Superior)
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