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Starts at
Quito
Ends at
Quito
Duration
8 days
Group Size
Maximum 16
Physical Rating
moderate 
Style
discovery
About your trip
Hike through spectacular volcanic landscapes and go white-water rafting in the jungle on this eight-day loop round Ecuador. Starting in colonial Quito, you’ll head south to the Cotopaxi National Park, passing through the Avenue of Volcanoes – home to the most geothermally active peaks in Ecuador. After visiting the emerald-green Quilotoa crater lake, continue to Baños, where you can ride the Swing at the End of the World and marvel at majestic waterfalls. Get a feel for life in the Amazon rainforest before wrapping up your adventure in the mountain village of Papallacta, known for its hot springs. All of our trips are flightless in destination, with 100% of all carbon emissions offset. It's just part of how we see the world while being good to it.
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at the epic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park
- Hike around the ethereal Quilotoa crater lake
- Traverse the Baños Waterfall Route
- Go white-water rafting in the Amazon rainforest
- Whip up a feast at an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass
- Sample fine chocolate in Quito
Your Itinerary
What's Included
- 2 nights premium hotel accommodation
- 2 nights jungle lodge accommodation
- 1 night mountain resort accommodation
- 1 night historic hotel accommodation
- 1 night spa hotel accommodation
- Private and local transport
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Local Insider
- Return private airport transfers
- Quito walking tour
- Ecuadorian cooking masterclass (including market visit)
- Chocolate-tasting session
- Limpiopungo Lagoon hike
- Cotopaxi Interpretation Center visit
- Quilotoa Lake hike
- Swing at the End of the World visit
- Baños Waterfall Route tour (2025 departures)
- Yaku Runa project visit
- White-water rafting
- Jungle night hike
- Natural Oils Trail guided hike
- Waterfall swim
- Horse riding in Cotopaxi National Park (2024 departures only)
- Visit to Tigua art studio (2024 departures only)
- Salcedo Market visit (2024 departures only)
- Baños Waterfall Route cycling tour (2024 departures only)
What's Not Included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from the destination
Customer Reviews
Accommodation
Chilcabamba Lodge
At 3,480m (11,417ft) above sea level, this rustic mountain lodge offers homey accommodation with breathtaking views of Cotopaxi volcano. Grab a drink by the fire pit and gaze at the star-studded sky in this wonderfully tranquil setting.
La Floresta Hotel
This cozy hotel, close to downtown Baños, features tastefully decorated rooms with traditional Ecuadorian furnishings and a peaceful private garden – primed for relaxing after a busy day exploring. Make the most of the plentiful breakfast buffet.
Kuyana Amazon Lodge
Tune into the Amazon at this serene hideaway surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. Stylish, luxurious rooms are accompanied by an outdoor pool and restaurant serving sumptuous Ecuadorian dishes made with organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Termas de Papallacta
Soak in hot springs and treat yourself to a relaxing massage at this spa resort in the Andes mountains – a truly memorable final stop on your Ecuadorian journey. If you’re feeling bold, why not give the chocolate or clay body treatments a go?
