Technical sheet - Equateur Voyages Passion

Tour Multi activities
12 Days Tour
Ecuador in a
different way…
This program has been designed for people who wish to discover
Ecuador and its various native communities through a different approach, using different means of transportation:
hiking, horse-riding, mountain bike and rafting.
For this program, one has to be in good physical shape and able to adapt to all kind of landscape and climate...
Here is the itinerary suggested, keeping in mind it could be subject to modification according to the season, weather
and unexpected events.
PROGRAM
Note:
We leave when possible, meals at your expense.
Ecuador is a nice country for travelers who want to discover different experiences of taste. There are a huge variety of
meals, gourmet restaurants or simply small dining places in markets and villages.
Meals mentioned in the program are included and those not mentioned are left to your choice. Your guide and traveling
companion will tell you interesting places or restaurants, and may also assist you in your discovery, if you wish.
Meals included are indicated as follow: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Day 1: PICHINCHA VOLCANO – HIKING
Departure to the Pichincha active volcano for an altitude acclimatization
hiking. Ascension to the peak 4.790 meters, 5 hours walk. Splendid view
over the crater, box lunch. Return to Quito by end of the afternoon. Hotel
at Quito.
L (Box lunch)
Uneven: From 500 m to 800 m - From 4 to 6 h hiking
When we talk about of Pichincha, we do not reference a single volcano,
but rather as two peaks that form this volcanic massive.
Peaks are called Rucu Pichincha and Guagua Pichincha, which translated from Quichua language means "Old" and
"Child".
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The Guagua Pichincha is slightly taller of the two, despite calling the Child, its altitude is 4784 meters, while the Rucu has
an altitude of 4627 meters. El Guagua was highly active between 1999 and 2001, emitting a thick cloud of ash over the
city of Quito. During the ascent route to the summit, travelers can feel the smell of sulfur gases emanating from the
crater, which recalls the recent activity of the volcano.
Day 2: PAPALLACTA HIKING
Breakfast and then departure for the Papallacta pass (at an
altitude of 4200 meters). Acclimatization hiking around the lakes
of the area. Box lunch. Supper and night in Papallacta.
B L (Box lunch) D
Papallacta is a village and parish in the province of Napo, located
67 kilometers east of Quito city. Papallacta is known for its hot
springs and its lagoon, which is performed trout fishing. From this
place start climbing expeditions to Antisana volcano. From this
place comes much of the drinking water that uses Quito. The
weather is cold andean because of its altitude (3,300 m) and its
proximity to the Antisana. Surrounded by moors with a wide
range of flora and fauna, standing out the Andean condor, the national bird.
Day 3: TREKKING TO THE ANTISANA
Breakfast then loading luggage on the horses and departure for the base
of the Antisana volcano. 8 hours hiking. Box lunch. Supper and camping
there at night.
B L (Box lunch) D
Day 4: ANTISANA – LASSO – MOUNTAIN BIKE
After breakfast, clean-up of camping grounds, then departure on mountain bikes
towards Quito through the high moors of the
Central Cordillera. Box lunch. Transfer by private car to Lasso where we'll have
supper and spend the night at the local inn.
B L (Box lunch) D
Antisana is a stratovolcano in the Andes. It is situated between the provinces of Napo and Pichincha. And surrounded by
Cotopaxi, Chacana, Cayambe, Reventador and Sumaco volcanoes. The glacier lost at least 36% of its original mass in the
last 50 years. It is a source of drinking water for Quito, capital of Ecuador. It is a perfect volcanic cone of about 5753
meters high. These two double cones, the youngest forming a volcanic cone and the other it is the old crater of the
volcano, eroded by an ancient glacier, becoming a round valley, open only to the south.
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Day 5: RUMIÑAHUI CLIMBING – TIGUA – TREKKING
Breakfast then departure by private car for Cotopaxi National Park.
Ascension of the Central Peak of Rumiñahui volcano. 4640 meters and 7
hours walk. Box lunch. Return to Lasso and then to Tigua. Supper and
night at the Inn.
B L (Box lunch) D
Rising to 4721 meters height, the Ruminahui Volcano is an excellent
viewpoint of the volcanoes in this area.
