Trekking Ecuador’s Volcanoes

Get met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If you arrive early in the day, you can explore Quito on your own. Quito is the biggest, the largest and best-maintained colonial city of America - declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is viewed as the Cultural Capital of South America and is situated on the equator in a valley at the lower regions of the Pichincha Volcano. Depending on your arrival time, you can either explore the city and the old town of Quito or get a guided day tour. At night, one of our head guides will meet you at the reception for a briefing at 6 PM. You will be briefed about the Ecuador tour and will be able to ask questions regarding it. This day will also help you to acclimate to the new location.
Trekking time: None

You will start your hiking tour in Ecuador with a transfer from Quito. You’ll be hiking around the beautiful Limpiopungo lagoon (13000 ft/3800 m), in the foothills of the Rumiñahui volcano. You’ll get some of the best views of Cotopaxi today, it’s the highest active volcano on the planet. Keep an eye out for the opportunity to spot wild horses, wild bulls and native birds. Depending on the weather, the group may try to trek to the base camp at 16,000 ft. (4876 m), a big journey that will test your lungs! To end the day, drive to Isinlivi to your accommodation.
Trekking time: 2 hours around Limpiopungo lagoon, 8 km, 400 m of ascent elevation gain

Your tour today is inspired by the elegant landscapes of Ecuador’s Andean mountains as you trek along the Toachi canyon for 13.5 km (8.4 mi). Todays’ hike will take you to stunning views and fascinating local villages and indigenous locals working in the fields. Follow the canyon of the Toachi River which will lead you to Chugchilán - a small town situated in the center of the Quilotoa Loop. Accommodations tonight are in an Eco-house, and the afternoon will be used to venture through the village with the marvelous opportunity to gain a special cultural experience.
Trekking time: 4 hrs, 13.5km, 400m elevation gain/loss

Today's tour starts with an early breakfast, where an 11 km (6.9 miles) hike on a small trail used by generations to transport products and reach neighboring communities.  While trekking on this trail you will often see the traditional custom of bartering goods with one another, which is still part of local culture today. Venture down into astonishing canyons and later climb back up to the top of the crater rim, where you will have magnificent views of the Quilotoa Lake. It is a really breathtaking image.  Enjoy a scenic picnic with the best views from the volcano and then transfer 2,5 hours a magical hacienda in the foothills of Chimborazo volcano.
Trekking time: 4-5 hrs, 11km, 1,000m elevation gain

Another early morning as you drive through valleys and farming villages to reach the incredible Chimborazo Volcano - the highest mountain in Ecuador at 6310 m (20702 ft). Visiting this spectacular national park includes a short hike for 0.9 km (0.57 mi) to reach the elevation of 5000 m (16404 ft) where the glacier starts. On this hike, you will see some of the native animals of this volcanic environment, such as the Andean Condor, caracara, wild Vicunas and hummingbirds. Enjoy a relaxing picnic at base camp before leaving.
Trekking time: 2.5 hrs, 5km, 300m

Today you’ll explore Llanganates National Park on a 6-hour hike. This park is famous for its amazing landscapes and one local legend that says that the Inca General Ruminahui had a large sum of gold hidden somewhere in the Tungurahua mountain range. The hike starts at 3,200m (10,498 ft) above sea level and travel upwards to 3,600m (12,024 ft). If the weather is good, you can expect beautiful views of the Tungurahua and the Sangay volcanoes. After this memorable trek, head back to spend the last night in the magical town of Baños, Ecuador.  In Baños you can enjoy a nice massage, soak in the famous hot springs, or enjoy the thriving nightlife of this pretty town.
Accommodation:  Hotel in Baños
Trekking time: 6 hours

Your guided adventure takes you to the waterfalls today. The first stop will be at the Bride´s Veil waterfall, where you will take the Tarabita (cable car) to get across the Pastaza River. Then, hike down for one hour to the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, the second tallest in Ecuador and one of the tallest in the region. After a day full of adventures in the cloud forest, you will enjoy a scenic ride back to colonial Quito.
Trekking time: 2 hours, 5km, 300m downhill

Wake up and enjoy your memories of this incredible guided trekking holiday in Ecuador while you are savoring your final breakfast.  Many guests choose to stay a few extra days and explore the stunning city of Quito or move on to other parts of Ecuador. If you’re going home this day, you can book an airport transfer during the booking process.
Trekking time: None