Ecuador Adventure 14 Days Tour

This tour is for the person who wants to experience various sports in a foreign country. We will begin with the Lechero Tree Hike and we will end up at the Otavalo Indian Market.  Next, we will partake of the Cuicocha Volcano Hike, and we will stop in Cotacachi, which also known as Leather Town. Then we will travel from Otavalo to the Cotopaxi National Park, where we will complete the Cotopaxi Hike.  Next, we will drive to the city of Baños, where we will take bikes to complete our journey of the Avenue of the Waterfalls. Are you ready for the Pastaza white water rafting?  Of course you are! And you´ll relish your visit to the Chimborazo Fauna Reserve and Riobamba City. Wait till you see the train ride we have in store for you, which, of course, will take you to Cuenca City.  Next, you’ll journey along the Inca Trail, and then we´ll camp at Cajas National Park.

Tour Information

Price per person

USD 2899

Tour length

14 DAYS

Physical rating

All year round

Season

All year round

Group size

1 – 12 pax

Travel style

Start

Quito

Finish

Quito

Tour code

GE-P025

Tour highlights

Start and end in Quito ! With Ecuador Multi-sport tour , you will have a 14 Days tour package taking you through the most beautiful sights a long the Andes of Ecuador . Ecuador Multi-sport tour is a small group tour that includes an expert guide, good hotel accommodations , meals, private transportation and more for less.
Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY TO QUITO
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Once you arrive in Quito, you may consider the possibility of resting a bit to get yourself ready for the afternoon briefing. Or just walk around the hotel area if your desire is stretching legs after a long trip from home.

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.

Accommodation included: Overnight at Ibis Hotel ***

Day 2
LECHERO TREE HIKE- OTAVALO MARKET
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After breakfast we will drive to the Imbabura province, stopping on the way for pictures.  We will continue up to el Lechero Tree trail to start our hike down to Otavalo city, passing by Peguche waterfall (the hike takes roughly 2 hours). After we arrive in Otavalo, you will have plenty of time to visit the Indian market, lunch, and explore the town on your own.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Otavalo ***

Day 3
CUICOCHA VOLCANO HIKE & LEATHER TOWN
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We will travel to the entrance of Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, at 10,000 ft.  At the Reserve´s entrance, we will begin our hike around Cuicocha Lake.  This hike is approximately 8 miles, and takes anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. With some luck, we will see Condors flying near the cliffs during the walk.

There is a nice place to stop during the hike and enjoy our box lunch.  We will then continue to the end of the trail, where we will board our bus to Cotacachi, also known as The Leather Town, where you can peruse thousands of leather articles.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Otavalo ***

Day 4
OTAVALO – COTOPAXI HIKE
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Today, we will travel from Otavalo to  Cotopaxi National Park, and, along the way, you will have the chance to admire the well-known Avenue of the Volcanoes – there are several sites for pictures.

In the Park, we will visit the museum, so as to learn more about the hiking trails, and the flora and fauna endemic to the Andes. Once our hiking ends, we will venture to our hotel near Lasso Village.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel La Cienega ****

Day 5
BIKING TO THE WATERFALLS
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This morning, we will take a beautiful drive to Baños city, where we will take the bikes and peddle to the Avenue of the Waterfalls.  We will continue to Rio Verde village, where the most beautiful waterfall is located (Pailon Del Diablo); the water for this waterfall flows from the Llanganates National Park.

We will then hike to the base of Pailon Del Diablo to admire the impressive water drop. We will take some time for lunch, and finally we will head back to Baños city for the night.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Floresta ***

Day 6
PASTAZA WHITE WATER RAFTING
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On this day you can choose between rafting on Pastaza River (class III) with some virtuous rapids, or you can spend your time on a fantastic adventure canyoning (rappelling through waterfalls).

