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4-Day Roots of the Andes

Trip Type: Culture

ecuador - quito

STARTING AT:

$572

/ TRAVELER

Season: year-round
Duration: 4 Days
Accommodation: Hotel
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Expedition Overview

Sometimes we all need to connect with ourselves, and traveling can be the best option to find us.

Roots of the Andes is perfect for enjoying wonderful landscapes, meeting new people, and enjoying culture. Give it a try.

Itinerary

We will drive north of Quito about 2 hours  to reach the beginning of the glacier of Cayambe volcano at 15,000ft (4500mt). This is the only volcano on earth whose summit is crossed by the equator line and the only snow-capped mountain directly on the equator.

We will start our adventure with a short hike to the glacier.Later in the afternoon, we will be transferred to the slopes of Imbabura volcano to enjoy a cultural encounter with local people and learn their traditional way of living. Our accommodation for the night will be a homestay at different local families of the San Clemente community.

 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Accommodation: San Clemente community.

Breakfast in community – Peguche waterfall – Otavalo market – Urku wasi for rest. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.  

Accommodation: Urku Wasi. 

Breakfast in urku wasi – San Pablo lake – lunch in Sachawarmi – hacienda San Luis for rest.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Accommodation: Hosteria San Luis.

We return to Quito, and then it is time to wrap up our journey! We’ll get you to the airport, so don’t forget to grab your stuff, pictures, and… what are those you got there? Anyways, we will wait for your return, so don’t take too long before coming back!
See ya!

What´s Included

✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation.

  • Accommodation based on double occupancy: 2 nights in Andean communities & 1 night in hacienda in Tabacundo.

  • Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader and local guides.

  • Entries.
  • 🚫 WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • My Own Room supplement: USD $256

  • Airport transfer (international flights).

  • Travel insurance (suggested).

  • Meals not described in the itinerary – estimated budget USD $120 USD.

  • Tips for guides and drivers – estimated budget USD $120 USD.

  • All not mentioned.
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