Rumiñahui means Stone face in Quichua language. This extinguished and extensively eroded volcano has a caldera from
wich only remains the eastern walls, which can reach up to 800 meters from its base, this impressive height could be due
to the collapse of the magma chamber beneath the volcano.
Day 6: LATACUNGA – ZUMBAHUA MARKET – QUILOTOA – MOUNTAIN BIKE
Breakfast and departure by Mountain bike
towards Zumbahua. Visit of the village and
departure for Quilotoa where we set-up.
Hiking down to the crater of the volcano. Box
lunch. Supper and overnight in the Community
of Quilotoa.
B L (Box lunch) D
Zumbahua market is known for its fair on Saturdays. On a clear day on the way to Zumbahua you can see the Cotopaxi
cover with snow. In the typical market, you can see the vegetable stalls, people selling animals like horses and llamas,
masks and other wood carvings created by local artisans. This market is not frequented by tourists; you can see women
carrying goods on their heads and on the flames. You can find
just as highly refined textiles made in sheep wool and alpaca
wool, you will marvel at the scenery in one of the most
traditional Andean lands.
Day 7: HIKING FROM QUILOTOA TO CHUGCHILAN
Breakfast then hiking from Quilotoa to Chugchilan. Beautiful
rural sceneries. Box lunch. Supper and overnight at Chugchilan
B L (Box lunch) D
The Quilotoa Volcano is a unique site in Ecuador with more than
3 km. in diameter and a height difference of 320 m. between the edge of the crater and lagoon. The indigenous
community living there offers lodging, thus maintaining closer contact with local people.
Day 8: CHUCHILAN – HORSE RIDING - BAÑOS
Breakfast. Horse-riding for approximately 4 hours to the rainforest near Chugchilan. Lunch. From there, by private car,
travel to Baños. Hotel at Baños.
B L (Box lunch)
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Baños is a charming resort site, with its hot springs, located at the
gateway of the Amazon and the edge of the Andes. The beauty of the
place and the hospitality of its inhabitants make of Baños a popular
destination.
Nestled in the midst of a green valley, the city, surrounded by forests,
waterfalls and at the foot of the active volcano Tungurahua 5016m,
offers lush vegetation. We will visit the impressive waterfall Pailón del
Diablo. Beside the Manto de la Novia waterfall, also cross the river
Pastaza in Cable cart, conveyance of the local people living near the river
surrounded by cliffs. If weather permits, we see almost constant activity
of the Tungurahua volcano.
Day 9: BAÑOS: FREE DAY
Breakfast and free day at Baños. Hotel at Baños.
B
Day 10: BAÑOS – PUYO – TENA MOUNTAIN BIKE
Breakfast then downhill by Mountain bike to Puyo. 80 Km and
1000 meters down. Box lunch. Departure to Tena by public
transportation. Hotel.
B L (Box lunch)
The Waterfall Route is one of the main attractions of Ecuador. It
features a variety of waterfalls highly spectacular, magical nature
trails and suspension bridges. Located in the city of Baños de Agua
Santa is home to over 60 waterfalls, a paradise full of magic and an
environment totally unique, where you can feel nature and observe
the breathtaking cascades and cold waters.
Day 11: RAFTING ON JATUNYACU RIVER
Breakfast. Rafting trip. 25 Km, 3 hours down the river. Box lunch by the
riverside. Return to Tena. Hotel.
B L (Box lunch)
Day 12: COME BACK TO QUITO
Breakfast. Return to Quito. Hotel. End of program.
B
NOTA:
For this adventure, prefer a backpack to transport your stuff instead of a regular suitcase.
