4 Day Trekking and Horseback Riding on the Andes
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4 Day Trekking and Horseback Riding on the Andes

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Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park - Interpretation Center – Hike – Andes Landscape

Leave early in the morning and take “The volcanoes avenue” toward Latacunga. Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world (5,897 msnm) located two hours from Quito.

The Cotopaxi National Park allows us the opportunity to hike around the lake at foothills then we’ll visit the Interpretation´s Center where we’ll learn about the flora and the fauna of the park and the moors protected areas. After, we’ll climb the volcano by vehicle until 4,500 meters from the parking area we’ll walk up until 4,800 meters where is a refuge and from there continue up to the glaciers 200 meters more, of course all plans depend on weather and national park restrictions.

Overnight in Isinlivi - Llullu Llama Lodge

Day 2: Isinlivi / Chugchilan - Hike - Andes Landscape - Toachi Cañon

After breakfast you head to Chugchilan with our guide, the next village on our trip. Descent 400m. Ascent 300m. Distance 12 km. 4 hours hike. We will go down into the warm canyon of Rio Toachi and have some nice hours hiking and relaxing at the riverbed before going the last meters up to Chugchilan. Magnificient view of the mountains!

Overnight in Chugchilan - Mama Hilda Lodge

Day 3: Chugchilan Village - Horseback Riding

After breakfast you will head with our guides to Northwest of Chugchilan, along the way you can enjoy spectacular mountain Andes views. On the way you can take a horseback-riding trip or hike on hidden paths through pristine cloudforest which lead to ridges with spectacular Andes view, and visiting a local cheese store (if open) on route. You will enjoy on the route of the natural groundwater of thermal characteristics whose temperatures oscillate between 30 to 50 degrees. This natural resource and community settlement is located within the Ilinizas Ecological Reserve.

Overnight in Chugchilan - Mama Hilda Lodge

Day 4: Quilotoa Loop - Chugchilan - Hike - Return to Quito

Today we head to Quilotoa Crater after breakfast to hike down and up to Chugchilan. It is about 4 to 5 hours hike, going up from 3900 m. / 12.796 ft. Up to 3200 m. / 10.499 ft. We will go through the Rio Toachi Canyon and then back up to get to the road that takes us to Chugchilan. During this 5-hour hike you will have excellent views on the Toachi Canyon, and you will get good impressions what’s life like on the countryside in the Andes. After lunch, return to Quito
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Included
  • 3 nights accommodation (Llullu Llama Lodge and Mama Hilda Lodge
  • Breakfast x 3
  • Lunch x 4
  • Dinner x 3
  • Horses day 3
  • All activities
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Small-group tour or private
  • Transport by private vehicle
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Tips
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Features
Sport
60%
Adrenaline
45%
Aquatic
30%
Tourism
25%
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