Ecuador Hike, Bike & Raft
15 days - from $1699
HIGHLIGHTS:
Itinerary:
Day 1 Quito Arrive in Quito at any time.
Day 2 Biking Cotopaxi Volcano (B,L,D) Enjoy views of 8 different volcanoes, including the world's highest active volcano. Starting at 4,420 m (14,500ft), bike downhill through volcanic ash, páramo, and pine forests, spotting condors.
Day 3 Biking Mount Chimborazo/ Urbina Mountain Refuge (B,L,D) Bike through the town of Guano before hitting the area's rugged terrain. Enjoy a picnic with Quichua families before continuing. Overnight in a mountain refuge.
Day 4 Riobamba (B) At 6,310 m (20,702 ft), Mt. Chimborazo is Ecuador's highest point. Enjoy the views from the Urbina Mountain Refuge at its base.
Day 5-6 Ingapirca Trek (2B,2L,2D) From Achupallas, trek to Ingapirca, Ecuador's most important Inca site. Pass through remote highlands, indigenous communities, mountain landscapes and lakes.
Day 7-8 Baños (B,L) Take a guided tour of Ingapirca ruins and explore. Relax in the famous thermal hot springs and enjoy the scenery with a coffee at an outdoor café. Optional hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding are possible.
Day 9 Tena En route to Tena, watch the scenery change from towering mountains to lush jungle.
Day 10-11 Jondachi and Quijos River Rafting Trip (2B,2L,2D) Navigate both the wild Jondachi and Quijos Rivers in the surrounding lush cloud forest. The cool water and air make this an excellent change from the tropical Amazon climate.
Day 12 Papallacta Hot Springs (B,L) Head to the Papallacta hot springs for a well-deserved soak, with stunning views of snow-capped mountains and a glass of wine.
Day 13-14 Otavalo/Quito Visit the town of Otavalo and the famous market where you can purchase handmade wares. On Day 14 return to Quito.
Day 15 Quito
Accommodation: Hotels/guest houses (10 nts), Camping (2 nts), Mountain refuge (may be multi-share) (2 nts).
Highlights: Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano, Mount Chimborazo Biking, Urbina Mountain refuge, Ingapirca Trek, Baños, Tena, Jondachi and Quijos River Rafting, Papallacta Hot Springs, Otavalo.
Meals Included: 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 6 Dinners.
Transport: Public bus, Bikes, Rafts, Hiking.
Trip Reference: EHB
