Private Day-Trip to Antisana Reserve Ecological Reserve

The guide will pick you up at your hotel of stay in Quito.

Travel by van to the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Stop at la Laguna de Secas.

Make a short stop in the Antisana Páramo for bird watching to spot the famous Andean Condor (depends on weather)

Continue towards La Mica Lagoon and get an explanation of the place.

Hike on one of the two main trails: Trail of Condors for 2 hours or Trail Micaloma for 1 hour.

After the hike, ride 7 km back and get on the bikes for a 12.5 km of downhill biking back towards Pintag.

Here we'll have Lunch in the local restaurant.

Return to Quito. Drop off at the original departure point.

Climate:

The weather in the Antisana Reserve is unpredictable so please bring warm and waterproof clothing. The Reserve’s highest point is 4,000 masl and the temperatures usually hovers around the 12°so we recommen acclimatizing at least one day. Please, don’t make this excursion your first one right after arriving Ecuador. The hike and the bike ride are moderate and you need no climbing expertise, however, we do recommend getting a good night sleep the night before.

1. Antisana Ecological Reserve

Pickup details

Departure Point: Your hotel of stay in Quito

Directions: Your Hotel in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY)

Dates: Every Day

Return point: Original departure point

IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather or events beyond our control (force mejeure) no refunds are applicable.
• Important: we recommend you to bring warm clothes (layers), eater-proof jacket, gloves, sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes, extra pair of socks, extra pants, sunglasses, sun cream and walking stick, water bottle