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This is a Southbound trekking across the
Andes, starting in Otavalo and ending in Cuenca. A dream for Nature lovers.
We'll start up North in the Otavalo area where we'll meet various
Communities who's kindness you will not forget.
From Quito, we will then discover the amazing Pichincha and Pasochoa
volcanoes before going on to our second trekking in the Cotopaxi National Park
surrounding its volcano; the Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the
World. After this sustained effort, we shall take a well deserved rest in the
quiet city of Riobamba surrounded by the Mount Chimborazo which is the highest peak of
Ecuador.
We'll end up this fantastic circuit following the
"Inca Trail" that will take us in the Cañar Province from
Ingapirca, the most important religious Inca site in Ecuador. This trail is one of the remaining
Inca road network that used to extend over 5000 kilometers, from Quito to Talca.
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Departure |
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tuesday from Quito |
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Day 1 |
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QUITO
- CUICOCHA - OTAVALO
- Departure for Imbabura province
by Public transportation. Check-up at the hotel in Otavalo. Departure by local bus for
Cuicocha. Lunch at the lake. Acclimatization trekking, return to
Otavalo with en route stop in Cotacachi, supper and night at the hotel. |
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Day 2 |
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OTAVALO
- LA ESPERANZA - Breakfast. Tour at the
most famous traditional and handicrafts market of Ecuador. Lunch in town. Departure for
"La Esperanza". Supper and night at the inn in "La Esperanza". |
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Day 3 |
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IMBABURA
- LA ESPERANZA - Breakfast. Climb to the
Imbabura volcano (Altitude 4,580 meters). Picnic along
the way. Return to "La Esperanza". Supper and night at the Inn. |
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Day 4 |
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CUBILICHE
- SAN PABLO - QUITO - Breakfast. Departure for Zuleta where we'll go over the
Cubiliche Heights to reach the San Pablo sacred
lake. Picnic along the way. Return to Quito by local bus, supper at your leisure. Hotel in Quito. |
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Day 5 |
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PICHINCHA
- PASOCHOA - Breakfast. Departure for the Pichincha volcano. Climb up to the summit (4,790
meters) - 4 hours walk - and observation of the permanent volcanic activity
(smoking pits)and great view over the crater. Picnic and departure for
Pasochoa reserve. Supper and night at the local refuge. |
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Day 6 |
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PASOCHOA
- COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK - Breakfast. Climb to the Pasochoa (Altitude 4,250 meters, 8 hours walk). Picnic
along the way. Departure for Cotopaxi National Park. Camp site at 3,900 meters
of altitude, supper and night in the tents. |
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Day 7 |
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COTOPAXI
TREKKING - Breakfast. Climb to "La Centrale" peak (4,640 meters) in the
Rumiñahui range - 6 hours walk - Picnic and return to base, supper and night in the tents. |
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Day 8 |
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COTOPAXI
TREKKING - RIOBAMBA
- Breakfast. Ascent to the José Ribas refuge at an altitude of 4,800
meters, trekking around the glacier (2 to 3 hours walk). Picnic,
departure to Riobamba for supper and night at the hotel. |
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Day 9
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RIOBAMBA
- Breakfast. Free day to relax, for laundry, shopping. Lunch and supper at your
leisure. Hotel in Riobamba. |
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Day 10
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ACHUPALLAS
- INCA TRAIL - Breakfast. Departure for Achupallas, village where we'll load our camping
equipment on mules. Snack. Early in the afternoon we'll be on our way to our
first camping site. Supper and night in the tents. |
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Day 11
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INCA
TRAIL
- Breakfast. Hiking to the "Tres Cruces"
lake, along the roads built by the Incas. Picnic. Second camping base. Supper and night in the tents. |
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Day 12
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INCA
TRAIL - Breakfast. Hike to the Culebrillas
lake. Interesting remains of the "Inca Trail" particularly when arriving at
Espinola. Stop for a visit of the ruins of Paredones.
Supper and night in the tents. |
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Day 13
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INCA
TRAIL - CUENCA - Breakfast. Hike to Ingapirca and visit of this
religious site of great significance in the Inca culture and history. Picnic. Departure for
Cuenca where we'll have supper and check at the hotel. End of the program. |
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Number of participants:
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 8
| Stay in hotel second
category, lodging house and camping |
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Private transport and local
buses |
Physical abilities required:
we recommend this tour to people with an excellent physical
condition. |
1170
USD
price for 8
participants |
| 6/7
participants: 1270 USD |
| 4/5 participants: 1350
USD
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| 3 participants: 1450
USD
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| 2 participants: 1640 USD
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| Reserved Tour 2 participants:
Please, check with us...
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