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This program is for people
who have more time and would like to go on various hikes
and eventually climb several of the Ecuadorian peaks. As
in the previous program, this trip also includes a visit
to the jungle and to some of the most interesting
cultural centers of Ecuador. It allows you to get to know
Ecuadorian culture through the exploration of both
countryside and small villages.
Suggested
itinerary:
| Day
01 |
Arrival
to Quito. Transfer Airport-Hotel. Depending on
the arrival time, a city tour may be offered. |
| Day
02 |
Visit
to the famous Otavalo Indian market. In the
evening, we present an overview of the program
including a slide show and the introduction of
your guides. |
| Day
03-04 |
Pichinchas.
See program Nº
200. |
| Day
05-07 |
Cotopaxi.
See program Nº 100.
Instead of returning to Quito on the last day we
will go to the Hacienda La Ciénega to spend the
night. |
| Day
08 |
Relaxed
morning. In the afternoon we will visit the
Saquisili market. Return to the Hacienda La
Ciénega. |
| Day
09-12 |
From
the Hacienda La Ciénega early in the morning we
will go to El Altar. See program Nº
203. Instead of
returning to Quito on the last day we will go to
Baños and spend the night there. |
| Day
13 |
In
the morning horse riding in the beautiful
surroundings of Baños and Tungurahua. Free
afternoon. |
| Day
14 |
Return
to Quito. |
| Day
15 |
Drive
from Quito to Lago Agrio located in the Amazonian
part of Ecuador.. |
| Day
16-19 |
Cuyabeno
Biological Reserve. See program Nº 400 |
| Day 20 |
Return to Quito. |
| Day 21 |
Transfer Hotel-Airport. |
NOTE: For those who
are particularly interested in the natural environment,
we offer arranged tours by boat in the Galapagos if you would like to extend your trip and
visit one of the most biologically unique archipelagos in
the world.
NOTE: We can also
arrange additional tours to any of the following
mountains in Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Argentina, or any
other mountain in South America you would like to climb.
- Ecuador: Altar 'Obispo'
peak,
- Altar 'Monja Grande' peak,
- Antisana, etc.
- Perú: Huascarán,
- Alpamayo, etc.
- Bolivia: Huayna-Potosí,
- Illiampu, etc.
- Argentina: Acongagua.
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Traveling amongst the great Andes of the Equator: 