Jewels of the Andes | Exploring the Andes

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This 4 day package brings you from the most beautiful and the highest volcanoes of the Andes to to the only one emerald sparkling lake in the mountains.The highlands of the Ecuadorian Andes with its alluring beauty, are an amazing and unique place due to the multiplicity of landscapes and surroundings. It lends itself to the variety of activities and adventur...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to the Center of Interpretation where we’ll learn about the flora and the fauna of the park
    • Enjoy your way to Chimborazo National Park
    • Opportunity to visit the hotsprings
    • Exploration of the town of Baños and the valley of the waterfalls

What's this trip about?

    This 4 day package brings you from the most beautiful and the highest volcanoes of the Andes to to the only one emerald sparkling lake in the mountains.The highlands of the Ecuadorian Andes with its alluring beauty, are an amazing and unique place due to the multiplicity of landscapes and surroundings. It lends itself to the variety of activities and adventures we could have without the need of large and elaborate arrangements. Although small in size, Ecuador is a country with unexplored or barely explored places. Its mountains hide beautiful and exotic nooks enticing those who love all kinds of adventure exploring the Andes.  

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Andes Mountains
  • Cotopaxi
  • Quito

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Rafting

Trip includes

    • Adventure program in private tour
    • Accommodation in selected hotels
    • Private transportation
    • English - Spanish speaking certified guide
    • All activities as mentioned
    • Entrances fee in Cotopaxi and Chimborazo national Park, Pailon del Diablo and Casa del Árbol.
    • Coca tea
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Interpretation Center – Hike – 

Volcanoes Avenue

Overnight in Chugchilan / Cotopaxi.

Leave early in the morning and take “The Volcanoes Avenue” to Latacunga. Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world (5,897 msnm) located two hours from Quito. Along the way, we’ll see various mountains including, El ...

Day 2: Hike – 

Quilotoa Lagoon -
 

Indigenous Village – Mountains Scenery

Overnight in Riobamba.

Leave early in the morning to Quilotoa Lagoon. On the way we’ll observe the colorful landscape of the moors and indigenous communities that inhabit the area. (Possibility to visit a indigenous market depending the day) At the lagoon you can descend inside the crater and return on horseback or simply take a walk around the crater. Lunch in Quilotoa.

Day 3: Chimborazo Volcano – Hike – Andes Scenery

Overnight at Baños.

After breakfast, we’ll take the way to Chimborazo National Park, passing through the some communities. We’ll take you up to the first shelter (Carrel Brothers) 4800 meters, we have a short hike from the first to the second shelter (Edward Whymper) 5000 meters, return the first shelter.

Day 4: Andean Village – Waterfalls – Adventure Activities

A full day of exploration of the town of Baños and the valley of the waterfalls. The Pailon del Diablo, is the largest and most spectacular Ecuador´s falls but other smaller ones are also impressive. There is also an opportunity to visit the hotsprings after which the...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $560
Price per day$140
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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Inga

Oct 2017

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Perfect adventure! Unforgettable impression!

I'd like to thank Latin Adventure for the unforgettable journey. I took daily tours Mitad del Mundo + 3 hour hike in Pululahua Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon & Lan...

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Sally B

Sep 2017

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Great trip with Latin Adventures- Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños

Highly recommend this company- the transfers and itinerary ran smoothly and Gabriel was an excellent driver. Daniel was very knowledgeable about every aspect of our ...

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Latin Adventures is a tour operator providing private or small-group tours and expeditions in Ecuador and Galápagos by specializing in “tailor – made packets”. Latin Adventures offers lot of opportunities for you to get “off the beaten track” – those places where travellers are still rare — yet without compromising on your comfort and style.

How did it all start? With the inspire of its founder Dante J. García. After an adventurous trip for some countries in Europe and South America, He was driven to share his passion and vision about experiencing adventures in an authentic and sustainable manner in his country, Ecuador.

With nothing more than a small bank loan, He started a dream that nowadays has grown to become one of the most recognized travel company because of its high -quality products and service.

Since 2010, Latin Adventures has provided memorable travel experiences and great travel deals to thousand of happy travellers. Our travel company offers a variety of tour services specialized in adventure and unique vacations as well as excursions in varying styles from standard to luxury.

About the Owner

In 2010, I launched Latin Adventures with the belief that I would turn my greatest passion into work. Share this passion of “traveling” is a personal commitment to social responsibility, caring for the environment and customer satisfaction.

We´ve grown from a personal dream to help thousand of travellers to explore Ecuador and Latin America in an authentic and sustainable manner.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Activities not specified in the program
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Tips
Cancellation policy

The client can cancel and withdraw from the contract at any time before beginning the tour, however this must be done in writing. Refunds can only be made under the following cancellation guidelines, as pre- tour costs will be incurred and cannot be recuperated by Latin Adventures.

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Meals Included

3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

This trip “Jewels of the Andes | Exploring the Andes” has optiona; activities as forllow:

  • Vegetarian meals or preferences
  • Airport transfer service
  • Extension programs in the Amazon Jungle or Galapagos Islands
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