With our adventure between moors and jungles, you will have the opportunity to learn how communities live in the highlands and jungles of Ecuador, without neglecting the glamor of 3 places to visit throughout the tour.
Departure place
From Quito.
It is coordinated with the tourists once the reservation is confirmed. On the day of the tour you will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a crimson t-shirt and a sign with our company logo.
Days of operation: only Saturdays
Itinerary
Day 1
Quito
Your guide will pick you up at 5:00 p.m. from the airport or the terminal where you arrive in the city of Quito (the meeting point is coordinated once the reservation is confirmed), to take you to the Hotel Dann Carlton, where we we will stay our first night.
Once at the hotel we will check-in, we will receive the instructions for our trip and the activities of the next day, and we will have free time to rest.
Day 2
Quito - Ambato - Salinas de Guaranda
Once we have checked out of the hotel, we will depart for the Land of Flowers and Fruits, Ambato, where we will have a city tour and discover the magic that is hidden in the land of the three Juanes.
Once our tour of the streets of Ambato is over, we will have a restorative lunch to be able to continue our trip to Salinas de Guaranda.
In Salinas de Guaranda we will arrive at our hotel where we will check-in and continue with a tour of the community factories, there we will be able to find sausage, dairy and even chocolate production.
Day 3
Salinas de Guaranda - Quero
After a night of rest in one of the moors of the Ecuadorian highlands, we will go to the cold lands of the Quero canton, in the province of Tungurahua.
There we will visit and stay in one of the oldest haciendas in the province, where we will have experiential activities, as well as walks through incredible paramo ecosystems, and if we are lucky we will be able to spot mammals such as wolves and paramo rabbits.
In the afternoon we will have a short tour of the cantonal capital of Quero and then we will visit La Quereñta Brewery, where we will have the opportunity to try an exquisite potato-based craft beer.
Day 4
Quero - Holy Water Baths
On the morning of our fourth day, and once we have had a good breakfast, we will begin our journey towards Baños de Agua Santa.
Once in Baños we will visit the Basilica of the Virgin of Holy Water, where we will learn more about its history, then we will advance to the famous Tree House to have an adventure shot on the sky swing.
In the afternoon we will have our lunch and visit the imposing Pailón del Diablo waterfall.
After this visit we will go to our Luna Volcán hotel where we will have time to enjoy its facilities, savor a delicious dinner and have a peaceful night's sleep.
Day 5
Holy Water Baths - Mera - Ahuano
On our fifth day we will begin our trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon, having Mera as the first stop, where we will visit a unique photographic spot, which will allow us to appreciate the Pastaza River in the best way.
Then we will advance to the province of Napo, to Puerto Barantilla, where a canoe will be waiting for us with which we will enter the jungle where we will have days of adventure and contact with nature.
Day 6
Ahuano
On this day we will dedicate it to contact with nature, for which we will use it to carry out activities such as walks through the jungle, animal observation and why water activities in the Arajuno River.
Day 7
Ahuano - The Chaco - Papallacta
Once we have checked out of our lodge, we will start the trip to El Chaco, where another activity full of adrenaline will be waiting for us.
We will go rafting on the Quijos River, where we will be able to observe the Ecuadorian jungle in a unique way and full of adventure.
After our morning activity we will go to Papallacta, to enjoy its hot springs, which will relax us after a long trip.
Day 8
Papallacta - Quito
Our penultimate day will be devoted to learning about La Carita de Dios, our beautiful city of Quito. After checking out, we will travel back to the Ecuadorian capital.
Once there we will have a city tour full of history and culture, where we will visit buildings that are more than four centuries old and we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates in the country. We will close our tour with an incredible dinner at Café Mosaico, where we will be able to appreciate the magical sunsets of Quito.
Day 9
Quito
We will have our breakfast and we will check out of the hotel.
This day will be free so that we can explore Quito on our own.
The schedules are coordinated to meet us for the last time, to be able to take you to the airport or terminal, so that you can continue with your trip through Ecuador or back home.
Includes
Bilingual national tour guide
Tourism ground transportation (respecting the corresponding biosafety measures)
Transfer In and Transfer Out to and from Mariscal Sucre Airport
Taxes
Complete feeding (from the 2nd day to the 8th day)
Accommodation
in double accommodation
Shared accommodation at the Hacienda Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo
Guided visit to factories in Salinas de Guaranda
Activities inside the Hacienda Hipolongo Cruz de Mayo*
Tasting and Beer Tour
Visit to:
Tree house
Devil's Pailon
Mirameral viewpoint
Activities in Ahuano
Entrance to the Amazon Rescue Center
Rafting in the Chaco
Tickets:
Papallacta Hot Springs
Museum of the City
Church of the Society of Jesus
City Tours in:
Quito
Ambato
Toilets
Not included
Tips.
Alcoholic, non-alcoholic or bottled drinks that are not detailed in the menu.
Feeding of the first and ninth day.
Services and activities not specified in the itinerary.
Activities
Water activities (included)
Natural areas visits (included)
Flora, wildlife observation (included)
Thermalism (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Guided visits (included)
Notes
What to bring for the tour?
a couple of masks
Antiseptic gel or alcohol
Small and light backpack
Hydration (personal pack)
Binoculars (optional)
Camera (optional)
Identification document (identity card for nationals and passport for foreigners)
Comfortable, sports and light clothing for the Amazon
Comfortable and warm clothing for the mountains
Comfortable and well-made shoes.
Sun hat or cap, sunscreen
Insect repellent
Rubber boots (optional)
Raincoat or water poncho
Woolen cap, woolen gloves for the moor
Other tour information:
Tour packages are operated with a maximum of 10 people per group.
We are aware of the threat of contagion from Covid-19, so as a requirement for the tour you must present your vaccination card with at least the first dose (or, failing that, a negative PCR test).
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the number of tourists, weather conditions, etc.
In the reservation indicate food restrictions and allergies.
Horseback riding at Hacienda Hipolongo is not included, ask for costs at the time of booking
