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8-Day Trek the Volcanoes Avenue

You like challenges, huh? Hope you can handle it
Trip Type: Land Tours, Culture

ecuador - quito

STARTING AT:

$1327

/ TRAVELER

Season: year-round
Duration: 8 Days
Accommodation: Hotel
Group Size: 2
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Expedition Overview

Up for adventure? Then this expedition will fit you perfectly!

A trekking adventure through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, with lots of things to meet. Discover colorful communities hidden between the mountains and trek through imposing landscapes.

What are you waiting?

Itinerary

Begin your experience in Quito. a beautiful city known for its historical center and architectural wonders.

Spend your day exploring it, and if you’re up for it, we can arrange a day trip for you.

You will join us at 6 PM in the afternoon for a welcome briefing.  The first day is for acclimation and information.

 

Accommodation: Hotel Wyndham La Quinta or similar.

Meals included: None

After breakfast, We will head to the Limpiopungo Lagoon on the foothills of the Rumiñahui volcano. You can enjoy a great sighting of the Cotopaxi from this spot.
And if we’re lucky, you might spot some wild horses, bulls and some bird species.
To end the day, you will go to Isinlivi for overnight.

Accommodation: Llullu Llama Lodge or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

If you didn’t think the trekking from the previous day was enough, on our second trekking day you will go through the Toachi Canyon for 8.4 mi (13.5 km).
You can spot the little villages and the locals working the field on our way.
Then, we will hike down to the Toachi River and then ascend to Chugchilán, a small town located in the Quilotoa loop.
If you want to stroll through the town, you can do it before returning to our accommodation.

Accommodation: Hostal Mama Hilda or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, we will start our hike for almost 7 miles, going through small trails used by the locals to transport their products and move around the zone.
You can see the locals exchanging some of their goods since bartering is pretty much alive here.
After climbing to the top of the crater rim, you will see a mesmerizing view of the Quilotoa Lagoon.
Enjoy a beautiful picnic with the best views from the volcano and transfer 2,5 hours to lodge in a magical hacienda in the foothills of Chimborazo volcano.

Accommodation: Hostería Andaluza or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

We leave early in the morning and drive through the Highlands to reach the Chimborazo Volcano, the highest mountain on Ecuador.
On a clear day, the majestic peak of Chimborazo dominates the view for many kilometers. Visiting this spectacular national park includes a short hike
You can spot many of the local wildlife on the way to the top.

Accommodation: Casa de Luis or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

You will go through the Llanganates National Park for 6 hours, famous for its landscape and history.
Legend has it that the Inca General Ruminahui has a large sum of gold hidden somewhere in the Tungurahua mountain range.
From here you can behold the Sangay and Tungurahua Volcanoes before we head to Baños to spend the night.

Accommodation: Casa de Luis or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Baños, nestled at the foothills of Tungurahua volcano, is an outdoor lover’s paradise. You can enjoy many activities here, such as horseback riding or rafting. Today, we’ll explore its famous waterfalls, starting with the Bride’s Veil, via the Tarabita cable car. Then, it’s a hike to the majestic Pailon del Diablo waterfall, Ecuador’s second highest.

After enjoying the beautiful landscape, we’ll head back to Quito City for the night. Get ready for departure.

Accommodation: Hotel Wyndham La Quinta or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast

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!

Meals included: Breakfast

What´s Included

✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Private and comfortable land transportation.

  • Accommodation based on double occupancy.

  • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners.

  • Activities described in the itinerary.

  • Gear: hiking sticks, bikes.

  • Certified expert English-speaking adventure Trip Leader and local guides.
  • 🚫 WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • My Own Room supplement: USD $470. 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.

  • 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.
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