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This program is for people
who would like to see the diverse landscape and culture
that Ecuador has to offer. It offers a trip to the
mountains which includes a climb to the summit of
Cotopaxi, one of the highest active volcanoes in the
world. There will also be a trip into the jungle in an
ecological reserve where you will see some of the most
diverse plant and animal life found anywhere in the
world. Furthermore, you will have a chance to visit
several of the most interesting cultural centers of
Ecuador.
Suggested
itinerary:
| Day
01 |
Arrival
to Quito. Transfer Airport-Hotel. Depending on
the arrival time, a city tour may be offered. |
| Day
02 |
Visit
to the famous Otavalo Indian market. In the
evening, we present an overview of the program
including a slide show and the introduction of
your guides. |
| Day
03 |
Visit
to the Saquisili market. Spend the night in the
Hacienda La Ciénega. |
| Day
04-06 |
Cotopaxi.
See program Nº 100. |
| Day
07 |
Drive
from Quito to Lago Agrio located in the Amazonian
part of Ecuador.. |
| Day
08-13 |
Cuyabeno
Biological Reserve. See program Nº 401 |
| Day
14 |
Return
to Quito. |
| Day 15 |
Transfer Hotel-Airport. |
NOTE: For those who
are particularly interested in the natural environment,
we offer arranged tours by boat in the Galapagos if you would like to extend your trip and
visit one of the most biologically unique archipelagos in
the world.
NOTE: We can also
arrange additional tours to any of the following
mountains in Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Argentina, or any
other mountain in South America you would like to climb.
- Ecuador: Altar 'Obispo'
peak,
- Altar 'Monja Grande' peak,
- Antisana, etc.
- Perú: Huascarán,
- Alpamayo, etc.
- Bolivia: Huayna-Potosí,
- Illiampu, etc.
- Argentina: Acongagua.
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Traveling amongst the great Andes of the Equator: 