DAY TOURS
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COTOPAXI
MODERATE LEVEL
5897 m
1 day
Also known as the Cuello de Luna (the Moon’s Neck), it’s the highest active volcano in the world with 5897 meters above sea level, located less than 2 hours south from the city of Quito. The Cotopaxi National Park offers us unique landscapes which are typical of the Andes, surrounded by more imposing volcanoes such as Rumiñahui, Pasochoa and Sincholagua. The park allows us to walk along its lakes of volcanic origin, which lead us to the José Rivas refuge at 4860 meters above sea level.
QUILOTOA
MODERATE LEVEL
3914 m
1 day
The Quilotoa Lagoon is located at 3914 meters above sea level, it is the furthest volcano from the western part. The lake was formed after a collapse suffered due to an eruption 800 years ago, and it is also considered the last resting place of Atahualpa. The lagoon gets its emerald turquoise colored water from the concentrations of minerals. It is considered one of the fifteen most beautiful lagoons in the world according to Twistedsifter. The area is known for its community-based tourism.
OTAVALO
EASY LEVEL
2556 m
1 day
Listed as the oldest artisan market in the region in Ecuador, only 2 hours away from the capital city. This place, surrounded by many lakes, forms the heart of the Imbabura province. It is a perfect place, where you can find a mixture of local gastronomy and art combined with the beautiful elements of the Quichua Otavalo culture.
QUITO
EASY LEVEL
2850 m
1 day
Also known as the Carita de Dios (God’s Face), Quito is located at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level and is the capital of Ecuador. It is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its majestic and well-preserved historic center. Quito’s churches, museums and convents gives us an inside of its architecture richness. A mixture of Baroque, Rococo, Mudéjar and Romanesque styles decorate the interior and exterior of churches and cathedrals, such as the Compañía de Jesús,Basilica del Voto Nacional and San Francisco.
BAÑOS
EASY LEVEL
1820
1 day
It is a beautiful village with a mix of landscapes between the Andes and Amazonia. Baños is located at the foot of the Tungurahua Volcano (the volcano’s altitude is 5016 meters above sea level), at 3 hours from the city of Quito. The different waterfalls located just outside the village are considered a sanctuary of holy water waterfalls. It also has a privileged variety of microclimates and its route is appealing. You can do a variety of activities, such as: hiking, cycling, canyoning, canoeing, climbing, bird watching and more.
MINDO
EASY LEVEL
1700 m
1 day
Located close to the Equatorial line which gives the area its rich biodiversity, the Mindo cloud forest is located at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. For being one of the most biodiverse places in the world, Mindo is excellent for observing birds and butterflies. Here you will find a variety of activities such as: hiking, canopy zipline and cable cars and tasting organic chocolate and coffee.
PAPALLACTA TREK
Moderat / Higt Level
3574 m
1 day
This circuit passes one of the most important lake systems in Ecuador, it is located one hour from Quito. It is known as the trail of the spectacled bear, white-tailed deer and condors since that is where their habitat lies. We will find a variety of microclimates from a cold and dry forest to a humid tropical forest belonging to the Amazon.