Ecuador Multi-Sport Adventure

ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
ECUADOR MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE

Ecuador Multi-Sport Adventure

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

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Adventure

Activity Level

Activity Level

High

Wildlife expectation

Physical Difficulty

Wildlife expectation

Cultural rating

Wildlife expectation

Wildlife expectation

Specialist

Travel specialist

Claire
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Are you up for the challenge? Ecuador is blessed with unique climates and some of the most biodiverse geography in the world. On this tour we can head down the Avenue of Volcanos while hiking and biking on the slopes of the Andes. We can explore the impressive waterfall canyons and raft along the Jatunyacu River whose waters flow into the Amazon. Trek the rim of the Cuicocha Crater Lake and spend an evening relaxing in the volcanic hot springs of Papallacta. If you want an adventure where you can encounter truly unique experiences such as spending time with an Amazonian indigenous family or if you are blessed with an adventurous spirit, this tour is the perfect adventure vacation in Ecuador!

Special features of our 8 day Ecuador Multi-sport Adventure: 

Type of Tourism:  Nature, Biodiversity, Adventure, Outdoor sports.

Places to Visit:  Quito, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Papallacta, Pululahua.

Duration:  8 Days and 7 Nights. 

Type of Service: group tours. 

Accommodation:  3 star hotels at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE

Today is arrival day to Quito, the capital of Ecuador. This well preserved colonial city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano. You can spend your day exploring the old town of Quito and the surrounding area if you arrive early. In the evening, the guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby for a welcome briefing at 6 pm. We will discuss the details and questions you may have abou...

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    Today, we will head south from Quito, along the spectacular Avenue of Volcanoes, through the brightly coloured Andean fields. On arrival at the Cotopaxi National Park, we will head out on a hike around the Limpiopungo lagoon, with the stunning backdrop of the Rumiñahui volcano. We will also have spectacular views of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. In the afternoon we continue on to the Llanganates National Park, also known as the sacred mountain, to the town ...

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      After breakfast, we will head across country by mountain bike from the Llanganates National Park to the Pastaza River Canyon, enjoying the stunning and unique cloud forest climate. We will pass through some Andean farmlands and a spectacular canyon containing a number of waterfalls. As we descend into the jungle, we can appreciate a picturesque view of Baños, and the active Tungurahua volcano. This spectacular volcano is the main attraction of area as it continues to spew ashes...

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        Today, we will head out on the road of the waterfalls. The first stop will be at the Bride´s Veil waterfall, where we will take the Tarabita cable car to cross the Pastaza River. We will then hike down to the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, the second-highest waterfall in Ecuador. Next we will head deeper into the jungle inside the Llanganates National Park. The name “Llanganates” comes from “beautiful mountain” in the local native language. This is where th...

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          After a hearty breakfast, we will paddle the wild waves of the Jatunyacu River. This stunning river will reveal the magic of the Amazon rain forest, leaving you awe-inspired. We will head out on our class III rafting expedition down the Jatunyacu River, renowned for its clear waters and rapids. We can explore one of the canyons with some fun and games along the way. At the end of the trip, we will enjoy a picnic in the rainforest, before we finish the adventure with a drive back up to...

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            Today we will head out in the Andes to the ecological reserve of Cayambe Coca. This remote reserve is barely touched by humans and is found in stunningly pristine surroundings. As we descend from 4000 metres to 2743 metres, we can enjoy the spectacular views over Andean plains appreciate colourful flowers and grassland, with occasional deer and rabbits. This park is home of the great Spectacled Bear the only bear species in South America. The local Andean people depend on agriculture,...

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              Today we will hike along the Cuicocha Crater Lake's shores, admitting the stunning scenery and flora and fauna. We will then take a boat ride to the middle of the crater to observe the activity of this volcano, watching bubbles rising up from the centre.  We will then head back to the capital once more to celebrate the final evening of this incredible tour.

                Depending on your departure time, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport, for your flight home or on to your next exciting destination.


                  WHAT'S INCLUDED

                  • Activities: 3 hours hiking in Cotopaxi National Park in the Andes, 3 hours biking in the Llanganates National Park, 4 hours white-water rafting on Jatunyacu River in the Amazon rainforest, 3 hours canyoning at Pimpilala waterfalls, bird watching and hiking exploration in the cloud forest, soaking in Papallacta hot springs, 5 hours trekking the loop of Cuicocha Crater Lake, share time with local indigenous people in the Amazon, making chocolate, salsa lesson.
                  • Accommodation based in double occupancy: 5* hotel in Quito, 3 star hotel in Baños, home stay in the Amazon, 4 star Spa Resort in Papallacta, Colonial Hacienda in Imbabura.
                  • Transportation: Private and comfortable land transportation.
                  • Meals: 6 breakfast, 4 lunch, 2 dinners.
                  • Trekking or Hiking: Black Diamond trekking sticks
                  • Biking: Trek X Caliber MTB (hydraulic disc brakes, front Rock Shock suspension), Bontrager helmets, full finger gloves.
                  • Canyoning: rubber boots, ropes, harnesses.
                  • Rafting: Aire and NRS 7-people- rafts, NRS life jackets, NRS paddles, splash jackets.
                  • Trip Leader: Certified expert English-speaking adventure trip leader and local guides.

                  WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

                  • International flights
                  • My own room supplement - estimated budget $415 USD.
                  • Airport transfers.
                  • Travel insurance (mandatory).
                  • Meals not described in the itinerary - estimated budget $120 USD
                  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotels. - estimated budget $150 USD

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