4 days 3 nights
Andes + Amazon

Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, and Amazon, with hotel and activities included.
This is a short 4-day and 3-night trip through the Andes and Amazon.

Every day

4 days, 3 nights

Medium activity

English and Spanish

What you'll do
In just four days, you will be able to observe landscapes of the Andean moors and the Ecuadorian Amazon. It is an adventure through the main attractions of these regions.
 
  • This is a short trip of 4 days through the Andes and the Amazon.
  • On the way from Quito to Baños, we will make stops at the impressive Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon, an incredible turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano.
  • Once in Baños, you will enjoy a series of wonderful activities against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical vegetation.
  • After Baños, we will visit the Amazon, and we will be able to visit a reserve of rescued animals and an Amazonian community.
  • This short tour is the best option to travel around Ecuador.

Day 1

Quito - Cotopaxi

Beginning

Pick-ups at hotels located in the 3 main areas: Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande: Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande

Breakfast

Cotopaxi

Avenue of the Volcanoes

Travel along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and if the weather allows it, admire the second-highest volcano in Ecuador, Cotopaxi.

Cotopaxi

Limpiopungo lagoon

Inside the park, visit the Limpiopungo lagoon.

Cotopaxi

Treking to Refugio Jose Rivas

Make the trek to 4,864msnm to reach the refuge of the volcano.

Cotopaxi

Lodging

Lodging night at the Chuquiragua Lodge or similar.

Cotopaxi

Free time

Time to enjoy the common areas of the inn.

Day 2

Cotopaxi – Quilotoa - Baños

Breakfast

Quilotoa

Quilotoa Lagoon

Visit the community and its art of Tigua.

Then we will visit the magical Quilotoa lagoon with turquoise waters.

Baños

Swing at the end of the world

Climb the “Swing at the end of the world” at La Casa del Árbol, from where you can see the epic mountain of the Tungurahua volcano. 

Baños

Piscinas de aguas termales

Enjoy a relaxing bath in the natural hot spring pools.

Baños

Night accommodation in Baños

Día 3

Baños - Misahuallí

Breakfast

Baños

Cable car

Travel in a cable car over the Pastaza River to get extraordinary panoramic views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful jungle landscapes.

Baños

Pailón del Diablo

Take the waterfall route and visit the impressive Pailón del Diablo waterfall.

Baños

Free time to enjoy Baños

Free time for extreme activities in Baños.

Puyo

Yanacocha Rescue Center
We will visit the Yanchoca reserve, and you will be able to be very close to the animals of the area.
In Yanacocha, they are in charge of protecting and conserving wild flora and fauna species victims of illegal trafficking in the Ecuadorian Amazon. More than 250 specimens are under the care of specialists, biologists, and veterinarians who are in charge of the daily care of small cats, primates, macaws, toucans, turtles, alligators, and other species that are traded or retained in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
 

Reserva Yanacocha

Misahuallí

Night in Misahualli

Day 4

Misahuallí – Tena - Papallacta - Quito

Breakfast

Misahuallí

Canoe ride

Canoe ride and a visit to the community.

Misahuallí

Visit the community

Visit the Monkey Island in Misahualli.

Papallacta

Papallacta pools

Visit and relax in the Papallacta pools.

Return to Quito

Drop offs in the 3 main areas: Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande: Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande.

