Ecuadorian Tradition 5D/ 4N
Mitad Del Mundo, Quito, Ecuador
This magical five-day itinerary in Ecuador offers an unparalleled journey that begins in the grandiose city of Quito, the sacred Middle of the World and the province of Imbabura. Open the doors to dazzling cities like Otavalo and Baños, and delve into the natural treasures of the Peguche and Pailón del Diablo waterfalls. Delight in the hot springs of Papallacta and enter the paradise of the city of Tena. This itinerary culminates in the province of Cotopaxi, where you will marvel at the view of the Quilotoa volcano crater and the majestic Cotopaxi National Park.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Location: You will visit 5 provinces: Province of Pichincha, Province of Imbabura, Province of Napo, Province of Tungurahua, Province of Cotopaxi.
Duration: 5 days/4nights
Maximum: 35 pax
Required age: 13+
Type of tour: Bus Tour
Languages: English/Spanish
Maximum altitude: 4.864masl.
Minimum altitude: 150 masl
Route: SIERRA-AMAZONÍA (MINIMUM DAYS: 5, PROVINCES: 5, STOPS: 27)
Physical level: Low-moderate
Tour start time: 08:00
Welcome to the Ecuadorian paradise, in this spectacular circuit you will know the highlights of Ecuador, starting with its capital city, Quito at 2850 meters above sea level, admiring its landscapes, knowing its history and culture, in addition to the middle of the world, then you can admire the unique landscapes that the province of Imbabura has to show, starting with its representative volcano, the Imbabura volcano at 4630 meters above sea level.
On this route you will visit the most representative cities that offer unforgettable experiences, such as the city of Otavalo, where you will learn about the indigenous history and textiles, which has unique natural destinations such as the waterfalls of Peguche and Cuicocha lagoon. In addition, this circuit combines the perfect sensations of relaxation and adventure, you will visit the hot springs of the town of Papallacta, the paradisiacal city of Tena and its waterfalls full of ancestral energy.
The magical city of Baños, an unmissable destination that offers one of the most impressive waterfalls in Latin America, "Pailon del Diablo", a view full of charm of the city and pure adventure in nature. At the end of this 5 day circuit you will visit the province of Cotopaxi, honoring the province, we will contemplate the incredible crater of the Quilotoa volcano and its legends, finally you will visit one of the most important national parks in the country, the Cotopaxi National Park with an altitude of 5,897 masl, reaching the first refuge, called Jose Rivas at 4,864 masl.
Without a doubt, the best 5 days in the Ecuadorian continent!
Private Tour: Pick up at Hotel
Shared Tour: Meeting point at Bulevar Naciones Unidas Boulevard
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
Day 1: Full Day City Line: Cable car + City tour + Middle of the World
PLACES TO VISIT
Cable Car (Pichincha Volcano)
Basilica of the Voto Nacional
Benalcazar Square
Plaza Grande
Sagrario Church
La Compañía
San Francisco Church
La Ronda
Panecillo
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Tourist Complex
ITINERARY
8:00 Pick up
8:30 Enter to the cable car cabins and climb to the Pichincha.
9:00 Walk, interpretation and visit of the swing (panoramic view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes)
10:00 Departure to the Basilica of Voto Nacional
10:30 Historic Center of Quito
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Bread roll
15:30 Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Tourist Complex
17:30-18:00 Drop Off
Day 2: Full Day Otavalo
PLACES TO VISIT
Biscuit Factory (Cayambeño Breakfast)
San Pablo Lake Viewpoint
Peguche waterfall
Otavalo poncho square
Cuicocha Lagoons
ITINERARY
07:00 Pick up
08:30 Tasting and bizcochos tasting in Cayambe
09:30 Departure to San Pablo Lake Viewpoint
10:00 Arrival at Mirador to take pictures and contemplate the view of the Imbabura Volcano.
10:45 Arrival to Peguche waterfalls, 15 to 20 min walk.
12:30 Visit to the Plaza de Ponchos of Otavalo, free time of 1 hour.
13:00 Lunch
15h30 Visit to the Cuicocha Lagoons located in the Cotacachi- Cayapas National Park.
16h15 Departure to Papallacta
19:15 Dinner
20:00 -22:00 Hot springs
23:00 Check in-off
Day 3: Hot Springs + Magical Cities
PLACES TO VISIT
Hike Papallacta
Tena
Baths
Tree house
Enchanted Forest
ITINERARY
07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Hiking on the Island Trail
10:00 Departure to Tena city
13:00 Lunch
14:30 City Tour
15:30 Tena waterfall
17:00 Departure to Baños
20:00 Dinner
21:30 Enchanted Forest
10:30 Night Tour (optional)
Day 4: Adventure in Baños
PLACES TO VISIT
Pailon del Diablo
Route of the waterfalls
Pastaza river cable car
Tree house
Quilotoa
ITINERARY
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Sigsi huayco Caves
10:00-11:30 Waterfall route - Mega adventure park
12:00 Pailon del Diablo waterfall
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Tree house
16:30 Departure to Quilotoa
18:30 Dinner in Ambato
21:30 Check in- Night Tour in Quilotoa (Optional)
Day 5: Volcanoes Route: National Park Cotopaxi-Quilotoa
PLACES TO VISIT
Quilotoa Viewpoint
Cotopaxi Volcano
Tambopaxi Restaurant
Limpiopungo Lagoon
ITINERARY
07:00 Breakfast
08:30 Quilotoa viewpoint
10:30 Departure to Cotopaxi
13:00 Lunch in Tambopaxi
14:30 Limpiopungo
15:30 Cotopaxi Volcano Refuge
16:30 Return to Quito
18:30 Drop Off
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