8-Day Ecuador Trekking the Avenue of Volcanoes from Quito

Trek in the Ecuadorian Andes while you discover a magic world of stunning landscapes, rural hidden villages, local indigenous communities and massive volcanoes. These features and more come together to shape the famous AVENUE OF VOLCANOES in the Ecuadorian highlands. This trekking adventure through the narrow trails used by the local mountain people will take you deep into the heart of the Andean culture, enabling you to experience the local way of living. Trek for 3 days to reach QUILOTOA volcano, hike down the base of the Quilotoa crater-lake and swim in the volcanic waters. Hike up to the 5000m glacier of CHIMBORAZO highest volcano in Ecuador. Discover legends and secrets of the Gods' ¨volcanoes¨ through the local knowledge of the people

"Unique Experiences:"

Kayak inside Quilotoa crater lake and discover the hidden activity of this mythical volcano

Admire the stunning glacier of the highest summit measured from the centre of the world

Day 1: Quito - Arrival

Meet your guide for the welcome briefing at 18:00pm at the hotel's lobby. 

Day 2: Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park (B,L) 

We drive southwards along the gorgeous Avenue of Volcanoes, once at the Cotopaxi, we go hiking around Limpiopungo lagoon and the foothills of Rumiñahui volcano. Later we continue our drive to Baños. 

Hiking.- time: 3 hours, d istance: 4mi (6.4 km), elevation gain: 1200ft (366m), maximum elevation: 13850ft (4222m) 

Day 3: Trekking Insilivi - Chugchilan (B,L,D)

The charming Andean mountain landscapes will inspire us today on a trek along the Toachi canyon for and experience stunning views of small villages and indigenous people working in the fields. 

Trekking.- time: 5 hours, distance: 8.3mi (13.3km), elevation gain: 3163mi (958m), maximum elevation: 10400ft (3151m) Total steps: 25,481

Day 4: Trekking Chugchilan - Quilotoa (B,L) 

Early in the morning we start trekking on small trails blazed by the mountain people and still used by locals to transport  products and to travel across the canyons to reach neighboring communities. We will venture down into impressive canyons to later climb back up to the top  of  the crater rim, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Quilotoa Lake. 

Trekking.- time: 5 hours, distance: 6.9mi (11km), elevation gain: 3750ft (969m) , maximum elevation: 12850ft (3893m) Total steps: 20,167 

Day 5: Trekking to Chimborazo Basecamp (B,L)

Today we will drive through valleys and farming villages to reach the Chimborazo Volcano, the highest mountain in Ecuador with an elevation of 6310 m (20702 ft) above sea level; whose summit is the furthest point from the center of the earth on the entire planet. 

Trekking.- time: 2 hours, distance: 2 (3.2km), elevation gain: 1155ft (350m) , maximum elevation: 16995ft (5150m) 

Day 6: Trekking The Llanganates (B,L)

Trek in Llanganates National Park for 6 hours, famous for its amazing landscapes and storied mystery. Legend has it that the Inca General Ruminahui has a large sum of gold hidden somewhere in the Tungurahua mountain range. Start the hike at 3,200m (10,498 ft) above sea level and travel upwards to 3,600m (12,024 ft). 

Day 7: Route of the Waterfalls - Quito (B)

Today we take a cable car to visit the Bride´s Veil waterfall, and hike to the Pailon Del Diablo waterfall, the second highest in Ecuador, we also have the chance for visiting the swing of the end of the world, in the afternoon we drive back to Quito

Day 8: Quito - Departure (B)

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