Cóndor Route+Galápagos 10D/ 9N

On the route of the condor, the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the must-see destinations, we will tour its surroundings reaching the José Rivas Refuge at 4864 meters, and then move to the Quilotoa crater, a volcano full of water in its crater of 3 kilometers in diameter at an altitude of 3,914 meters above sea level and with an emerald green lagoon, a perfect place to visit and take pictures. Continuing with the amazing remote places of Ecuador, it is the turn of Baños de Agua Santa, a small town that rises between the Central Andes and the Amazon of Ecuador, where we will enjoy its natural beauty and extreme sports.

Now, we will go a little further and we recommend you to bring a good coat, because we will cross the city of Riobamba, where temperatures vary from 5 to 22 degrees Celsius, and then visit the highest volcano in Ecuador, the "Chimborazo" which has an altitude of 6263 meters above sea level, followed by the first church of Ecuador, the Balbanera church and learn historical facts of our country. After a bit of history, we will admire a natural spot, admiring the landscape that gives us the Colta Lagoon, and then arrive at one of the most acclaimed destinations in Ecuador, the beautiful and declared World Heritage Site, the city of Cuenca.

Within the province of Azuay, we will visit the Ingapirca Ruins, the most important pre-Columbian archaeological site in Ecuador. In this site, located in the province of Cañar, lies the best preserved Inca architectural complex in the country. This archaeological complex of four hectares is a must for all those who want to know the Qhapaq Ñan - Andean Road System, because this site besides concentrating the Cañari culture (500 A.D.) was an important ceremonial area, which united various cultures throughout the Tahuantinsuyo and became, like Machu Picchu in Cuzco (Peru), symbols of the power of the Inca civilization.

In this circuit you will visit the Cajas National Park, which was recognized as a Ramsar site or Wetland of International Importance, due to the large number of lagoons that houses an important amount of flora and fauna of the country and after that beautiful walk, you can relax in one of the most comforting and relaxing places in the area, The "Piedra de Agua" Spa, where they specialize in offering health, wellness and relaxation treatments using water, mud and thermal vapors obtained from their own natural sources rich in minerals, which provide countless benefits for the body, mind and spirit.

Arriving at the last days of this adventure, we will visit the Jaguar Rescue Center, an act that will contribute to environmental conservation and preservation of emblematic species of Ecuador.

This circuit ends with a paradisiacal experience in the Enchanted Islands, the Galapagos Islands, where we will visit the Charles Darwin Station, Tortuga Bay Beach, Cracks and Alemane Beach and Upper Santa Cruz (Ranch + Lava Tunnels + Twin Craters).

If you like to live different experiences in a short time! 

This route is for you!

Private Tour: Pick up at Hotel

Shared Tour: Meeting point at Bulevar Naciones Unidas, Quito

Long clothing

Flashlight/torch

Small bag

Zippered bags to keep clothes/equipment dry

Cotton underwear

First aid kit 

Windbreaker or pullover

Waterproof jacket

Lightweight clothing for layering

Warm or warm clothing for hiking in the Andes, where we reach low temperatures

Wool hat

Wool gloves

Sun hat or cap

Sun block

Insect repellent

Sunglasses

Bathing suit

Towel

Comfortable walking shoes

Quick-drying, light and comfortable clothes

Sneakers with straps or water shoes

Snorkel Kit

Day 1:

Cayambe-Coca National Park

Papallacta

Chuquiragua Lodge

Day 2: 

Cotopaxi National Park

Quilotoa

Day 3:

Central Park Palomino city of Baños

Route of the waterfalls

Tarabita Pastaza River - Manto de la Novia Waterfall

Pailon del Diablo Waterfall

Swing of the end of the World-House of the Tree

Enchanted Forest

Day 4:

Sigsi Huayco Caverns

Mega adventure Park

Andaluza Hotel-Riobamba

Day 5:

Hosteria Andaluza

Riobamba

Chimborazo Volcano

La Balbanera Church

Colta Lagoons (Panoramic)

Day 6:

Cuenca City

Ingapirca Ruins

Day 7:

Cajas National Park

Piedra de Agua Spa

Day 8-9:

Galápagos

Day 10:

Quito

Day 1: Traditional Route

07:00 Departure from Quito to the Cayambe Coca National Park.

