BANOS THE ROUTE OF THE CASCADES - 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

In this 3 day / 2 night tour through the foothills of one of the most wonderful volcanoes in the world we will explore its surroundings and nature full of life. We will also visit one of the most colorful lagoons in the world, Laguna del Quiloroa. With an impressive turquoise color, it makes this place a paradise within an extinct volcano.

NATURE

WILDLIFE

EXTREME SPORTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cotopaxi National Park:  Cotopaxi is a tourist place in Ecuador, one of the heights that you cannot miss visiting. Discover here how to get there, climate, altitude, biodiversity, and more. A representative volcano of the Sierra Region.
  • Quilotoa: Quilotoa or "princess diamond" in Kichwa, is one of the colossi of the avenue of volcanoes in whose crater lies a spectacular lagoon, hence you will always hear stories of the Quilotoa Volcano and the Quilotoa Lagoon.
  • Baños: Also known as "Piece of Heaven", "Gateway to the Amazon", "Puerta de El Dorado" or "City of the Volcano". It is the land of rivers to practice extreme sports.

DAY 1: ​ QUITO - COTOPAXI VOLCANO - QUILOTOA LAKE - BANOS

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to one of the most emblematic points of Ecuador, the Cotopaxi volcano, considered the largest active volcano in the world at 5,897 meters high (19,347 feet high). During our stay in the National Park we will admire its natural environment, its Flora and Fauna with the explanations of your naturalist guide. We will try to ascend to the refuge located at 4,810 m (15,392 feet). Since the Cotopaxi Volcano is currently active, the ascent will be authorized by the National Park authorities. We will also take a walk around Lake Limpiopungo, which is located at the foot of the volcano, to observe some birds from the Páramo region. On a clear day, the view of the volcano reflected on the surface of the lake is magnificent. We took a brief visit to the small museum that talks about the park, its nature, wildlife and the eruptions of the centerpiece of the park. Afterwards we said goodbye to the Cotopaxi volcano to head towards the Quilotoa crater lake, it is a volcanic crater full of crystalline blue water and occupies a special place in local indigenous mythology for having no bottom. On the way to reach the crater, you will pass local markets in Saquisilí (Thursdays) or Pujilí (Sundays), where you can appreciate the indigenous way of life. You will also pass through Zumbahua Canyon, which is a great photo opportunity. When you arrive at Quilotoa you can walk from the edge to the edge of the water and appreciate its beauty up close. The walk back is quite steep, however there is always the option of renting a mule for a few extra dollars. After this great visit it is time to relax as we have a long way to the city of Banos.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST 

ACCOMMODATION

CITY HOTEL CATEGORY MEALS INCLUDED
BANOS LA FLORESTA HOTEL
    
BREAKFAST
BANOS SANGAY HOTEL
 
BREAKFAST
BANOS LUNA VOLCAN
   
BREAKFAST AND DINNER

INCLUDE:

  • Meals according to the program.
  • Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
  • Hotel accommodation in double rooms.
  • Excursions according to itinerary
  • Entrance fee to Cotopaxi National Park
  • Entrance fee to cascades in Banos

DOES NOT INCLUDE: 

  • Meals are not specified in the program
  • Extreme sports (Rafting, tubing, ​bungee jumping
  • Extras Activities (Rent of bicycles or​ motor vehicles in Banos)
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Bank transfer costs