This 8 day tour of Ecuador takes you from the cloud forests and jungles of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes. This package is designed for those looking for an active adventure and nearly every day on the trip involves hiking, biking or rafting. Starting from Quito we will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel for the evening. The next day we get started with a drive south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi (5,897 m, 19,347 ft) where we can hike around the base of the mountain before continuing to Banos to spend the night. Banos is the gateway to the Amazon and we will spend two nights here as we hike the waterfalls and explore by mountain bike. From Banos we will hike into the Amazon for a night in the rain forests. The next morning we will raft down the Jatunyacu River (Class 3 Rapids) before continuing back into the Andes and to the hot spring resort at Papallacta where we will stay the night. The next day allows for some hiking in the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve and visits to the local markets in Otavalo where we will stop for the night. The final day of activities brings us to Cuicocha Crater Lake which we can hike around and explore by boat to see the volcanic activity. Leaving Cuicocha Crater Lake we will head back to Quito for the final night and will transfer you to the airport the following day.
What's Included?
- Airport Transfers in Quito
- Certified expert English-speaking trip leader & local guides
- All Land Transfers (private and comfortable)
- First Class hotel in Quito (2 Nights)
- 4-star hotel in Banos
- Home stay in the Amazon
- 5-star Spa Resort in Papallacta
- Colonial Hacienda in Imbabura
- Meals as per the itinerary (Budget $150 for meals not included)
- Gear as needed for activities: Canyoning, Rafting, Biking, Trekking
- Activities as per the itinerary: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Canyoning, Hot springs
* Accommodation based on double occupancy. Solo supplement of $455 applies for a private room. 
