Andes and Amazon: Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Amazon, Papallacta

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa
5 stops
1
Quito
Early pickup to start the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Cotopaxi National Park
The amazing national Park with 3 different volcanoes where the Cotopaxi active volcano get´s 19 000 feet (5897 meters). The visit include a short hike in the lagoon.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Cotopaxi Volcano
You are gona see and admire the giant Cotopaxi volcano. This visit will allow you to see the big mountain with 19 460 feet (5897 meters).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Hike in this beautiful lagoon seeing the stunning Cotopaxi volcano. It is possible to watch some local fauna such as Andean Condor, White-tailed Deer, Andean Fox, Andean Ducks, and more birds.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Laguna Quilotoa
We will have time to hike to the lagoon or explore the area very well during the afternoon.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Baños - Waterfalls route - Puyo (Amazon)
4 stops
6
La Casa del Arbol
Discover this unique place located at the fit of the Tungurahua volcano. Swing at the End of the World.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Try the zip-lining or cable car, while you are watching this beautiful waterfall.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Cascada el Manto de la Novia
This waterfall looks like a bride mantle and it has an amazing cable-car.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Cascada El Pailon
This amazing place is an aptly-named waterfall on the Green River, a tributary of the upper Amazon River Basin. You will walk down for about 30 minutes and watch this waterfall too close. This experience is unique and extraordinary.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Puyo - Amazon Rain-Forest - Napo river
3 stops
10
The best Amazonian viewpoint is waiting for you. Imagine enjoying the scenery from a hammock watching the sunset over the Pastaza River and the beautiful rainforest.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Paikawe Lagoon is a peaceful Amazonian lake surrounded by dense jungle and rich wildlife. Visitors can explore it by canoe, observing birds, monkeys, and the serene beauty of the rainforest.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Napo Province
Napo Province is a lush region of Ecuador where the Andes meet the Amazon, offering rich biodiversity and vibrant jungle landscapes. It’s known for its waterfalls, rivers, indigenous communities, and endless opportunities for eco-adventure.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Caiman lagoon - Hummingbirds - Papallacta Hot Springs - Quito
3 stops
13
Laguna Caimán is a tranquil Amazon lagoon known for its rich wildlife and pristine jungle surroundings. Visitors can explore spotting caimans, birds and tropical species while enjoying the peaceful rainforest atmosphere.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Quetzal Protected Forest is a biodiverse reserve in Napo, home to lush cloud forest, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can hike scenic trails, observe birds, and experience the tranquility of Ecuador’s protected nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Termas de Papallacta
Papallacta is a high-Andean village famous for its natural hot springs surrounded by misty mountains. Visitors come to relax in thermal pools, hike nearby trails, and enjoy the serene páramo landscape.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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