09:30 Arrival at Cayambe Coca National Park and warm up.

10:00 Start of trekking, trekking of the Bear

13:00 Lunch during the excursion (take food on the way)

15:00 Departure to Papallacta 

16:00 Hot springs of Papallacta-rest and relaxation

18:30 Dinner in Papallacta

19:30 Departure from Papallacta to Chuquiragua Lodge 

22:30 Check in & Dinner at Chuquiragua Lodge

Day 2: Route of Volcanoes

07:00 Breakfast 

07:40 Departure to the National Park

08:30 Arrival and check in at SIB 

09:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center and drink coca tea (drink not included) - Duration 10 min.

09:30 Hike to Refugio José Rivas 4864 m - Duration 45-60 min depending on the physical condition of the participants)

10:30 Break for drinks and snacks

10:45 Departure to Quilotoa 

12:20 Lunch at Chuquirawa (or at the guide's choice)

13:45 Viewpoint of the Quilotoa Lagoon

15:30 Departure to Baños

19:30 Arrival in Baños and check in at the hostel.

20:00 Dinner and rest

Day 3: Magical Adventure

08:00 Breakfast

09:00: Route of the waterfalls

09:30 Tarabita Pastaza River - Manto de la Novia Waterfall

11:30 Departure and visit to Pailón del Diablo

14:00 Lunch (at the guide's choice - not included) (bathing market)

15:30 Swing at the end of the world - tree house

18:00 Dinner

20:00 Enchanted Forest

Day 4: Extreme+Culture

08:00 Breakfast

09:30 Sigsi Huayco Caverns

12:00 Mega Adventure Park

13:30 Lunch

16:00 Hosteria Andaluza-Tour of the facilities

19:30 Dinner at Hosteria Andaluza (optional tour of the museum)

Day 5: South Highlands

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Tour of Hacienda Andaluza

10:15 Visit to the Chimborazo Volcano - hike to the first "Carrel refuge" at 4,845 masl (optional)

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Tour of Balbanera Church- first Catholic church in Ecuador (optional entrance)

14:40 Panoramic view of the Colta Lagoon.

19:30 Dinner-check in Cuenca.

Day 6: Cuenca

07:00 Breakfast

09:30 Ingapirca Ruins

12:30 Lunch in downtown cuenca

14:00 City tour cuenca

18:00 Dinner - free night

Day 7: Adventure+Relax

07:00 Breakfast 

09:00 Tour of the Cajas National Park

12:30 Lunch at the basin center

14:00 Piedra de Agua Spa-healing baths

19:30 Dinner and free night

Day 8: Flights are quoted according to travel dates.

Departure to the Enchanted Galapagos Islands, arrival at Baltra Island airport, reception by our National Park guides, transfer to Santa Cruz, arrival and accommodation at the hotel / LUNCH.

In the afternoon visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center, visit the tortoise and land iguana exhibits. Return to the hotel / DINNER.

Day 9: Welcome to the Paradise

Breakfast, visit to the beautiful Tortuga Bay Beach, unique in the world for its landscape, we will be able to observe marine iguanas among other species of animals, return to the hotel/ LUNCH. In the afternoon visit to Playa de los Alemanes, a place to take pictures, on the way to the salt mines to the cracks where we will have some time to rest. We will have free time to enjoy the town and buy the last souvenirs and Souvenirs/DINNER.

 Day 10:

Breakfast. Visit to the Upper Part which includes a visit to a Private Ranch, where you will find "giant tortoises" in natural habitat, and to finish the adventure, hike through an incredible lava tunnel. Visit to the Twin Craters, fantastic volcanic formations where you can appreciate the exuberant endemic vegetation of the island.

Transfer to Baltra airport for your return flight.

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