Ecuador Adventurer Tour STD

A spectacular day visiting one of the highest active volcanoes in the world (5897m) and exploring the Andean grasslands (paramo) of the national park. Our first activity is to visit the small park museum; you will then continue up to an altitude of 4,500 meters/15,000 feet with amazing views on a clear day! After putting on helmets, gloves and protection pads the bike adventure begins on dirt roads through volcanic ash and grassy landscapes. At 3,700m we cycle by the remains of the last eruption of Cotopaxi that was about 140 years ago. We have a good chance of seeing wild horses and the Andean fox, and later we will ride on a fun single track all the way to the Pucara Inca Ruins where we enjoy lunch. 

Tour duration: 7-8 Hours / Type: This is a privately tour service

Pasochoa is a beautiful, 4199 meters (13776 ft) high mountain. The highlight of the Pasochoa trek is its humid cloud forest, situated inside an extinct volcanic crater near Quito. We find over one hundred species of bird and 50 species of original Andean trees. It provides a wonderful day trip. The trek is relatively gentle, going through amazing Páramo grasslands and cloud forests, which boasts of stunning Andean wildlife, including bulls, wild horses, hummingbirds, the viridian metal tail, mountain tanagers, red crested cotinga and the occasional Andean condor. Besides this, you’ll enjoy incredible views over Andean landscapes. 

Tour duration: 7-8 Hours / Type: This is a privately organized tour service

A morning transfer to the green lush mountains of Baños. Then, you can choose between these two activities:

A delightful horseback riding tour to enjoy the incredible mountain scenery around the Tungurahua Volcano. The route will be chosen based on the length of your trip and personal interests.

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An exhilarating canyoning tour - the perfect way to explore some of Ecuador´s most fantastic waterfalls! With trained bilingual guides on hand, you will rappel down the centre of several gushing waterfalls - you will get wet, but it´s an experience you will never forget!

Tour duration: 4 Hours / Type: The horseback riding is privately organized activity - The Canyoning is a shared organized activity

In the afternoon, our driver will also take you up to the swing at the end of the world. Or more free time for hiking or exploring this small town. You could also take a tour (optional & extra) across the valley for the chance to see lava explosions from nearby Tungurahua Volcano on a clear night. 

An incredible drive through the famous Valley of the Waterfalls. The Pailon del Diablo (in English known as Devil’s cauldron) is the largest and most spectacular of all, but the other smaller ones such as the ‘Manto de la Novia’ are also very impressive.

Then we continue on to Huasquila, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a hike to a 12-meter-high waterfall for an energetic bathe, where you can also observe medicinal plants, a lagoon, and the Huasquila tree along the way.

After dinner at the lodge, we will participate in a chocolate session, where you will learn about the production process, starting with roasting, then grinding, and finally enjoying a delicious fruit dessert.

After an early breakfast head up to Jatunyaku river where you can enjoy a rafting experience of 23 km across the Llanganates National Park full of adrenaline and adventure. After a box lunch we head back to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

After breakfast, we will begin a jungle hike (approximately 3 hours), during which we will cross through a 120-meter-long cave where you may see bats. A few meters away, we will also visit a 14-meter-high waterfall, where you can immerse yourself in its waters.

After lunch, you will visit the Kichwa community and take part in their traditional dance, learn about their culture, and witness the preparation of the famous indigenous corn drink, called chicha. Following a dinner that includes regional specialties, you will have a night hike where you can find frogs, grasshoppers, insects, and with a bit of luck, bioluminescent mushrooms.

After breakfast, we will head towards Papallacta. During the journey, we will make a stop at a captivating private reserve, where we will embark on a hike to explore the Andean Forest and participate in a birdwatching activity.

After enjoying lunch at this location, we will conclude the tour by dropping you off at the famous Papallacta hotsprings resort.

Time to put your feet up and relax at the pools while enjoying the stunning mountain setting. Bathe in the rejuvenating waters of the clear natural hot springs and there is also an excellent spa available (at extra cost). We also recommend a 1-hour hike along the beautiful river before entering the pools.

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Quito or airport.