Day 1: Arrival in Quito
Arrive in Quito (2,800 m / 9,200 ft), UNESCO World Heritage city. Transfer to hotel, free time depending on arrival. Evening briefing with your guide.
- Overnight in Sheraton Quito or similar
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Cotopaxi National Park
Trek Drive along the Avenue of Volcanoes to Cotopaxi NP. Hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon at the base of Rumiñahui volcano with views of Cotopaxi (3 hrs, 6.4 km, elevation 3,870–4,222 m).
- Overnight in La Floresta or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Biking in the Cloud Forest
Mountain bike from Llanganates NP to the Pastaza Canyon, mostly downhill (3 hrs, 32 km). Visit the “Swing at the End of the World” in Baños.
- Overnight in La Floresta or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Amazon Canyoning & Homestay
Explore waterfall canyons in Llanganates NP with a local Kichwa guide. Learn about flora, fauna, and indigenous traditions.
- Overnight in a basic jungle lodge with Kichwa family.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Rafting the Jatunyacu River & Hot Springs
White-water raft class III rapids on the Jatunyacu River (~4 hrs). Later, relax in Papallacta volcanic hot springs.
- Overnight in Termas Papallacta
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Otavalo Market & Cultural Project
Visit Otavalo Indigenous Market and Sacha WarmiKuna women’s project in Pijal for cultural immersion, weaving, and traditional cooking.
- Overnight in Las Palmeras or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Cuicocha Crater Lake Trek
Trek 9.3 miles (~15 km, 4.5 hrs) around Cuicocha Crater Lake, then take a boat ride across the caldera. Evening farewell dinner in Quito.
- Overnight in Sheraton Quito or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Farewell!
Transfer to airport for international flights.
