Hiking throughout the Andes - magical-ecuador.com · Visit the historic center of Quito, declared as world heritage and Guaysamín museum, La Capilla del Hombre Overnight in Quito

Av Gran Colombia N 15 - 220 y Yaguachi - Quito - Ecuador Phone: (593 2) 3 227 605 / (593 2) 2 543 803 / Cell Phone: (593 9) 99 935 108 - 984 516 503

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PROGRAM - Departure any day from Quito city.

This is a stay based on hiking, a wonderful adventure for lovers of nature and outdoors. We will begin our trek at the north, in the Otavalo area to acclimatize slowly. We will make many meetings with the different communities around, the kindness of people will impress you. In this tour, we will follow the footsteps of the Incas, on the Capac Ñan which crosses the valley of Cañar to the foot of the Inca religious center: Ingapirca, the most important of Ecuador. The trekking or Inca Trail takes place on an already existing part of the communication routes of the Inca Empire which at the time was spread over 5000 km from Quito to Talca. We will end our stay in the tranquil and relaxing spa town of Banos and also in the Cotopaxi National Park where the volcano of the same name stands; the Cotopaxi which is the highest active volcano in the world (5897 m).

Hiking throughout

the Andes

12 days Tour of middle mountain

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Note: We leave when possible, meals at your expense. Ecuador is a nice country for travelers who want to discover different experiences of taste. There are a huge variety of meals, gourmet restaurants or simply small dining places in markets and villages. Meals mentioned in the program are included and those not mentioned are left to your choice. Your guide and traveling companion will tell you interesting places or restaurants, and may also assist you in your discovery, if you wish. Meals included are indicated as follow: B : Breakfast L : Lunch D : Dinner

Day 1: Quito – Colonial Quito – Guayasamín Museum – Quito

Visit the historic center of Quito, declared as world heritage and Guaysamín museum, La Capilla del Hombre Overnight in Quito. B - L

In Colonial Quito, we´ll go to the Panecillo, small hill overlooking Quito, on which stands the statue of the Virgin of Legarda and delimiting the colonial town of San Francisco de Quito. Then, we will go to the Independence Square, where is located the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Walking towards the Plaza de San Francisco, we stop at the Church of the Company of Jesus. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, Baroque monument located in Plaza San Francisco and visit the museum of religious

art Fray Pedro Gocial which is right next door.

Day 2: Quito – Ruins of Cochasqui - Otavalo Market - Otavalo

Departure by private vehicle to the province of Imbabura. En route, visit the pre-Inca ruins of Cochasqui, pyramid-shaped buildings. Installation in hotel in Otavalo. In the afternoon, visit the most famous traditional and artisanal market of Ecuador. Overnight in Otavalo. B The indigenous Otavalo market is with no doubts one of the most important markets in south America. It is the ideal place to buy gifts and souvenirs for family and friends. The market was developed in the 60s and still remains, Ecuadorians come from all over the country to see the wide variety of products at their disposal. Tourists also marvel at the colorful textiles, straw hats (Panama), ponchos and Silver jewelery.




Day 3: Ascent of Fuya Fuya volcano (4250 m) - Night in the community of San Clemente.

Breakfast. Ascent of Fuya Fuya volcano (4250 m altitude), the first acclimatization hike with a magnificent view of the Mojanda Lagoon. Picnic while hiking. Continue further north to the community of San Clemente where we will spend the night. Overnight stay at the community of San Clemente. B - L (Box lunch) - D Difference in altitude: 450 m - 4 hours of walking

Day 4: Hike from Zuleta to Cubilche (3826 m) and departure to Latacunga

Breakfast. Hike from Zuleta to Cerro Cubilche (beautiful rural scenes). Return to San Clemente and head south towards Latacunga. Overnight in Latacunga. B - L (Box lunch)

Day 5: Quilotoa lake and community - Hike around the lagoon - Overnight in the community of Quilotoa

Breakfast. Departure to the community and Lake Quilotoa. We will undertake that day a hike around this active crater at a constant altitude of 4000 meters (5 to 6 hours of walking). A breathtaking landscape awaits you ...

Night in the community by the lake .. Overnight homestay. B - L (Box Lunch) D

The Quilotoa volcano is a unique site in Ecuador with more than 3 km in diameter and a difference of more than 320 m between the edge of the crater and the lake. An indigenous community lives there, we will spend the night there to discover more about their way of life.

Day 6: Quilotoa – Hike from Quilotoa to Tigua - Riobamba After breakfast, we continue our itinerant journey to the village of Tigua crossing the geological fault of Zumbahua and the canyon of Toachi River (5 hours of walking). Picnic while hiking. Continue to Riobamba city also known as the Sultan of the Andes at 2750 meters above sea level. Overnight in Riobamba. B - L (Box Lunch)




Day 7: Riobamba - Achupallas – Inca Trail Breakfast. In the morning, departure to Achupallas, village where we will load our mules with our camping equipment. Snack. In the early afternoon, we will hike to our first camp. Dinner. Overnight in tent. B - L (Box Lunch) - D

The Inca Trail was part of the royal road between Quito and the city of Cuzco, it is the best preserved part of Ecuador because we can still see the pavers built more than 500 years ago. It is truly

a spectacular trek through the ecosystem of the Andean páramo, passing through indigenous communities, and near mountains and lakes, until arriving at the famous Inca ruins in Ecuador: Ingapirca. This trek requires a good physical condition.

