8d / 7n Canoying, Bike Tour and more in Av. De los Volcanes
On this tour you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Andean area and especially discover the famous route called "Avenida de los Volcanes", the Andean mountainous area of Ecuador.
It combines activities hiking, biking and other adventure sports.
It is a route that goes from the city of Quito to Cuenca, crossing small populated areas, archaeological sites and the famous train whose journey is in zig-zag, known as Nariz del Diablo.
Departure place
Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Meeting point Plaza Foch. Restaurant coordinates with the OP
Day 1: Starts at 07h00 am. You must show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before.
Day 2: Starts at 07h00 am. You must show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before.
Day 3 and 4: Confirmed days prior to the tour.
Day 5: Starts 8h00
Day 6: It is confirmed days before the tour
Day 7: Starts at 8:00 am.
Itinerary
Day 1
Bike Tour and Ice Caves
06:45 AM MEETING. In the Magic Bean restaurant (Plaza Foch, Quito).
07:00 AM DEPARTURE. To the PapaGayo Inn
08:00 AM ARRIVAL. Arrival to PapaGayo to pick up bicycles and other passengers. Then we go to Cotopaxi
09:00 AM ENTRY. Entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park.
09:30 AM EXPLANATIONS. The guide will give explanations of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals, etc.
10:45 AM PARKET. Arrival at the parking lot at 4500 mt. to start the walk to the shelter
11:45 AM REFUGE. Arrival at the refuge 4800mt. where you can enjoy an excellent view of the Park
12:00 AM ICE CAVES. Visit to the ice caves or glaciers, after a rest we return to the parking lot
13:30 PM BIKE DESCENT. Equipment check and guide indications to start the bike descent
14:15 PM LIMPIOPUNGO. Arrival to the Limpiopungo lagoon by bicycle. After a short break, leave the National Park.
15:00 PM LUNCH. At the PapaGayo Inn (You have the option of staying at the PapaGayo Inn
Day 2
Visit to the Quilotoa lagoon
07:00 AM DEPARTURE . From “Magic Bean” (Plaza Foch, Quito) and transfer to PapaGayo to pick up more tourists
08:00 AM ARRIVAL . To PapaGayo
09:30 AM VISIT TO THE MARKET To the Indigenous Market of Saquisilí or Pujií (according to its fair days)
10:45 AM VISIT TO LOCAL FAMILY
11:15 AM TOACHI VIEWPOINT
11:45 AM ARRIVAL IN QUILOTOA. And descent to the lagoon.
14:00 PM RETURN . Return from the crater and lunch.
BUS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT. Bus to the city of Baños (on your own)
Day 3
Canyoning in Baños
CANOYING This sport consists of the descent of waterfalls with ropes, an activity that will allow you to feel the fall of the water on your face and body with the pleasant sensation that produces the feeling of water flowing in front of you, you do not need experience or physical condition to fully enjoy this adventure a few minutes from Baños
ACCOMMODATION In Baños
Day 4
Waterfall Route- Baños
BIKE TOUR Bicycle Cascades Route
WATERFALL PAILÓN DEL DIABLO. On this tour you will have the opportunity to walk to the famous waterfall «Pailón del Diablo». You will enjoy the Tarabita (cable car) that flies over a waterfall. You can also enjoy the different waterfalls that Baños has like the Mantle of the Bride.
BUS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT . In the afternoon you must take a bus on your own to the town of Alausí.
Day 5
Nariz del Diablo train + Ingapirca (pre-Inca ruins)
START Our tour starts early in the morning in the town of Alausí, located west of the Andes mountain range. The Patrimonial Train awaits us to embark on an unequaled adventure towards the center-south of Ecuador.
LANDSCAPE OBS . On the way we witness the spectacular landscape offered by mountains and cliffs. And this is where one of the most difficult engineering works in the world is located: the track dug on rocky slopes. The only way the train could slide and climb up or down the mountain would be through a zigzag movement. We go down 500 meters towards the coastal plain. While zigzagging we observe the Guasuntos river and then the valley of the Chan-Chan river until we reach the Sibambe station.
TYPICAL DANCE. Upon arrival we witness typical dances and admire the crafts of the Andean community of Nizag.
GUIDED VISIT TO THE MUSEUM. We also enjoyed a guided tour of the modest museum. We enjoy the landscape and the weather, which is a few degrees hotter than Alausí.
RETURN After touring Sibambe we undertake the return, the journey of just 12km towards Alausí shows us the beauty that our territory possesses.
VISIT INGAPIRCA. Our excursion continues to INGAPIRCA, the largest and best preserved Archaeological Complex in Ecuador. Nestled in the dry mountains swept by the wind of the southern mountain range. On the way there are interesting Andean landscapes and people in colorful costumes. Ingapirca offers us an incredible visit to the past, knowing the Cañari and Inca culture. Marvel at the different modes of construction of the temples as well as the accuracy of solar calculations and aqueduct system. It causes an immense emotion to see the changing scenarios of the great Ecuadorian territory.
ARRIVAL AT THE ACCOMMODATION . In Cuenca.
Day 6
Cajas National Park
VISIT TO THE CAJAS NATIONAL PARK. With the dramatic undulating landscape and irregular rocks, the Cajas National Park is an impressive and unique area. The park is located in the continental divide, whereby the rivers run both east through the Amazon and west through the Pacific Ocean.
TREKKING This is the perfect place for a walk because there are 232 lakes and a great variety of fauna that includes pumas, condors, hummingbirds and spectacled bears.
Day 7
City Tour Cuenca half day.
VISIT TO CUENCA. One of the favorites for many, the colonial city of Cuenca is a beautiful and charming jewel of the southern Ecuadorian Andes.
WALK THROUGH SAN SEBASTIAN, MODERN MUSEUM, ETC. Your trip will take you to the most important and interesting places such as the picturesque and traditional neighborhood of San Sebastián, the museum of modern art, the Calderón park, the flower market and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
BUS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT . In the afternoon you can advance to your next destination, the city of Guayaquil. Transportation by public bus (on your own)
Day 8
Free Day in Guayaquil
FREE DAY To enjoy this beautiful city. !!
Includes
Hotel accommodation specified in the itinerary or similar hotels, including breakfast.
Lunches on days 1 & 2
Comfortable transportation
Bilingual guide
Lunches on days 1 & 2
Comfortable transportation
Bilingual guide
Not included
International flights
Buses to Alausi - Baños
Additional income rates
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Travel insurance
Meals not specified
Tips
Activities
Flora, wildlife observation (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Routes in other vehicles (optional)
Notes
The tour operator reserves the right to change the trip due to weather conditions, national park regulations or unforeseeable circumstances.
Prices can be changed due to changes in taxes Hotels, trains and other services are quoted in the offer without reservation. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, does not apply a refund.
In such a case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and/or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies either.
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" without any Claims, Postponements or Returns.
Seats in transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