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Price per person:
2 participants:
3 participants:
4 /5 participants:
6 / 7 participants:
From 8 participants:
Shared Tour on fixed
dates:
2090 USD
1790 USD
1540 USD
1440 USD
1390 USD
Exclusive tour / Individual
circuit:
2190 USD
1790 USD
1540 USD
1440 USD
1390 USD
Our price includes:
- Private Transportation: 4X4 or mini bus
- Accommodation: 2nd class hotel with private bath, inns, cabins and camping
- All mentioned meals
- English Speaking Guide for the group during excursions
- Technical assistance by 4X4 during bike trips
- Trekking with camping overnight, food and guide
- Technical equipment for the Mountain bike
- Entrance fees to National Park and sites
Our price doesn´t include:
- International Flight Ticket
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Entrance fees to National Park and sites
- Sleeping bag
- Entrance fee at the thermal springs (Day 2, optional: 7 or 18 $ depending of the choice of the thermal springs)
- Come back from the lake of Quilotoa by horse (Optional: 15 $)
- Your personal insurance, repatriation / cancellation: risky sports and mountain activities)
- Supplement for a better option of hotel in the stay
- Tips
Our hotels selection for this circuit:
QUITO
AUBERGE INN
TIGUA
POSADA DE TIGUA
BAÑOS
HOSTAL CHIMENEA
www.ioda.net/auberge-inn
www.laposadadetigua.com
www.hostalchimenea.com
PAPALLACTA
COTURPA
QUILOTOA
TENA
RESIDENCIAL AUSTRIA
No Internet
ALPACA LODGE
http://www.alpacaquilotoa.com/
LASSO
QUINTA COLORADA
CHUGCHILAN
MAMA HILDA
http://www.quintacolorada.com/
http://mamahilda.com/
No Internet
Note: The selected hotels are indicative, subject to availability at time of booking the tour. In case of unavailability, we
will offer a hotel of the same category.
You can select higher category hotels with a supplement.
Av Gran Colombia N 15 - 220 y Yaguachi - Quito - Ecuador
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Supplement hotels for superior category:
Selected Hotel
QUITO
AUBERGE INN
http://www.auberge-innhostal.com/fr/index.html
Superior Hotel
Deluxe Hotel
Supplement per night and per
person / Selected hotel
IN DOUBLE ROOM
Supplement per night and per
person / Selected hotel
IN DOUBLE ROOM
SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO – 10 $
http://www.sanfranciscodequito.com.e
c/
RELICARIO DEL CARMEN – 45 $
http://www.hotelrelicariodelcarmen.co
m/
FUENTE DE PIEDRA – 10 $
www.ecuahotel.com
CASONA DE LA RONDA – 80 $
http://www.lacasonadelaronda.com/
ANTINEA – 12 $
www.hotelantinea.com
PATIO ANDALUZ – 60 $
www.hotelpatioandaluz.com
PAPALLACTA
TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA – 71 $
(Without Dinner)
www.termaspapallacta.com
COTURPA
Pas de site Internet
LASSO
QUINTA COLORADA
http://www.quintacolorada.com/
CUELLO DE LUNA – 10 $
www.cuellodeluna.com
LA CIENEGA – 65 $
www.hosterialacienega.com
HACIENDA HATO VERDE –
Standart Room – 100 $
www.haciendahatoverde.com
HOSTERIA SAN AGUSTIN DE
CALLO – De 155 à 220 $
www.incahacienda.com
TIGUA
POSADA DE TIGUA
www.laposadadetigua.com
QUILOTOA
ALPACA LODGE
http://www.alpacaquilotoa.com/
OR
CHUKIRAWA
www.quilotoa.ec
QUILOTOA CRATER LODGE – 5 $
http://www.quilotoalodge.com.ec/
CHUGCHILAN
MAMA HILDA
SAN JOSE DE SIGCHOS – 25 $
http://mamahilda.com/
http://www.sanjosedesigchos.com/
BANOS
HOSTAL CHIMENEA
www.hostalchimenea.com
DONDE YVAN – 15 $
www.hoteldondeivan.com
LA FLORESTA – 20 $
http://www.laflorestahotel.com/
SANGAY SPA – Ejecutiva Class
Room – 70 $
www.sangayspahotel.com
LUNA RUNTUN – Included Dinner –
From 95 to 125 $
www.lunaruntun.com
TENA
RESIDENCIAL AUSTRIA
No Website
Av Gran Colombia N 15 - 220 y Yaguachi - Quito - Ecuador
Tel: (593 2) 3 227 605 / Tel Fax: (593 2) 2 543 803 / Cel: (593 9) 99 935 108
Skype: equateurvoyagespassion
www.equateur-voyages.com