Avenue of the Volcanoes Trek - 8 days Tour by On The Go Tours

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Quito, Ecuador

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Quito - Discover the UNESCO-listed historic centre, exploring colonial churches, plazas and well-preserved architecture in Ecuador’s atmospheric Andean capital

Cotopaxi National Park - Trek across high-altitude páramo around Limpiopungo Lagoon with views of Cotopaxi Volcano and chances to spot Andean wildlife

Toachi Canyon - Hike through dramatic canyon scenery, passing rural villages and cultivated fields along traditional trails used by local communities

Quilotoa - Ascend ancient footpaths to the crater rim and take in views of the vivid blue waters of Quilotoa Lake

Chimborazo National Park - Walk to the glacier at around 5,000 metres on the slopes of Ecuador’s highest peak, watching for vicuñas and Andean condors

Llanganates National Park - Explore remote mountain landscapes on a challenging trek with expansive views of Tungurahua and Sangay volcanoes

Pastaza Valley - Follow the road of waterfalls, hiking through cloud forest to the thundering cascades of Pailón del Diablo

Llanganates National Park - Explore remote mountain landscapes on a challenging trek with expansive views of Tungurahua and Sangay volcanoes

Pastaza Valley - Follow the road of waterfalls, hiking through cloud forest to the thundering cascades of Pailón del Diablo

Itinerary

Trek through Ecuador’s Andean heart on this 8-day journey starting and ending in Quito. Cross Cotopaxi National Park, wind through canyons on the Quilotoa Loop and reach the emerald waters of Quilotoa Crater Lake. High-altitude trails continue to the slopes of Chimborazo, the world’s highest point measured from the Earth’s centre, before entering the remote landscapes of Llanganates National Park. Traditional villages, rugged paths and volcanic scenery define this focused trekking adventure along the Avenue of Volcanoes.

day 1Arrival in Quito

Once you have arrived in Quito, make your way to the hotel. Set high in the Andes and straddling the equator, Quito is one of South America’s most atmospheric capitals. Its historic centre is among the best-preserved colonial quarters on the continent and has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its churches, plazas and centuries-old architecture.
Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to head out and begin exploring independently. You can wander through the old town, visit a local café, or simply relax after your journey and adjust to the altitude.
Later in the day, we gather at 6 PM at the hotel to settle in and prepare for the journey ahead. This first day is designed to ease you into Ecuador and provide time to rest before the adventure begins.

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Quito

day 2Cotopaxi National Park Trek

day 3Trekking Through the Toachi Canyon

day 4Ascending to the Quilotoa

day 5Exploring Chimborazo National Park

day 6Trekking in Llanganates National Park

day 7Waterfalls of the Pastaza Valley & Return to Quito

day 8Departure from Quito

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What's Included

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7 nights in 3-5 star hotels, lodges & a historic hacienda

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7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners

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Transportation in private land vehicles

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Escorted by an expert English-speaking tour leader

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Activities as per the itineraryTrekking poles

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