6-Day Ecuador Andes and Amazon Multi-Sport Tour
Quito, Ecuador
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 6 days
This will be an incredible adventure taking you from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Rain-forest with various activities; hiking, rafting, biking, horseback riding and wildlife spotting. In only 6 days you'll almost see all highlight in the Andes and Amazon. We recommend this program for energetic and sporty people.
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This will be an incredible adventure taking you from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Rain-forest with various activities; hiking, rafting, biking, horseback riding and wildlife spotting. In only 6 days you'll almost see all highlight in the Andes and Amazon. We recommend this program for energetic and sporty people.Day 1: Horseback Riding (L)
In the morning we go horseback riding in the Avenida de Los Volcanes and in the afternoon we drive towards the Llanganates National Park until we reach the town of Baños located at the entrance of the Amazon. Here we can enjoy the best nightlife by drinking cocktails and dancing salsa. Overnight: La Floresta Hotel
Day 2: Biking in Llanganates National Park (B)
This morning we mountain bike enjoying the beautiful scenery of the cloud forest. While descending into the jungle, we'll have a breath-taking view of Baños very well known for its spectacular location right on the foothills of the Tungurahua volcano. In the afternoon we will have some time to explore town.
Overnight: La Floresta Hotel
Day 3: Road of the Waterfalls and Canyoning (B,L,D)
This morning we'll hit the road of the waterfalls. The first stop will be at the Bride's Veil waterfall where we'll take the "Tarabita" (cable car) to get across the Pastaza River. Then we'll hike down to the "Pailon del Diablo" waterfall, the second highest in Ecuador. After that we hike for 3-hour through the tropical jungle, where we climb along several white-water waterfalls. Our local native guide tells us about the incredible nature and wildlife we will see.
Overnight: Amazon Home Stay
Day 4: Jatunyacu River Rafting and Hot Springs (B,L)
We start with paddling on the Jatunyacu river. After a safety briefing from our rafting guides we'll start our class III rafting expedition down this river well known for its clean water and awesome rapids. We conclude our day with a drive back up to the Andes stopping to visit the paradise of hummingbirds in the Guango Reserve and finally continuing up to the volcanic hot springs resort where we'll spend the night.
Overnight: Termas Papallacta Spa & Resort
Day 5: Hiking The Cloud Forrest, Hummingbirds Paradise and Otavalo Market (B,L,D)
After a 2-hour bird-watching tour through the cloud forest we'll visit Otavalo and its amazing indigenous handicraft market. Later we'll be transferred to the Imbabura Volcano to enjoy a nice cultural encounter with the local people and learn the traditional way of living while sharing the daily activities with the families. In the evening we will take part of an organic cooking lesson using the local products.
Overnight: Andes Home Stay
Day 6: Trekking the Loop of Cuicocha Chater Lake (B,L)
Today our challenge will be a 5-hour hike around the Cuicocha crater lake with breathtaking views of the active volcano and of the amazing valleys located in Cotacachi-Cayapas ecological reserve. On this trek we'll reach an altitude of 11880ft and hike 9 miles around the crater. 
After the hike it is possible to swim in the crater lake. In the afternoon we drive back to Quito where the service ends.
In the morning we go horseback riding in the Avenida de Los Volcanes and in the afternoon we drive towards the Llanganates National Park until we reach the town of Baños located at the entrance of the Amazon. Here we can enjoy the best nightlife by drinking cocktails and dancing salsa. Overnight: La Floresta Hotel
Day 2: Biking in Llanganates National Park (B)
This morning we mountain bike enjoying the beautiful scenery of the cloud forest. While descending into the jungle, we'll have a breath-taking view of Baños very well known for its spectacular location right on the foothills of the Tungurahua volcano. In the afternoon we will have some time to explore town.
Overnight: La Floresta Hotel
Day 3: Road of the Waterfalls and Canyoning (B,L,D)
This morning we'll hit the road of the waterfalls. The first stop will be at the Bride's Veil waterfall where we'll take the "Tarabita" (cable car) to get across the Pastaza River. Then we'll hike down to the "Pailon del Diablo" waterfall, the second highest in Ecuador. After that we hike for 3-hour through the tropical jungle, where we climb along several white-water waterfalls. Our local native guide tells us about the incredible nature and wildlife we will see.
Overnight: Amazon Home Stay
Day 4: Jatunyacu River Rafting and Hot Springs (B,L)
We start with paddling on the Jatunyacu river. After a safety briefing from our rafting guides we'll start our class III rafting expedition down this river well known for its clean water and awesome rapids. We conclude our day with a drive back up to the Andes stopping to visit the paradise of hummingbirds in the Guango Reserve and finally continuing up to the volcanic hot springs resort where we'll spend the night.
Overnight: Termas Papallacta Spa & Resort
Day 5: Hiking The Cloud Forrest, Hummingbirds Paradise and Otavalo Market (B,L,D)
After a 2-hour bird-watching tour through the cloud forest we'll visit Otavalo and its amazing indigenous handicraft market. Later we'll be transferred to the Imbabura Volcano to enjoy a nice cultural encounter with the local people and learn the traditional way of living while sharing the daily activities with the families. In the evening we will take part of an organic cooking lesson using the local products.
Overnight: Andes Home Stay
Day 6: Trekking the Loop of Cuicocha Chater Lake (B,L)
Today our challenge will be a 5-hour hike around the Cuicocha crater lake with breathtaking views of the active volcano and of the amazing valleys located in Cotacachi-Cayapas ecological reserve. On this trek we'll reach an altitude of 11880ft and hike 9 miles around the crater. 
After the hike it is possible to swim in the crater lake. In the afternoon we drive back to Quito where the service ends.
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