HIKE OR TRAIL RUNNING
ANDES SPIRIT
(AVENUE OF VOLCANOS ECUADOR)
$1600
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ANDES LOCATIONSThe Andes is the most visited region in Ecuador. It has cultural and natural diversity that makes it breathtaking. You can find paramos to beautiful volcanos and mountains such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua, Antisana, Chimborazo, hot springs, deserts, and lagoons like San Pablo Cuicocha. In addition, plenty of places like old cities, indigenous markets, and cloud forests exist in small areas. We can provide accommodation, logistics, and all the required conditions for your productions.
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AMAZON LOCATIONSThis region offers incredible places and people to make something unique: the magnificent Tayo´s Cave, Cuyabeno, and Yasuní (the most biodiverse on Earth). We also can find multiple nationalities like Shuar, Huaorani o Waorani, Achuar, and many more. Therefore, our most important accomplishments are getting permission and being welcome to remote places.
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GALAPAGOS LOCATIONSGalapagos, couldn't be better for diving. You shall expect visibility from 50 to 80 feet or 15 to 25 meters in most places. Reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish. In solid land, you can find 13 main islands. Marine iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, flightless cormorants, flamencos, waved Albatross, Galapagos Fur Sea, Penguin, Lava Herons, and many more popular animals. We can arrange the logistics, planes, transportation, permits from Galapagos National Park, and all needed for your production.
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Itinerary
Tariff x double occupancy: 980 usd per person
Day 1: Quito
Arrive Quito, Take it easy to acclimate to the altitude. Accommodation in Quito.
Day 2: Cuicocha Lake
You will drive to Cuicocha, a stunning crater lake in Ecuador that features a popular trail
called the Cuicocha Loop. The loop offers breathtaking views of the lake, its islands, and the
surrounding landscape. In the afternoon, you will visit the town of Otavalo and explore artisan
indian market. At night, you will sleep in an antique hacienda surrounded by nature.
Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 12,5km / 7,7mi
Estimated Time: 5-6 hours
Highest Point: 3.500 m / 11.483 ft
Elevation Gain: 400m / 1562 ft
Accommodation: Cuiococha Hacienda
Day 3: Rumiñahui Volcano
Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park area, where Rumiñahui, a stratovolcano is located.
The Rumiñahui trekking summit offers a challenging and rewarding experience for those
seeking adventure in the high-altitude landscapes of Ecuador. The trek encompasses various
terrains, including rocky paths, high-altitude paramo.
Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 12km / 7,4mi
Estimated Time: 5-6 hours
Highest Point: 4.630 meters /15.190 ft
Elevation Gain: 741m / 2431 ft
Accommodation: Cotopaxi Hacienda
Day 4: Illiniza Norte Volcano
Early in the morning depart from Cotopaxi National Park to the trailhead near the Illiniza
Ecological Reserve. You will start the trek to the Illiniza Norte base camp, situated at an
elevation of around 4,600 meters. This is a challenging and exciting adventure, offering
stunning views of the Ecuadorian Andes. The trail takes you through high-altitude paramo,
rocky terrain, and possibly some scree slopes. Illiniza Norte is part of the Illiniza volcanic
complex and stands as the sixth-highest peak in Ecuador.
Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 13km / 8mi
Estimated Time: 7-9 hours
Highest Point: 5.1267 meters / 16.817 ft
Elevation Gain: 1.176m / 3858 ft
Accommodation: Hacienda in El Chaupi
Day 5: Quilotoa Loop (Insilivi - Chugchilan)
Your journey starts early in the morning on the way to Insilivi, a small village in he hurt of the
Andes. Begin your hike from Isinlivi to Chugchilán. The route is known for its scenic views and
can be a bit challenging in parts. You'll pass through the Toachi Canyon, encountering
stunning vistas and small communities along the way. Spend the night in Chugchilán.
Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 12,5 km / 7,7mi
Estimated Time: 4-6 hours
Highest Point: 3.200 meters /10.500 ft
Elevation Gain: 651m / 2136 ft
Accommodation: Chugchilan Hostal
Day 6: Quilotoa Loop (Chugchilan – Quilotoa)
Early in the morning we start the highlight of the circuit to “The Quilotoa Crater Lake”, The trail
offers some challenging ascents and descents, but the reward is the spectacular view of the turquoise
lake inside the volcanic crater. In the afternoon, you will return to Quito, Free time to explore
Quito. Farewell dinner and overnight in Quito.
Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 13,4 km / 8.3mi
Estimated Time: 5-7 hours
Highest Point: 3881m / 12732 ft
Elevation Gain: 1143m / 3750 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Quito
Day 7: Back Home
We retain the authority to modify the schedule without prior notice as a result of weather conditions, compliance with National Parks regulations, unforeseen circumstances, or notifications.
Activities
1. Trail Running or Hike Cuicocha
2. Trail Running or Hike Rumiñahui
3. Trail Running or Hike Iliniza
4. Trail Running or Hike Quilotoa
FAQS
Arrival and Departure Airport:
Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre (UIO)
Cancellation Policy and payment options:
Camp price: $2870 USD
Pay Minimum Due: $717 25% of the total amount is required on the day of booking, while the remaining 75% must be paid 60 days prior to the scheduled trip.
Camp Confirmation: The expedition is confirmed with 4 participants. If your trip is awaiting confirmation, you can receive a complete refund of the initial 25% deposit.
After Confirmation: After your trip is confirmed, the initial 25% deposit becomes non-refundable. However, you do have the option to transfer this deposit to any of our other trips within the coming year.
Installment Payments: Payments can be made in installments. Please contact us if you wish to explore this option.
Arrival & Departure Transport
Arrival: We provide transfers from Quito Airport to your hotel on the day before the tour begins and on the actual tour start date.
Departure: We offer transfers from the hotel to Quito Airport on the day the tour ends.
How acommodation and food looks like
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ANDES LOCATIONSThe Andes is the most visited region in Ecuador. It has cultural and natural diversity that makes it breathtaking. You can find paramos to beautiful volcanos and mountains such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua, Antisana, Chimborazo, hot springs, deserts, and lagoons like San Pablo Cuicocha. In addition, plenty of places like old cities, indigenous markets, and cloud forests exist in small areas. We can provide accommodation, logistics, and all the required conditions for your productions.
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AMAZON LOCATIONSThis region offers incredible places and people to make something unique: the magnificent Tayo´s Cave, Cuyabeno, and Yasuní (the most biodiverse on Earth). We also can find multiple nationalities like Shuar, Huaorani o Waorani, Achuar, and many more. Therefore, our most important accomplishments are getting permission and being welcome to remote places.
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GALAPAGOS LOCATIONSGalapagos, couldn't be better for diving. You shall expect visibility from 50 to 80 feet or 15 to 25 meters in most places. Reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish. In solid land, you can find 13 main islands. Marine iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, flightless cormorants, flamencos, waved Albatross, Galapagos Fur Sea, Penguin, Lava Herons, and many more popular animals. We can arrange the logistics, planes, transportation, permits from Galapagos National Park, and all needed for your production.