Highlands to Jungle - Trekking Journey
Quito, Papallacta, Cotundo, Baños de Agua Santa, Zumbahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi., Ecuador
Highlands to Jungle - Trekking Journey
Quito, Papallacta, Cotundo, Baños de Agua Santa, Zumbahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi., Ecuador
Highlands to Jungle - Trekking Journey
Quito, Papallacta, Cotundo, Baños de Agua Santa, Zumbahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi., Ecuador
Highlands to Jungle - Trekking Journey
Quito, Papallacta, Cotundo, Baños de Agua Santa, Zumbahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi., Pichincha, Napo, Tungurahua, Cotopaxi., Ecuador View on Google Maps
Tour Overview
Designed for trekking enthusiasts, this 8-day journey takes you through some of Ecuador's most striking landscapes, from the pristine highland páramos of Cayambe-Coca National Park to the lush Amazon foothills of Cotundo Canyon. Follow dramatic trails through forests and towering cliffs, discover hidden petroglyphs and waterfalls, and reward your mountain efforts with a relaxing soak in the naturally heated thermal waters of Papallacta. Continue into the mysterious, legend-filled landscapes of Llanganates National Park, encounter local Kichwa traditions in Zumbahua, and walk the scenic rim of Quilotoa above its vibrant turquoise crater lake. Your adventure culminates beneath Cotopaxi Volcano, trekking across wild high-altitude páramo along the slopes of Rumiñahui. Expert-led and thoughtfully paced, the journey balances rewarding hikes with comfortable stays, authentic cultural encounters, and time to appreciate Ecuador's extraordinary natural diversity.
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- ☆Cayambe-Coca Highland Trek: Follow the Agua y Vida trail through remote páramo landscapes, mountain lakes, and native Andean vegetation.
- ☆Papallacta Thermal Springs: Relax in naturally heated thermal pools after a rewarding day of high-altitude trekking.
- ☆Llanganates & Kichwa Culture: Explore the mysterious, legend-filled trails of Llanganates National Park before visiting the Kichwa community of Zumbahua.
- ☆Quilotoa Crater Rim: Trek along the edge of a volcanic crater overlooking its turquoise lake, followed by an encounter with local Andean arts and crafts.
- ☆Cotopaxi & Rumiñahui Trekking: Cross wild high-altitude páramo landscapes beneath Cotopaxi Volcano, following the slopes of Rumiñahui toward Limpiopungo Lake.
What's Included
Included
- Certified English-speaking adventure guide
- Airport transfers
- Private transportation throughout the journey
- Entrance fees for included sites and protected areas
- Seven nights' accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Trekking poles and activity-specific safety equipment
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