From the Andes to the Amazon 3D- 2N Quilotoa- Baños- Pastaza River - Cotopaxi
From the Andes to the Amazon 3D- 2N Quilotoa- Baños- Pastaza River - Cotopaxi
Join an outstanding trip through the majesty of the Andes and admire the overwhelming landscapes of the route known as the Avenue of the Volcanoes; venture into the Amazon region thorough the route of the waterfalls. Enjoy an unforgettable 3 day private trip to Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Volcano, Baños de Agua Santa, and the Western Amazon Basin in the Pastaza Province. Support a local initiative of sustainable development by visiting "Hola Vida" waterfall reserve.
Explore the route of the waterfalls from Baños to Puyo and witness the power of water at one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ecuador at "Pailón del Diablo". Swing at the edge of the world with the best lookout to theTungurahua Volcano at "La Casa del Arbol".
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A curated journey through the experience
Laguna Quilotoa
An early departure at 7:30 am will venture you into the Andes through the Panamerican Highway admiring the diverse ecosystems of the route known as the "Avenue of the Volcanoes". Following, you'll head out to Quilotoa Lake, a 3km wide water filled caldera formed by the collapse of the volcano's crater after a massive eruption. Here it is possible to either hike around the edge of the caldera or do the hike towards the lake. There are kayaks available at the lake for rent, which will add a sense of adventure to your visit to this breathtaking site. You’ll have lunch in a local restaurant and make your way to Baños late in the afternoon.
5 hoursBaños
Day 2: Ruta de las Cascadas & Puyo
12 hoursRuta de las cascadas
On day 2 you’ll explore the route of the waterfalls. Baños de Agua Santa (Spanish for Baths of Holy Water) is named after the hot springs and thermal baths located around the city which have a reputation of having healing properties due to their mineral content. Visit Pailón del Diablo, one of the largest and most spectacular falls in Ecuador. Baños is also known as the "Gateway to the Amazon", as it's the last big city still located in the mountains before reaching the rainforest in the lowlands.
4 hoursFinca Mirador Indichuris
If you want to refresh your self you can visit one of the multiple waterfalls along the way. There are amazing forested mountains drained by a refreshing network of rivers that actually flow to the mighty Amazon basin.
4 hoursLa Casa del Arbol
Day 3: Cotopaxi National Park -Quito
1 hourCotopaxi National Park
In the last day, a two hour drive will bring you to the Cotopaxi National Park, arriving at the foot of the impressive active volcano 5.897-m-high, considered the highest active volcano in the world. You'll hike around the Limpiopungo Lagoon and, weather permitting, you'll get the best view of Cotopaxi.
6 hoursHotel Tambopaxi Lodge
You'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Tambopaxi: an ecological hotel and mountain refuge located within the park at 3720 meters above sea level. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive back to Quito.
1 hourQuito
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Certified, bilingual guide
- Accommodation
- National Park permits
- All activities and entrance fees described in the tour details
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
- Entry/Admission - Baños
- Entry/Admission - Ruta de las cascadas
- Entry/Admission - La Casa del Arbol
- Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Local Taxes (apply only for Ecuadorians)
- Dinners
- Additional activity options: kayaks, rafting, canopy, cable cars, bicycles, horseback riding. Available upon request.
- Entry/Admission - Finca Mirador Indichuris
Good to Know
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A small amount of walking is involved along trails with irregular terrain, although if participants require longer hiking trails are available.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Copy of passport of one of the group members is required for billing purposes (local tax exemption)
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.