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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This tour combines the mountains and the Jungle of Ecuador. You will have the opportunity to arrive at the Glacial at over 5000 m of Cotopaxi volcano. Explore the Beautiful lagoon of Quilotoa. Visit the well-known gate of the jungle located in Baños de Agua Santa, with its wonderful waterfall, Pailón del diablo, Manto de la Novia, the Casa del Arbol, and the swing of the end of the world. Explore the biodiversity of the rainforest in Puyo. Discover animals, plants, and native communities.
Options
Confort Class Hotels
Confort Hotels:: Cotopaxi: Hacienda Los Mortiños
Baños: Samari Spa Hosteria
Pickup included
Standard Hotels
Standard Hotels: Cotopaxi: Papagayo Hosteria
Baños: Hotel La Floresta
Pickup included
What's included
Guided activities
Canoe ride,swiming in the river, jungle walk, indigenous comunity, Pailón del Diablo, Casa del Árbol
National Park fee Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
Lunch
Breakfast
Certified English / Spanish speaking guide guide
Tips
Travel Insurance
Not specified meals
Optional activities with extra cost
What to expect
Day 1: Cotopaxi Volcano
Cotopaxi National Park
7h · Admission ticket included
Meet your guide and board a vehicle heading south of Quito and towards Cotopaxi National Park. On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes Mountain range and gorgeous natural scenery. Once you reach the National Park, you will visit the Interpretation Center and Limpiopungo lagoon. Take a short hike in the surrounding Limpiopungo valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-feet (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. Depending on your physical condition, you will get the Glacier (5050-meter) Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals. Overnight at a selected hotel in Cotopaxi.
Day 2: Quilotoa Lagoon (3914-meters) - Baños
Pujili
2h
Travel through the Avenue of the Volcanoes and pass through the Pujilí small town. You will also visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos” to learn about their traditions and way of life.
Tigua
1m
After your visit, head to the town of Tigua, famous for its naive paintings.
Quilotoa
3h
you will be able to descend to the lake located inside the crater or just walk around the crater. You will also be able to enjoy an unforgettable experience by mule back riding or kayaking in the lake. Lunch and continue up our trip to Baños.
Banos
3m
Visit the famous “Swing at the End of the World” at La Casa del Árbol and take in an amazing view of the gorgeous mountain landscapes. Overnight in Baños.
Day 3: Puyo
Banos
2h
Breakfast in the hotel. Early in the morning, you can enjoy canopy, bike, horseback ride, canyoning, or rafting.
Puyo
4h
You will depart to Puyo, where you will enjoy lunch, and walk in the jungle in the Reserve Hola Vida for 2 hours, to learn about the plants and trees of the Amazon, and also visit a waterfall where you can swim. Visit the indigenous community where you can participate in traditional dancing, and use the blowpipe; in their museum, you can purchase some handicrafts like necklaces, bracelets, or pottery.
Day 4: Baños (1820-meter) - Return to Quito
Banos
5h
Pailon del Diablo, the most stunning waterfall in Ecuador.
You´ll also ride a cable car over the Pastaza River and experience one of the most extraordinary sights you’ve ever seen, with 360-degree views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful landscapes. For the rest of your time, you can take optional activities such as rock climbing, trekking, bikes, and more with extra cost. After lunch, we will drive back to Quito.
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
