The Extreme Ecuador adventure tour is an adrenalin rush from start to finish, packed with a diverse range of active & fun activities that any adventure junkie will love!
- Mountain biking down Andean slopes, & through lush cloud forest
- Trek into Quilotoa volcanic crater, with optional kayaking at the lake inside
- Climb to the peak of Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano
- Kayaking & hiking in the Amazon rainforest
- Canyoning in Baños’ famous valley of the waterfalls
- Finish with a well-deserved soak in the Papallacta hot springs
Short Itinerary:
- DAY 1: Arrival Quito: Transfer to your hotel. Free time to relax and acclimatize to your new surroundings.
- DAY 2 : Nono & Mindo biking: riding surrounded by Andino flora, you'll encounter the unexpected transitions to lush, exotic tropical forests.
- DAY 3: Mindo biking : hike to the waterfalls then return to hop on your bike to descend to the other side of the mountain.
- DAY 4: Saquisilí market (Thursday) or Zumbahua market (Saturday) + Quilotoa Lagoon Trek.
- DAY 5: Cotopaxi National Park: trek to the refuge, prepare for tonight’s tough climb.
- DAY 6: Cotopaxi summit: early morning ascent to the peak of Cotopaxi Volcano. Afternoon transfer to the green town of Baños.
- DAY 7: Baños canyoning tour: the perfect way to explore some of Ecuador’s most fantastic waterfalls!
- DAY 8: Tena rainforest: transfer to rainforest lodge + Arajuno river kayaking + Night forest hike.
- DAY 9: Tena rainforest: Kayaking to visit the animal rescue center.
- DAY 10: Tena rainforest: visit the parrot claylick + rainforest hike + visit to Kichwa indigenous family.
- DAY 11: Papallacta: Hummingbird reserve visit + time to relax at Papallacta hot springs + transfer back Quito.
- DAY 12: Transfer to Quito airport for your flight out.
Fast Facts
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12 Days / 11 Nights
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