Full Ecuador
\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DAYS<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n12<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DIFFICULT<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEASY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TRIP RATING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Cotopaxi-National-Park-300x202.jpeg\")
![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Limpiopungo-Lake-300x202.jpeg\")
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Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Quilotoa-Lake-300x199.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Cuyabeno-River-300x202.jpeg\")
![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-LagunaGrande-300x202.png\")
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Pink-Dolphin-300x202.jpg\")
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Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Casabe-300x202.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Full](\"https:\/\/galapagos-tours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-Ecuador-Cuyabeno-River-300x199.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
DAYS<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n12<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DIFFICULT<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEASY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TRIP RATING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
12<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>DIFFICULT<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEASY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TRIP RATING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
DIFFICULT<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nEASY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TRIP RATING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
EASY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TRIP RATING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
TRIP RATING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
GO TO DATES <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nBOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
BOOK NOW<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Itinerary<\/h3><\/div>Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\n
We are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Pick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Early morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Ecuador 12 Days<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 7: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal Island 360\u00b0)<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 10: Bartolome Island or North Seymour<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 11: Galapagos (Pinz\u00f3n Island)<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Day 12: Galapagos - Quito<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/i>Day 1: Cotopaxi<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nCotopaxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nPick Up in Magic Bean Restaurant, La Mariscal Quito.<\/p>\n
The tour begins. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours.
\nThe first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. This is the last opportunity for having a pair of gloves and cap of wool for being warm.<\/p>\nWe are going to visit the Interpretation Center \u201cMariscal Sucre\u201d. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others).
\nWe are going to arrive at a big esplanade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the landscape.
\nWe are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
\nWe are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness)
\nWe have deserved a rest at the refuge (Jos\u00e9 Rivas). After a moment, the people who wants to arrive until the glacier can go for a walk of 25 minutes more. And also if the weather conditions are good, you are going to have a beautiful view of the mountains and the landscapes. After that, we return to the refuge, for having lunch. It is an excellent moment, for sharing experiences with friends, while you are drinking a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
\nWe continue our tour, now we have to come back to the parking lot, and take the bikes to go downhill until the Limpiopungo Lake
\nWe are on the parking lot. Take the bikes and enjoy the trip. It could be for 40 minutes (it depends of your ability).
\nArrive to the Limpiopungo Lake. We have a moment for resting and walking. After that, we come back to Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i>Day 7: Quilotoa<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nQuilotoa – Ba\u00f1os<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nPick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nThe tour begins. We are going to travel for around 2.5 hours, from Latacunga to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisil\u00ed, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.
\nWe have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisil\u00ed town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
\nAt the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: \u201cLlamas\u201d, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.
\nIn the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, \u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green \/ red pepper, \u201cmellocos\u201d, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the \u201cmercado de pulgas\u201d, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.
\nOn the third market, you are going to find three sections:
\nFirst: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
\nSecond: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
\nThird: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.
\nAfterwards there is the departure to the \u201cLas Cruces\u201d Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.
\nIf you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
\nWe will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).
\nNow we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It\u00b4s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.
\nWhen you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.
\nWe need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.
\nWe arrive to Ba\u00f1os<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i>Day 3: Lago Agrio - Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\n\n\nLago Agrio – Cuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nPick Up in your Hotel in Quito.
\nFlight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour \u2013 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to our lodge. Lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Dinner. Exciting night walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/i>Day 4: Hiking Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\n\n\nHiking Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nBreakfast.: Morning: three-hour hike in the primary forest to learn about flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Lunch at the camp. Relax, in the afternoon paddle in a traditional canoe on the Lagoons or rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge. Dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 5: Community Day<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\n\n\nCommunity Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nBreakfast. Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya, preparation of artisan chocolate and tropical fruits tasting additionally you can see the preparation of the traditional bread (Casabe) and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of native people. Lunch. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp. Dinner. Night canoe expedition in search of caimans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Day 6: Cuyabeno<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\n\n\nCuyabeno<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nEarly morning bird watching. Breakfast. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Box Lunch. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm).
\nTransfer Out from Quito\u2019s airport to your hotel in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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