Adventurous Ecuador

Soak up the best of South America on this eight-day express adventure.Hike through spectacular volcanic landscapes and go white-water rafting in the jungle on this eight-day loop round Ecuador. Starting in colonial Quito, you’ll head south to the Cotopaxi National Park, passing through the Avenue of Volcanoes – home to the most geothermally active peaks in Ecuador. After visiting the emerald-green Quilotoa crater lake, continue to Baños, where you can ride the Swing at the End of the World and marvel at majestic waterfalls. Get a feel for life in the Amazon rainforest before wrapping up your adventure in the mountain village of Papallacta, known for its hot springs.Trip Highlights: Explore the Cotopaxi National Park on horseback  Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake Visit a traditional Tigua art studio Cycle the Baños Waterfall Route  Go white-water rafting in the Amazon rainforest  Whip up a feast at an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass  Sample fine chocolate in Quito