Later, you will have a free afternoon – for relaxing and exploring the town of Baños on your own.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Floresta ***

Day 7
CHIMBORAZO VOLCANO – RIOBAMBA CITY
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Early in the morning we will visit Chimborazo Fauna Reserve, a magical place.  Here, we will reflect on the beauties of the highest volcano in Ecuador, at 21,000 ft.  This is also one of the few places in the country where we can see the famous Vicuña (endemic camel from the High Andes) which was reintroduced in the 70′s from Bolivia and Chile for the wool business.  The wool of the Vicuña is highly prized in the international market.

While in the park, we can climb to 16,000 feet to the second Base Camp.  Here, we can lunch in a traditional restaurant known as Estrellas Del Chimborazo. In the afternoon we will continue toward Riobamba City, and after a panoramic tour in the old town we will arrive at our hotel for the night.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Abraspungo ****

Day 8
TRANSPORTATION TO CUENCA
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The main attraction today will be the Train ride from Alausi to Sibambe Station. It is one of the Engineering Marvels of the twentieth century.

The entire ride is breathtaking, and you will definitely admire the beautiful scenery which demonstrates the ethnic and natural richness of the country.

On the final section of tracks, you will experience what is known as the Devil’s Nose, where the actual shape of the mountain is similar to a nose.

At the end of the train ride, we will continue our journey toward the pre-Inca Ruins called Ingapirca (Inca Wall).  The Ingapirca is one of the few archaeological remains that we can visit, and it has been well preserved.

Once we have toured the Ruins we will travel to the city of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca.  Here, we will spend the night.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Victoria ****

 

Day 9
INCA TRAIL & CAMPING AT CAJAS PARK
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On day 9, we will travel to Cajas National Park, where we will walk along the Inca trail until we reach La Luzpa Lake (approximately 4 hours from the park´s entrance).

Once we get to the camping area, it is time to relax and read a good book or just admire the sunset while waiting for dinner to be prepared.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at Base Camp  **

Day 10
HIKE AT CAJAS PARK – GUAYAQUIL CITY
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After breakfast, it is time to walk for 2 hours to the highway where our driver will be waiting for us to continue the journey down to the coastal area.  In the afternoon, we will visit the most important sites of Guayaquil, such as Centenario Park,  the Boulevard 9 de Octubre Iguanas Park, the Basilica, the Malecon Simon Bolivar, and finally Las Peñas Viewpoint, where you can admire the impressive city of Guayaquil.

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Gye ***

Day 11
GUAYAQUIL – SALINAS BEACH
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On this day we will continue our journey to visit the Cerro Blanco Protected Forest, located one hour from Guayaquil city. After a walk in the forest, we will drive to Salinas, which has one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador.

Once we arrive at the hotel, you will have free time to explore and enjoy on your own.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Salinas ***

Day 12
SALINAS BEACH
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Today is a day of leisure – relax, go to the beach, or rest in the hammocks, while you enjoy the landscape and the wonderful atmosphere.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Salinas ***

Day 13
RETURN TO GUAYAQUIL
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The morning of day 13, we will travel back to Guayaquil City, which is approximately 2 hours from Salinas Beach.  You will then board your flight for your trip back to Quito.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Ibis ***

Day 14
FLYING HOME DAY
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Today ends your tour, and you will board your plane back to your hometown destination.

Thank you for spending time with us, and we hope to see you again soon.

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The program includes

  • 13 Nights hotel accommodations (tourist superior rooms)
  • Meals specified as INCLUDED in the program
  • Transfers and transportation provided by private transports
  • Airfare between Quito and Guayaquil
  • Private Spanish/English speaking naturalist guide
  • Entrance fees according to itinerary
  • All Transfers

Not included in Program

  • International airfare to Quito
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls

GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !

24/7 Booking Phone Number: +1-888-469-2230

Tour Overview

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AGE RANGE : 18 to 70 years old

MIN GROUP SIZE : 2 ( IF YOU ARE SOLO TRAVELER ,PLEASE ASK FOR SINGLE RATE)

MAX GROUP SIZE : 16

TRANSPORTATION : Private Transportation

PHYSICAL RATING : Standard

TRAVEL STYLE: Hiking, Adventure, Multisport

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