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. All of our trips are flightless in destination, with 100% of all carbon emissions offset. It's just part of how we see the world while being good to it.Trip Highlights: Marvel at the epic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake Traverse 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
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General information
Tour ID223083
Tour length8days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range25 - 99
Operated by
Culture Trip
Starting point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Hotel Patio Andaluz
18:00
End point
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
10:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Quito
Explore Quito and attend an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
Discover the epic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park
Hike round the majestic Quilotoa Lake
Explore the magnificent Baños Waterfall Route
Go white-water rafting on the Jatunyacu River
Follow the Natural Oils Trail at Kuyana Amazon Lodge