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Volcano Avenue Adventure - 7 days

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Tour Overview

Set off from Quito on a 7 day Andes discovery and finish in charming Cuenca. Expect snow capped volcanoes, mirror like lagoons and living traditions. You’ll tour rose plantations and roam Cotopaxi National Park – Limpiopungo Lagoon, bird spotting and a tea stop in the páramo. Travel the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Indigenous markets and try your hand at a Tigua painting workshop. Marvel at Quilotoa’s turquoise crater lake, swing over Baños and hike the Waterfall Route to the Devil’s Cauldron. Climb towards Chimborazo’s refuges, meet the ice harvesters at La Moya, contemplate the Ozogoche lagoons and uncover Ingapirca’s Inca history – all in just seven unforgettable days.

Start

Quito

End

Cuenca

Destination

Cuenca

Days

7

Pace

Medium

Range

Private

Max Group Size

Min 0 - Max 0

Min Age

0

Map Image

Trip Code: 7CVACQBCICPT7

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Cotopaxi National Park: Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon and admire one of the world's highest active volcanoes.

  • Tigua Community: Take part in a hands-on painting workshop with local artisans, creating your own Andean-inspired masterpiece.

  • Quilotoa Lagoon: Marvel at the emerald-green waters of this volcanic crater lake, with the option to hike down to the shore.

  • Banos de Agua Santa: Experience adventure and natural beauty with the Swing at the End of the World, the famous Waterfall Route, and the roaring Pailon del Diablo waterfall.

  • Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve: Admire breathtaking high-altitude scenery as you climb toward the Whymper Refuge on Ecuador's highest mountain, home to graceful wild vicunas.

  • Ingapirca: Ecuador's largest Inca archaeological site, blending Canari and Inca cultures. The site features the Temple of the Sun, an elliptical stone structure aligned with solar events.

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE: Operated with a Spanish and English-speaking local driver/guide
MEALS: 6 Breakfasts 4 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 6)
TRANSPORT: Arrival private transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) Private transportation services throughout the tour Departure private transfer to Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Rose plantation visit and Limpiopungo Lagoon walk (Day 2); indigenous market visit, Tigua Community painting workshop and Quilotoa Lagoon hike (Day 3); the swing at the end of the world and Baños Waterfalls trail (Day 4); Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve hike and Mountain Museum visit (Day 5); Ingapirca archaeological site visit (Day 6)
OTHER: Meet & Greet (Day 1)

Not Included

International flights & visas
Local taxes if applicable
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Visa fees
Optional tours

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration7 days
StartQuito
EndCuenca
StylePrivate Tours
Max Group0 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $3,870
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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