ANDES & AMAZON – A Multisport Journey
Quito, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Baños, Tena, Papallacta, Ecuador
ANDES & AMAZON – A Multisport Journey
Quito, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Baños, Tena, Papallacta, Ecuador
ANDES & AMAZON – A Multisport Journey
Quito, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Baños, Tena, Papallacta, Ecuador
ANDES & AMAZON – A Multisport Journey
Quito, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Baños, Tena, Papallacta, Pichincha, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Napo, Ecuador View on Google Maps
Tour Overview
An active journey from Ecuador's volcanic highlands to the Amazon rainforest, combining mountain trails, cloud forests, and river kayaking with carefully selected stays. This expert-led, privately designed itinerary blends outdoor adventure with moments to relax in natural hot springs, thoughtfully paced to fully reconnect with nature. Experience authentic encounters with Andean communities and living traditions while exploring iconic landscapes: hike around the Cuicocha crater rim, mountain bike beneath Cotopaxi's snow-capped summit, and navigate Amazonian waterways rich in biodiversity.
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Places You Will See
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- ☆Pachamanca & Community Encounters: Share an authentic Pachamanca feast with local community hosts.
- ☆Markets, Weaving & Music: Explore Otavalo market, meet Peguche weavers, and discover instruments.
- ☆High-Altitude Hiking: Trek Cuicocha and Pasochoa craters surrounded by volcanic views.
- ☆Chagra Culture & Cooking: Experience Andean ranch life while making empanadas and canelazo.
- ☆Mountain Biking: Ride across Cotopaxi’s plateaus toward Limpiopungo Lake and wildlife.
- ☆Canyoning Adventures: Descend jungle waterfalls and natural rock pools at Pimpilala.
- ☆Kichwa Cultural Living: Try traditional blowguns, taste raw cacao, and join homestays.
- ☆Amazon Kayaking: Paddle the Arajuno River with frequent bird and monkey sightings.
- ☆High-Andean Wellness: Soak in natural mineral thermal pools at Papallacta Springs.
What's Included
Included
- Certified English-speaking adventure guide
- Private airport transfers
- Private transportation throughout the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to reserves and museums
- Seven nights' accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Quality mountain bikes with front suspension and hydraulic brakes
- Certified helmets and cycling gloves
- Trekking poles and hiking support equipment
- Whitewater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets
- Canyoning helmets, harnesses, ropes, and rubber boots
Excluded
- International or domestic flights.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal reusable water bottle