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: Begin your ride descending from the Andes into the lush cloud forest of Mindo.
- DAY 2 Nono & Mindo biking: Ride through scenic cloud forest roads surrounded by tropical vegetation and mountain landscapes.
- DAY 3 Saquisilí market (Thursday) or Zumbahua market (Saturday) + Quilotoa Lagoon Trek.
- DAY 4 Cotopaxi climb: arrive to Cotopaxi National Park and hike to the refuge to prepare for the climb.
- DAY 5 Cotopaxi climb + transfer Baños: early morning climb on Cotopaxi Volcano, descend and transfer to the adventure town of Baños.
- DAY 6 Baños canyoning tour: gear up and descend waterfalls while exploring the canyons around Baños.
- DAY 7Tena rainforest: transfer to rainforest lodge + Arajuno river kayaking + Night forest hike.
- DAY 8Tena rainforest: Kayaking to visit the animal rescue center.
- DAY 9 Tena rainforest: visit the parrot claylick + rainforest hike + visit to Kichwa indigenous family.
- DAY 10 Hummingbird reserve visit + time to relax at Papallacta hot springs + transfer back Quito.
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10 Days / 9 Nights