Ecuador Adventure
2-day biking excursion on Mt. Chimborazo, 3-day Ingapirca trek with local guide, cook and porters. Guided tour of Ingapirca, 3-day whitewater rafting trip on the Jondachi and Quijos River (level IV-IV +). Day trip to Otavalo market. ***Requires high level of physical fitness***
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Ecuador; Quito, Ecuador
- Trip Length:
- 15 days
- Price Range:
- From $1599 to $1599 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- January, February, March, September, October, November, December
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (21 - 24)
Adults (25 - 29)
Adventure-seeker, Eco-friendly
Mancation, Summer Vacation, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
2-day biking excursion on Mt. Chimborazo, 3-day Ingapirca trek with local guide, cook and porters. Guided tour of Ingapirca, 3-day whitewater rafting trip on the Jondachi and Quijos River (level IV-IV +). Day trip to Otavalo market. ***Requires high level of physical fitness***
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Quito
Arrive Quito
Hotel
Arrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2 - Ecuador
Biking Cotopaxi Volcano
Bicycling
Enjoy views of 8 different volcanoes including the world's highest active volcano. Starting at 4,420 m, bike downhill through vocanic ash, paramo, and pine forests, spotting condors.
Day 3 - Ecuador
Biking Mount Chimborazo/Urbina Mountain Refuge
Bicycling
Bike through the town of Guano before hitting the area's rugged terrain. Enjoy a picnic with Quichua families before coninuing. Stay in a mountain refuge.
Day 4 - Ecuador
Urbina Mountain Refuge
Hotel
At 6,310 m, Mt. Chimborazo is Ecuador's highest point. Enjoy the views from the Urbina Mountain Refuge at its base.
Days 5-6 - Ecuador
Ingapirca Trek
Hiking
From Achupallas, trek to Ingapirca, Ecuador's most important Inca site. Pass through remote highlands, indigeous communities, mountain landscapes and lakes.
Days 7-8 - Ecuador
Banos
Adventure
Take a guided tour of Ingapirca ruins and explore. Relax in the famous thermal hot springs and enjoy scenery with a coffee at an outdoor cafe. Optional hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding are possible.
Day 9 - Ecuador
En Route to Tena.
En Route to Tena watch tthe scenery change from towering mountains to lush jungles.
Days 10-11 - Ecuador
Whitewater rafting
Rafting
Navigate both the wild Jondachi and Quijos River and the cloud forest. The cool water and air make this an excellent change from the tropical Amazon climate.
Day 12 - Ecuador
Hot Spring
Relaxation
Head to the Papallacta hot springs for a well-deserved soalk with stunning views of snowcapped mountains and a glass of wine.
Day 13 - Ecuador
Market
Shopping
Visit the town of Otavalo and the famous market where you can purchase handmade wares.
Day 14 - Ecuador
Return to Quito
Adventure
Return to Quito.
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