Day 8: Inca Trail

Breakfast. We will begin our trek by engulfing us between two mountains "Callana Pucara" and "Mapahuina" following the banks of the Cadrul river, using the way of the Incas until the laguna of three cruces and we will mount our second camp. Picnic while hiking. Beautiful Andean landscapes. Dinner.

Night in tent. B - L (Box lunch) - D

Day 9: Inca Trail Breakfast. Hiking to Lake Culebrillas, spectacular remains of the path of the Inca including arriving on Espindola. Stop at the ruins of Paredones. Picnic while hiking. Third camp. Night in tent. B - L (Box Lunch) - D




Day 10: Inca trail – Ingapirca - Baños

Breakfast. Hike to Ingapirca where we will visit the site of the same name, religious site of great importance in the history of the Incas. Picnic while hiking. Departure to Banos, spa town famous for its hot water pools and nestled near the splendid active volcano Tungurahua (5016 m) Overnight in Baños. B - L (Box Lunch)

Ingapirca is the most important and significant archaeological site of Ecuador. Its foundation took place in the late 15th century by the Cañaris, an Andean community in southern Ecuador, who were the original inhabitants of the site until the arrival of the Inca Empire. The ruins are located 90 kilometers from Cuenca

Day 11: Baños Visit Banos, spa town renowned for its hot water pools and the proximity of the splendid active volcano Tungurahua (5016 m), Baños is a small corner of paradise where one has the impression that the time stopped. In the morning, discover the waterfall Manto de la Novia and Pailon del Diablo waterfall. In the afternoon, explore the city center, the cathedral, the balsa and tagua (vegetable ivory) workshops.

Possibility to bathe in the thermal waters of the village, Spa, thermal waters, Banos de Cajon, Swimming pool. Hotel in Banos. Overnight in Baños. B - L (Box Lunch)

B Baños is a charming resort, with its thermal waters, located at the gateway to the Amazon and at the edge of the Andes. The beauty of the site as well as the hospitality of its inhabitants make it a popular destination. Nestled in the hollow of a green valley, the city, surrounded by forests, waterfalls and backed by the active volcano Tungurahua 5016m, offers exuberant vegetation.




Day 12: Baños – Cotopaxi National Park - Quito

Departure after breakfast to Cotopaxi National Park. In the park, we will stop at the Limpiopungo lagoon (3830 m), to observe the birds typical of the Andean moorlands, and then continue by car until the parking area (4500 m). From here we´ll start a hike (364 meters difference in altitude) to the José Ribas refuge at 4864 m. Box lunch at refuge. Return to Quito. Overnight in Quito. B - L (Box Lunch)

Located in the province of Cotopaxi, 70 km from Quito, this park covers 33400 hectares and includes camping areas, hiking trails. On the Páramo and in the forests, one can sometimes see condors, ducks, caracarás, gulls of the Andes, pigeons and hummingbirds. As for mammals, rabbits, white-tailed deer, foxes and weasels ... Moreover ... The Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world. Its summit is covered with eternal snows.

Our Hotels selection

Note: The selected hotels are indicative, subject to availability at time of booking the tour. In case of unavailability, we will offer a hotel of the same

category. It is possible to select the higher category hotels with a supplement – IF YOU ARE IONTERESTED, PLEASE LET US KNOW, TO SEND YOU THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS IN ALL CITIES.




Quito AUBERGE INN www.ioda.net/auberge-inn

Otavalo DOÑA ESTHER www.otavalohotel.com

La Esperanza SAN CLEMENTE http://www.sclemente.com/

Latacunga RODELU http://www.rodelu.com.ec/

Quilotoa ALPACA http://www.alpacaquilotoa.com/

Riobamba RIO HOTEL http://www.riohotelecuador.com/

Banos CHIMENEA www.hostalchimenea.com

Price per person Shared tour on fixed dates Exclusive tour

Individual circuit

Base 2 participants : 2020 Usd 2120 Usd

Base 3 participants : 1640 Usd 1640 Usd

Base 4 to 5 participants : 1440 Usd 1440 Usd




http://www.ioda.net/auberge-inn

http://www.otavalohotel.com/

http://www.sclemente.com/

http://www.rodelu.com.ec/

http://www.alpacaquilotoa.com/

http://www.riohotelecuador.com/

http://www.hostalchimenea.com/



Our price includes : Our price doesn´t include

- Transportation (Private and Local): - From 2 to 4 participants: 4X4 - From 5 participants: Mini bus - Accommodation: 2nd category hotel with private bathroom, hostel and camping - All meals mentioned - Entry to the different sites - 1 bilingual trekking and high mountain guide - Trekking logistics with nights in tent, food, cook and mules

- International plane ticket - Beverages and personal expenses - Sleeping bag - Your personal insurance repatriation / cancellation: sports at risk and mountain activities - Supplement for superior category hotels - For 4 participants: Comfort and flexibility option: Supplement for mini bus + driver accompanying your guide throughout the stay: $ 70 per person


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