About Your Trip
Hike through spectacular volcanic landscapes and go white-water rafting in the jungle on this eight-day loop round Ecuador. Starting in colonial Quito, you’ll head south to the Cotopaxi National Park, passing through the Avenue of Volcanoes – home to the most geothermally active peaks in Ecuador. After visiting the emerald-green Quilotoa crater lake, continue to Baños, where you can ride the Swing at the End of the World and marvel at majestic waterfalls. Get a feel for life in the Amazon rainforest before wrapping up your adventure in the mountain village of Papallacta, known for its hot springs. All of our trips are flightless in destination, with 100% of all carbon emissions offset. It's just part of how we see the world while being good to it.
Trip Highlights
- 1Explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback
- 2Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake
- 3Visit a traditional Tigua art studio
- 4Cycle the Baños Waterfall Route
- 5Go white-water rafting in the Amazon rainforest
- 6Whip up a feast at an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
- 7Sample fine chocolate in Quito
What's Included
- Two nights premium hotel accommodation
- Two nights jungle lodge accommodation
- One night mountain resort accommodation
- One night historic hotel accommodation
- One night spa hotel accommodation
- Private and local transport
- Seven breakfasts, six lunches, four dinners
- Local Insider
- Return private airport transfers
- Quito walking tour
- Ecuadorian cooking masterclass (including market visit)
- Chocolate-tasting session
- Limpiopungo Lagoon hike
- Cotopaxi Interpretation Center visit
- Horseback riding
- Quilotoa Lake hike
- Tigua art studio visit
- Salcedo Market visit
- Swing at the End of the World visit
- Baños Waterfall Route bike ride
- Yaku Runa project visit
- White-water rafting
- Jungle night hike
- Natural Oils Trail guided hike
- Waterfall swim
What's Not Included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from the destination
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Accommodation
Expect comfortable, spacious rooms at this elegant colonial-style hotel in the heart of Quito’s historic center – an ideal base from which to explore the cultural landmarks of the capital. Indulge in delicious Ecuadorian tapas, wine and cocktails at the Cava Marquéz de Jeréz bar.
At 3,480m (11,417ft) above sea level, this rustic mountain lodge offers homey accommodation with breathtaking views of Cotopaxi volcano. Grab a drink by the fire pit and gaze at the star-studded sky in this wonderfully tranquil setting.
This cozy hotel, close to downtown Baños, features tastefully decorated rooms with traditional Ecuadorian furnishings and a peaceful private garden – primed for relaxing after a busy day exploring. Make the most of the plentiful breakfast buffet.
Tune into the Amazon at this serene hideaway surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. Stylish, luxurious rooms are accompanied by an outdoor pool and restaurant serving sumptuous Ecuadorian dishes made with organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Soak in hot springs and treat yourself to a relaxing massage at this spa resort in the Andes mountains – a truly memorable final stop on your Ecuadorian journey. If you’re feeling bold, why not give the chocolate or clay body treatments a go?
