Andes Adventure “Sierra Centro” 5 Days/ 4 Nights with Quilotoa Laguna
Andes Adventure “Sierra Centro” 5 Days/ 4 Nights with Quilotoa Laguna
Discover the mysteries of the Andes and Indigenous cultures all in one epic adventure. This adventure is culture rich & will challenge all your five senses. Try one of the most authentic dishes of Ecuador called Cuy. Climb to an altitude similar to Mont Blanc in just 1 day. One of the biggest markets in South America lies in Otavalo.
Discover the mysteries of the Andes and Indigenous cultures all in one epic adventure. This adventure is culture rich & will challenge all your five senses. Try one of the most authentic dishes of Ecuador called Cuy. Climb to an altitude similar to Mont Blanc in just 1 day. One of the biggest markets in South America lies in Otavalo. Ideally Saturday is the best day, but otherwise expect to have the market area almost to yourself. This all begins in the capital city Quito, Ecuador. You came to feel the fragrance of life, you are just a click away.
Day 1 - ARRIVAL QUITO
ARRIVAL QUITO
Our driver will meet you in the airport arrivals area and transport you to Casa Carpedm Hotel -a charming colonial-style hotel close to the old town, Free time to relax and acclimatize to your new surroundings
Day 2 - THE WONDERS OF THE OLD CITY
QUITO – THE WONDERS OF THE OLD CITY
In the morning enjoy a tour around the Historical Center of Quito, after a box lunch visit the equator line -stand literally on the middle of the world!. We will visit the unique Inti Ñan museum and Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Day 3 - OTAVALO - INDIGENOUS MARKET
OTAVALO – INDIGENOUS MARKET
Full day around Otavalo begins visiting the animal market followed by time to shop at the indigenous market of Otavalo, In the afternoon visit Cuicoha lagoon.
Day 4 - QUILOTOA
QUILOTOA
In the morning we visit local market and a traditional house, next, Quilotoa which is a real highlight of the tour that will literally take your breath away! An emerald green lagoon inside a crater of an extinct volcano
Day 5 - COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK - HIKING-BIKING
COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK – HIKING-BIKING
A spectacular day visiting one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. In the morning we go up to the refuge After the hike, mountain biking from the parking lot to Limpiopungo Lake.
AND FINALLY I RETURN TO QUITO
ITINERARY
DAY ONE
Arrival to Quito
Transfer to the Casa Carpedm Hotel
Free time
DAY TWO
Breakfast
Tour in the Historical Center of Quito
Box lunch
Visit Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Visit Intiñan museum
Return to casa carpedm
DAY THREE
Breakfast
Visit Animal Market of Otavalo
Plaza de Ponchos – Otavalo.
Cotocachi Leather Market
Lunch
Cuicocha lagoon or peguche´s Waterfall
Return to Quito
DAY FOUR
Breakfast
Visit indigenous market in Saquisili
Visit traditional house
Hiking to the Quilotoa Lagoon
Kayak ( optional)
Lunch
Return to Quito
DAY FIVE
Breakfast
Hike up to the refuge from the parking lot
Return to parking lot
Biking
Arrive at Limpiopungo lake
Lunch
Return to Quito
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Breakfast – Lunch
Transport (land) accommodation
English Guide
Activities
Entrance Fees
Accommodation
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Snacks / Additional Drinks
Personal expenses
Horse rental
Kayak
Transfer outside
Breakfast and lunch of the first day.
Dinners
Tips
WHAT TO BRING
Warm clothing
Waterproof jacket
Gloves, scarf, hat
Hiking boots or trekking shoes
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Extra snacks and water.
Enough clothes
COSTS
$466 per person with minimum 4 people – shared tour
You deserve to treat yourself. Take your well-being to the next level with nature. Drive two hours out of Quito to Papallacta Hot Springs, located on the Cinnamon trail, (65km from Quito) which is the same route that Francisco de Orellana took in 1542 when he crossed the Andean mountain range in search of spices and gold, and discovered the Amazon River. Relax in hot springs of varying temperatures with views of the Antisana volcano. Opt to go on a short hike or get a spa service for an additional cost.
Don’t have much time, but want to get a feel for Banos? Drive through the famous avenue of volcanoes through an ancient landscape to get to one of Ecuadors most prominent destinations. Baños de Agua santa, in the foot hills of Tungurahua Volcano surrounded by Tangerine groves and fantastic andean landscape, you will start off driving up to the Casa del arbol where you can have a go on the famous end of the world swing.
Quito´s Historic center is a UNESCO world heritage site and offers a whole range of interesting buildings and places that reflect the Ecuadorian People, Environment and beliefs.