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Ecuador Extended Tours


The Colossal Volcanoes of Ecuador - In 4 days we will visit the most important mountains in Ecuador: Antisana, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo and Carihuairazo. Antisana (5.753 m) has the largest glacier mass of the country and a great variety of wild life. Cotopaxi ( 5.890 m ) is the highest active volcano in the world.

Tungurahua ( 5.029 m ) has been erupting since the year 2001 , and Chimborazo (6.310 m) whose summit is the highest point from the center of the earth, consequently the point with the least amount of gravitational pull on the planet.

The route is full of cultural attractions, ethnic and architectural wonders and great biological diversity.  A true mosaic of scenery, people and characteristic customs of The Andes of Ecuador.

We will be able to take walks of varied durations and intensity according to the climatic conditions and your own interests.

Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Altitude: 2,800 m to 4,000 m (9,184 ft to 12,464 ft)

Level: Moderate

Departure: Quito 8 AM - Return: Quito

Includes: Private transportation, Bilingual tour guides, Entrance fees paid to places listed above, Lodging in Hosteria and Hacienda with breakfast, lunch and box lunch.

Optional: Dinners


The Andes: Otavalo and the Journey to Cuenca - This tour is a journey which covers 3/4 of the Ecuadorian mountain.

We will get to know the indigenous market of Otavalo and its surroundings, handbuilt towns and indigenous communities.

We will continue the route to the south getting to know the Cotopaxi and Riobamba . Following there is the train ride called "The Devil's Nose", one of the most spectacular railroad itinerary in the world. Then we will visit Ingapirca, the famous Inca ruins. Finally in Cuenca we will carry out a complete visit of the beautiful colonial city.

Duration: 3 hours

Altitude: 2,810 m/9,217 ft

Level: Easy

Departure: 8 am (Mon, Wed, Fri) - Arrive: Quito

Includes: Private transportation, Bilingual tour guides, Entrance fees paid to places listed above, Lodging in a Inn and Hacienda with breakfast and Lunch and box lunch.

Optional: Dinners


Introduction to the Amazon Forest - Upon arrival by road or air t0 the Amazon Rainforest you will amazed by the landscapes of greenery and the astonishing culture of the inhabitants of this area.

Here we find the Napo River which has the easiest access to the Amazonia of Ecuador. Trips directed by experts guides and fascinating canoe rides on the Napo river will take you on an adventure of the rain forest where we will visit a variety of native communities and their mythical shamans.

We will see the giant ceibo trees, brilliant butterflies, multicolored birds and exotic insects and animals.

Duration: 4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights

Altitude: 500 m

Level: Soft or Moderate

Departure: 8 am Arrive:

Includes: Private transportation, accommodation in a tourist superior Lodge, Visits and excursions conducted by native guides and experts, Full Board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Not included: Air Ticket Quito – Coca – Quito


Amazon River Cruise Expedition - After flying to Coca in the Amazon you journey into the rainforest for 4 or 5 days cruising on the Napo River.  During your daily expeditions you will visit lagoons, rivers of black waters and flooded forest.

We will take you to catch and release piranhas and observe the stunning flora and fauna.

There is also the possibility to see the pink dolphins (fresh water dolphins).

You will visit a native camp for a typical lunch in the natives company and you can take a refreshing bath in the beautiful lake of the region.

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights or 5 days/4 nights

Altitude: 400m

Level: Moderate

Departure: Quito 8 AM - Return Quito

Includes: Reception in airport of Coca and transfer to the cruise ship, Accommodation in a Tourist Superior fluvial cruise, Visit and trips with native guides and experts and Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Not included: Air Ticket Quito – Coca – Quito


Complete itineraries and details on these packages are available. Other tours are available, including custom tours and yacht charters. Please call for details or with your questions.


 

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:: Amazing Ecuador

As you travel trough Ecuador, you will find dozens of small colorful villages and charming colonial cities like Quito, Riobamba and Cuenca, each with its own beauty and peculiar characteristics.

All through this marvelous voyage, the incredible scenery will amaze you.

Snow-capped mountains such as Chimborazo, (6,310 meters/20.697 feet above sea level), Illinizas, and Carihuairazo, to the west Cotopaxi the highest active volcano on earth (5,907 meters/19.400 feet), as well as many others to the east, make up this corridor of light, splendor and beauty, "the Avenue of the volcanoes" as coined by Alexander Van Humboldt.

Departing from Riobamba, you can take pleasure in one of the world's most exciting narrow gage railroads and, as part of it, the "Devil's Nose", a masterpiece of engineering where a series of "switchbacks" bring you hundreds of feet down an almost vertical wall.