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  • ANDES LOCATIONS
    The Andes is the most visited region in Ecuador. It has cultural and natural diversity that makes it breathtaking. You can find paramos to beautiful volcanos and mountains such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua, Antisana, Chimborazo, hot springs, deserts, and lagoons like San Pablo Cuicocha. In addition, plenty of places like old cities, indigenous markets, and cloud forests exist in small areas. We can provide accommodation, logistics, and all the required conditions for your productions.
  • AMAZON LOCATIONS
    This region offers incredible places and people to make something unique: the magnificent Tayo´s Cave, Cuyabeno, and Yasuní (the most biodiverse on Earth). We also can find multiple nationalities like Shuar, Huaorani o Waorani, Achuar, and many more. Therefore, our most important accomplishments are getting permission and being welcome to remote places.
  • GALAPAGOS LOCATIONS
    Galapagos, couldn't be better for diving. You shall expect visibility from 50 to 80 feet or 15 to 25 meters in most places. Reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish. In solid land, you can find 13 main islands. Marine iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, flightless cormorants, flamencos, waved Albatross, Galapagos Fur Sea, Penguin, Lava Herons, and many more popular animals. We can arrange the logistics, planes, transportation, permits from Galapagos National Park, and all needed for your production.

 

 
Day 1: Quito
Arrive Quito, Take it easy to acclimate to the altitude. Accommodation in Quito.
Meals Included: Dinner.
Accommodations: *** Hotel


Day 2: Cuicocha Lake
You will drive to Cuicocha, a stunning crater lake in Ecuador that features a popular trail called the Cuicocha Loop. The loop offers breathtaking views of the lake, its islands, and the surrounding landscape. In the afternoon, you will visit the town of Otavalo and explore artisan indian market. At night, you will sleep in an antique hacienda surrounded by nature.

Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 12,5km / 7,7mi
Estimated Time: 5-6 hours
Highest Point: 3.500 m / 11.483 ft
Elevation Gain: 400m / 1562 ft
Accommodation: Cuiococha Hacienda
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3: Rumiñahui Volcano
Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park area, where Rumiñahui, a stratovolcano is located. The Rumiñahui trekking summit offers a challenging and rewarding experience for those seeking adventure in the high-altitude landscapes of Ecuador. The trek encompasses various terrains, including rocky paths, high-altitude paramo.

Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 12km / 7,4mi
Estimated Time: 5-6 hours
Highest Point: 4.630 meters /15.190 ft
Elevation Gain: 741m / 2431 ft
Accommodation: Cotopaxi Hacienda
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4: Illiniza Norte Volcano
Early in the morning depart from Cotopaxi National Park to the trailhead near the Illiniza Ecological Reserve. You will start the trek to the Illiniza Norte base camp, situated at an elevation of around 4,600 meters. This is a challenging and exciting adventure, offering stunning views of the Ecuadorian Andes. The trail takes you through high-altitude paramo, rocky terrain, and possibly some scree slopes. Illiniza Norte is part of the Illiniza volcanic complex and stands as the sixth-highest peak in Ecuador.

Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 13km / 8mi
Estimated Time: 7-9 hours
Highest Point: 5.1267 meters / 16.817 ft
Elevation Gain: 1.176m / 3858 ft
Accommodation: Hacienda in El Chaupi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 5: Quilotoa Loop (Insilivi - Chugchilan)
Your journey starts early in the morning on the way to Insilivi, a small village in he hurt of the Andes. Begin your hike from Isinlivi to Chugchilán. The route is known for its scenic views and can be a bit challenging in parts. You will pass through the Toachi Canyon, encountering stunning vistas and small communities along the way. Spend the night in Chugchilán.

Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 12,5 km / 7,7mi
Estimated Time: 4-6 hours
Highest Point: 3.200 meters /10.500 ft
Elevation Gain: 651m / 2136 ft
Accommodation: Chugchilan Hostal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6: Quilotoa Loop (Chugchilan – Quilotoa)
Early in the morning we start the highlight of the circuit to “The Quilotoa Crater Lake”, The trail offers some challenging ascents and descents, but the reward is the spectacular view of the turquoise lake inside the volcanic crater. In the afternoon, you will return to Quito, Free time to explore Quito. Farewell dinner and overnight in Quito.

Activity: Trail Running or Hiking
Distance: 13,4 km / 8.3mi
Estimated Time: 5-7 hours
Highest Point: 3881m / 12732 ft
Elevation Gain: 1143m / 3750 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Quito
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 7: Back Home
After breakfast, transfer to the Airport Mariscal Sucre de Quito (UIO) and catch your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast

ITINERARY - 7 DAYS

We reserve the right to adjust the schedule at any time due to weather conditions, adherence to National Parks regulations, unexpected situations, or notifications, without prior notice.

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Activities

1. Trail Running or Hike Cuicocha
2. Trail Running or Hike Rumiñahui
3. Trail Running or Hike Iliniza
4. Trail Running or Hike Quilotoa

5. Trail Running or Hike  Insilivi - Chugchilan  

6. Trail Running or Hike  Chugchilan – Quilotoa

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Is This Adventure Suitable for Me?

  • Best suited for individuals who are in good physical condition, accustomed to running and hiking in mountainous terrain, and capable of comfortably participating in these activities for at least four hours a day. Due to the high elevation of Ecuador, this tour involves high altitudes. We have designed our itinerary to allow you to gradually acclimate to it.

  • Please make sure that your physical fitness aligns with the itinerary described below, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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FAQs

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Arrival and Departure Airport:

Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre (UIO)

 

Payment Options and Cancellation:

Experience price: $1788 USD

Pay Minimum Due: $450 of the total amount is required on the day of booking, while the remaining must be paid 60 days prior to the scheduled trip.

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If you choose to cancel, it must be at least 20 days before the trip. We offer you the option to reschedule your trip by coordinating with our pre-established schedule. You have the flexibility to reschedule the trip within a maximum period of one year.

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Arrival & Departure Transport

Arrival: We provide transfers from Quito Airport to your hotel on the day before the tour begins and on the actual tour start date.

Departure: We offer transfers from the hotel to Quito Airport on the day the tour ends.

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How acommodation and food looks like

  • ANDES LOCATIONS
    The Andes is the most visited region in Ecuador. It has cultural and natural diversity that makes it breathtaking. You can find paramos to beautiful volcanos and mountains such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua, Antisana, Chimborazo, hot springs, deserts, and lagoons like San Pablo Cuicocha. In addition, plenty of places like old cities, indigenous markets, and cloud forests exist in small areas. We can provide accommodation, logistics, and all the required conditions for your productions.
  • AMAZON LOCATIONS
    This region offers incredible places and people to make something unique: the magnificent Tayo´s Cave, Cuyabeno, and Yasuní (the most biodiverse on Earth). We also can find multiple nationalities like Shuar, Huaorani o Waorani, Achuar, and many more. Therefore, our most important accomplishments are getting permission and being welcome to remote places.
  • GALAPAGOS LOCATIONS
    Galapagos, couldn't be better for diving. You shall expect visibility from 50 to 80 feet or 15 to 25 meters in most places. Reef fish, sea lions, sting rays, golden rays, eagle rays, invertebrates, morays, garden eels, turtles, marine iguanas, white tip reef sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, whales, pelagic fish. In solid land, you can find 13 main islands. Marine iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, flightless cormorants, flamencos, waved Albatross, Galapagos Fur Sea, Penguin, Lava Herons, and many more popular animals. We can arrange the logistics, planes, transportation, permits from Galapagos National Park, and all needed for your production.

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