Ecuador trekking & activity holiday
| country: | Ecuador |
| location: | Mount Cotopaxi |
| trip type: | Moderate trekking holidays A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Nov |
| price: | From £1500 (21 days) ex flights. Max group size 12. |
| offers: | Only £1250 (21 days) or £950 (15 days)!! 15% discount for groups of four or more! |
the amazing things you'll be doing
On this tour we go through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, from the highlands of the Andes to the lowlands of the Amazon Basin. We stay in comfortable and friendly guesthouses and lodges.
After spending a day in the capital, Quito, we move on to Chugchilan, stopping in a beautiful eco-lodge, before trekking around Lake Quilotoa. Next stop is the Cotopaxi National Park, where you trek in and around the ravines under the gaze of the awesome snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano.
Ecuador has many rivers ripe for adventure sports, and in Banos we raft Rio Patate (Class 3 moderate).
In Riobamba we go bicycling in the Chimborazo National Park and also take the famous “Devil’s Nose” train journey from Riobamba to Sibambe, sitting rooftop with locals to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. We move onto Tena and the jungle, staying in cabin and lodge accommodation where you can choose to go white water rafting (Class 4) or sail more serenely down the River Napo and on to Monkey Island. Our tour ends with a few days in Quito for last minute sightseeing!
N.B. We can also arranage a two week itinerary with the same departure dates for £1200 per person
After spending a day in the capital, Quito, we move on to Chugchilan, stopping in a beautiful eco-lodge, before trekking around Lake Quilotoa. Next stop is the Cotopaxi National Park, where you trek in and around the ravines under the gaze of the awesome snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano.
Ecuador has many rivers ripe for adventure sports, and in Banos we raft Rio Patate (Class 3 moderate).
In Riobamba we go bicycling in the Chimborazo National Park and also take the famous “Devil’s Nose” train journey from Riobamba to Sibambe, sitting rooftop with locals to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. We move onto Tena and the jungle, staying in cabin and lodge accommodation where you can choose to go white water rafting (Class 4) or sail more serenely down the River Napo and on to Monkey Island. Our tour ends with a few days in Quito for last minute sightseeing!
N.B. We can also arranage a two week itinerary with the same departure dates for £1200 per person
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival Quito. Hotel | |
| Day 2: | Tour of colonial Quito. Hotel | |
| Day 3: | Chugchilan eco-lodge. Horse riding in cloud forest | |
| Day 4: | Trekking Lake Quilotoa. Eco-lodge | |
| Day 5: | Trekking Zumbahua. Eco-lodge | |
| Day 6: | Horse-riding/trekking. Hotel | |
| Day 7-8: | Cotopaxi National Park. Hacienda & Hotel | |
| Day 9-11: | Banos. Rafting, free day, thermal baths/arts evening. Hotel | |
| Day 12: | Bicycling, Riobamba. Hotel | |
| Day 13: | “Devil’s Nose” train journey, Riobamba. Hotel. | |
| Day 14: | Free day Riobamba. Hotel | |
| Day 15: | Tena. Hotel | |
| Day 16: | Llanganates National Park. Cabins | |
| Day 17: | Rafting and jungle trek. Jungle lodge. | |
| Day 18: | Monkey Island/River Napo. Hotel | |
| Day 19-20: | Quito. Hotel | |
| Day 21: | Quito. Depart |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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On this holiday we stay in guesthouses that are either Ecuadorian owned or make a significant contribution to their local community, such as the excellent eco-lodge near Lake Quilotoa.
 In line with our strong stance on responsible tourism, all guides on this trip are local Ecuadorians, picked for their excellent indigenous knowledge of the area and high degree of training. This makes for a more enlightening experience as you learn of the country's flora, fauna and local culture first hand.By booking this tour, you will have a wonderful holiday whilst helping to support Ecuadorian service providers, small businesses, boat owners and other poor people in communities throughout Ecuador. A percentage donation is also made to the SOS Children’s charity that runs several orphanages in Quito. |
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