4 days 3 nights
Andes + Amazon

Departures everyday
Indications

Includes

  • Tourist transport
  • Pick up and drop off at hotels in Quito located in the three zones of Quito: La Carolina, Plaza Foch, Plaza Grande
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance to the Cotopaxi
  • National Park
  • Visit Limpiopungo
  • Lagoon
  • Hike to the José Rivas refuge at 4,864 masl
  • Visit traditional shops in the moors
  • Visit an art gallery in Tigua
  • Quilotoa lagoon entrance
  • Waterfall Route
  • Entrance to Pailón del Diablo
  • Tree House Entrance
  • End of the World Swing
  • Cable car over Pastaza river
  • Visit the community in the jungle
  • Canoe ride
  • Visit monkey island in Misahualli
  • Entrance to public swimming pools in Papallzcta
  • 3 hotel nights
  • 4 breakfasts
Not includes
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Extreme activities
  • Other entrances
  • Tips
What to bring
  • Glasses
  • Hat
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Rain jacket
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves
  • Swimsuit
  • Mosquito repellent
Location
Recent traveler's reviews
Gabrielle F
Gabrielle F
2023-03-31
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Really fun day trip! I really enjoyed the tour! The guide Irene was really nice and had a really fun ways to inform us about quilotoa and quichwa culture! The ride there is also really pretty and in the mountains!
Mar F
Mar F
2023-03-31
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Irene es lo máximo! Nos encantó nuestro tour a la Laguna de Quilotoa. Muy organizado y fácil de reservar desde el principio. Nuestra guía, Irene, además de ser sumamente pedagógica, nos mantuvo entretenidos el viaje completo. Tiene una personalidad afable, simpática y agradable que hizo que tanto el camino como todo lo que nos enseñó fuese muy fácil y bien aprovechando. Totalmente recomendado.
Carolin J
Carolin J
2023-03-30
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Quilotoa day Trip (with Irene) The trip to Quilotoa was led by Irene. She was very energetic and brightened our day with her stories during the car ride.
Adazia
Adazia
2023-03-30
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Mitad Del Mundo Private Tours Super fun tour of all of the Mitad del Mundo activities! Carlos was an awesome tour guide, very informational and helpful. It was nice to have a bilingual guide showing us around.
Konstantin M
Konstantin M
2023-03-30
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Nice day trip Great tour and hike in the Cotopaxi national park. Very competent and friendly guide, lots of information on the way. On criticism is that the lunch takes about 45 min detour, other than that a great experience.
Sophie P
Sophie P
2023-03-30
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it's worth it! It was a good Tour. We visited a Family and saw how they life there. With all the Products they have. - And Quilotoa was beautiful. But seriously, the way up is not that easy. You can choose Mules or hiking. Be careful with your Lungs, if you are not skilled. 😉 thanks for guiding, Misa.
Holly P
Holly P
2023-03-30
Verified
Great tour experience for a short time in Quito. Jessy and David were lovely and knowledgeable. Jessy and David made this a lovely day for us both. Despite our hotel not being on the list we contacted them prior and arranged for collection from our Airbnb. We were collected promptly and advised it would be a private tour which we much preferred. Jessy was very informative about the local area and encouraged us to try local delicacies.
We stopped a number of places we weren’t expecting to see which added to the experience, and we passed though the areas where Jessy and David were born and grew up, which made us realise how in touch with the local area they both were.

On top of all of this the views were stunning, and although it was a long day overall we felt the time passed by quickly with watching the landscape. Not to mention the waterfalls. I would also recommend the zip lining through the jungle!

If you are interested in not only seeing the beautiful views but hearing about the local area definitely choose this tour. We’ll be back!
Konstantin M
Konstantin M
2023-03-29
Verified
Nice day trip Nice day trip to the beautiful crater lagoon Quilotoa. Also very interesting to learn more about the daily life of the indigenous population. Very friendly guide and well organized tour.
Peter Z
Peter Z
2023-03-27
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A wonderful adventure despite the weather Carlos was a great guide for our trip to Quilotoa. The hike is challenging but worth it, even in the rain. Recommended!
Brian
Brian
2023-03-27
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Amazing diversity Adrian was highly knowledgeable and very fluent in both Spanish and English. He consistently went above and beyond to make this an amazing trip despite what others would have called challenging weather conditions.
Jimmy the driver is a very experienced South American driver familiar with the local flow and areas. He was consistently safe and efficient.

Highly recommend the tour! Be ready to hike!
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