Ecuador Multisport
Experience Overview
Speed is the watchword for this high-adrenaline active tour around Ecuador. Across nine action-packed days, you’ll bike or horseback ride near Cotopaxi (an Andean stratovolcano), raft down rushing rivers, trek the lush foothills of Baños, and much, much more. Best of all, you’ll always travel with an experienced and passionate Chief Experience Officer (CEO) who knows the quickest and most scenic routes to wherever you’re headed. Remember, you’re here for a great time, not a long time; slather on that sunscreen, strap on your helmet, and hit the ground running!
Highlights
- Go whitewater rafting in the Amazon
- Marvel at an active volcano
- Soak in mountain hot springs
- Explore the trails around Cotopaxi Volcano by mountain bike
Trip Details
Product Code: 29900
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, private vehicle, hiking, biking, rafting.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SEEM
Starts: Quito, Ecuador
Finishes: Quito, Ecuador
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Whitewater rafting excursion on the Jatunyaku River in the Amazon Jungle (full-day)
- Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Visit
- Casa del Arbol Visit
- Trekking in Llanganates National Park
- Mountain bike excursion
- Camp includes tent and sleeping bag
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts), camping (1 nt).
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
- Public bus, private vehicle, hiking, biking, rafting.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,580 ($176 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Quito/Tena
Travel by bus into the Amazon Basin and enjoy the incredible scenery en route to the jungle town of Tena. Watch as it changes from towering mountains to lush jungle, passing by waterfalls and deep river valleys. Upon arrival, get active and cycle to the nearby community of Shandia, where you'll discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the local community as your guide.
Day 3: Tena
Navigate the wild Jatunyaku River in the surrounding lush cloud forest. The cool water and air make this an excellent change from the tropical Amazon climate. Return to Tena for the night.
Day 4: Tena/Baños
Travel by bus to Baños, a town surrounded by lush cloud forest. Along the way stop at Pailón del Diablo and walk up the winding steps to the waterfall. Then, visit the famous Casa del Arbol perched on a hilltop where you can see Volcán Tungurahua on a clear day. Perhaps test your fear of heights and try one of the swings that whoosh over the huge drop below dubbed the "edge of the world". Arrive in Baños in the afternoon and enjoy free time for optional activities like exploring the town on foot or lounging in the nearby hot springs the area is known for.
Day 5: Baños/Llanganates National Park
Transfer by private vehicle to the start point of the trek into Llanganates National Park. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the Tunguragua Volcano while trekking into the park through lush cloud forest. Spend the night camping under the stars enjoying nature at its best.
Day 6: Llanganates National Park/Baños
Rise early and continue trekking in Llanganates National Park before returning to Baños in the afternoon. Opt to visit the local hot springs.
Continue trekking and return by foot to the entrance of Llanganates National Park to take a transfer back to Baños. Enjoy a delicious lunch waiting for you upon your return. Opt to visit local hot springs to relax and rest aching muscles or continue the adventure with canyoning or ziplining.
Day 7: Baños/Cotopaxi
Depart early from Baños and travel by bus to a hacienda near Cotopaxi Volcano. Later, take part in a horseback riding or biking excursion.
Enjoy a free morning in Baños to explore the area on foot or take on one of the many optional activities that the region has to offer. After lunch, travel by public bus through spectacular Andean scenery arriving at a hacienda, near the base of Cotopaxi Volcano. Enjoy a choice between a biking excursion through Polilepys forest or horseback riding with views of the volcano.
Day 8: Cotopaxi/Quito
In the morning, head into Cotopaxi National Park for a guided tour and spectacular views. After lunch at Limpiopungo lake return to Quito for a final night in the city.
First thing in the morning, travel by private van into the national park to start the trek up to the refuge. Take in changing park scenery, and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. Visit Limpiopungo lake for a boxed lunch. Enjoy lunch and catch your breath before transferring back to the capital city for a final night out on the town.
Day 9: Quito
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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