Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
You'll touch down in Quito today. Depending on when your flight arrives, there's time to wander through the UNESCO-listed Old Town or head back to rest at your hotel. Your guide meets you in the lobby at 6:30 pm for an orientation meeting and tour briefing.
- Start point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Meet at your hotel, 18:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dann Carlton)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's Old Town (UNESCO heritage site)
- Full day in Quito or surroundings (arrange in advance)
Landmarks Quito Old Town 
- Day 2
Quito to Cotopaxi National Park - Llullu Llama
Early morning drive (1.5 hours) south to Cotopaxi National Park, 35 miles from Quito. Along the way you'll see the Avenue of the Volcanoes, then stop at Mariscal Sucre Museum at 12,000 ft for hot cocoa. Next you'll reach Limpiopungo Lake between two volcanoes, with an option to hike toward Refugio Rivas at 16,000 ft if altitude feels okay. There's a downhill mountain bike ride (about 1 hour) to the lake with optional lunch for extra cost. After that, a 2-hour drive takes you to Llullu Llama lodge in time for sunset, followed by dinner and briefing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive to Cotopaxi National Park viewing Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Visit Mariscal Sucre Museum at 12,000 ft
- Visit Limpiopungo Lake
- Mountain bike downhill tour to Limpiopungo Lake
- Sunset viewing at Llullu Llama
Optional Activities
- Hike toward Refugio RIVAS basecamp at 16,000 ft (altitude dependent)
- Lunch with Andes views (extra cost)
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Limpiopungo Lake Cotopaxi Volcano 
- Day 3
Isinlivi to Chugchilan
After breakfast you'll check out and start trekking from Isinlivi toward Chugchilan village, moving between 8,000 and 11,000 ft elevation. The moderate trek shows you local communities and farmland, with lunch in a village along the route. You'll reach Mama Hilda Hostel around 3 pm, then have free time to explore Chugchilan before dinner at 7:00 pm and a briefing for what comes next.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in a village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mama Hilda Lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Isinlivi to Chugchilan village
- Village lunch during trek
Optional Activities
- Explore Chugchilan town
Landmarks Chugchilan Village 
- Day 4
Chugchilan to Quilotoa Lake to Baños
After breakfast, a 30-minute drive gets you to Quilotoa Lake at 12,000 ft for photos and optional local crafts shopping. Then comes a 3-hour drive toward Baños City with stops for ice sorbet tasting and viewpoints. You'll walk through the Famous Waterfalls Avenue with over 30 waterfalls, including Agoyan with an optional zipline, Manto de la Novia with a cable car option across Pastaza Canyon, and Pailón del Diablo where you can walk down to see six balconies of the largest waterfall. The night is yours to enjoy Baños nightlife at La Floresta Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Floresta)
Included Activities
- Visit Quilotoa Lake viewpoint
- View the Famous Waterfalls Avenue
- Visit Agoyan waterfall
- Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
- Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall
Optional Activities
- Shop local crafts at Quilotoa community
- Zipline at Agoyan waterfall
- Cable car across Pastaza Canyon (Tarabita)
- Explore Baños nightlife
Landmarks Quilotoa Lake Agoyan Waterfall Manto de la Novia Waterfall Pailón del Diablo Waterfall Pastaza Canyon 
- Day 5
Baños to Amazon Jungle - Tena
After breakfast, a 3-hour drive takes you toward a lodge near Tena in the Amazon region. You'll stop in Puyo to visit Casa de Balsa and learn about local crafts and Amazonian culture. Check in and have welcome lunch at the lodge. The afternoon includes a canoe ride to Anaconda Island with a 15-minute hike to Caiman Lake, then you'll visit a nearby Kichwa family to learn about their traditions. Dinner at the lodge gives you access to the pool, viewpoints, and Wi-Fi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Welcome lunch at lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo)
Included Activities
- Visit Casa de Balsa in Puyo
- Canoe ride to Anaconda Island
- Hike to Caiman Lake
- Visit Kichwa family
- Lunch at lodge
- Dinner at lodge
Landmarks Casa de Balsa Anaconda Island Caiman Lake 
- Day 6
Amazon Jungle - Full Adventure
After breakfast, take a motor canoe up Napo River then hike into primary forest to Misicocha (Cat's Lake) with a local guide teaching you about flora and fauna. You'll experience a local-style raft ride downstream on the Napo River, followed by lunch at the lodge. The afternoon brings a canoe ride to Arajuno River and a visit to AMAZOONICO Rescue Center (entrance US$8 per person) to see parrots, macaws, ocelots, snakes, caimans, and monkeys. Evening relaxation happens at the hotel pool or with an optional massage before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Casa del Suizo)
Included Activities
- Motor canoe ride up Napo River
- Hike to Misicocha (Cat's Lake) in primary forest
- Local-style raft ride downstream on Napo River
- Lunch at lodge
- Canoe ride to Arajuno River
- Dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Visit AMAZOONICO Rescue Center (entrance fee US$8 per person)
- Relaxation at hotel pool
- Massage (extra cost)
Landmarks Napo River Misicocha (Cat's Lake) Arajuno River AMAZOONICO Rescue Center - Day 7
Amazon - Hummingbirds Sanctuary to Papallacta
You'll leave early to visit Archidona Town's food market and try Chonta Duro (Jungle Prawns), a traditional Amazon snack. Then drive to Guango Lodge to see a hummingbirds sanctuary with diverse, colorful birds perfect for photography from comfortable indoor areas, even on rainy days. Coffee comes with the hummingbird show. Later, drive to Papallacta village for the afternoon and evening to relax, enjoy the landscapes, or get an optional spa massage at the inn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pampallacta )
Included Activities
- Visit food market in Archidona Town
- Try Chonta Duro (Jungle Prawns)
- Visit Guango Lodge Hummingbirds Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Massage at Papallacta inn's spa
Landmarks Archidona Town Guango Lodge Hummingbirds Sanctuary Papallacta - Day 8
Papallacta to Quito
Your last day with us. Choose between a relaxing morning at the resort pool or spa (extra cost) or take a nice hike around the area. Check out by 11:00 am and drive back to Quito's International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Departure transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 13:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning relaxation at resort pool
- Spa treatments (extra cost)
- Hike around the area
