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Ecuador: Cotopaxi & the Amazon Jungle

Ecuador | Mittel- & Südamerika

Tagesbeschreibung

Quito: Welcome to Ecuador

Dauer: 1 Tag

Arrive to Quito at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious first dinner with new friends.

Weitere Beschreibungen

Cotopaxi: The Middle of the World

Dauer: 1 Tag

Drive to La Mitad del Mundo Equator Monument for a quick pit stop and some photo opportunities. Continue to the Intiñan Museum where you can try experimenting with gravity along the equatorial line. Lunch will be had at a cozy, local restaurant with impressive views of a volcano. Arrive in Cotopaxi in the afternoon to your OMG Stay property where you will be welcomed with a traditional canelazo before dinner. Weather permitting, enjoy a bonfire in the evening with some tasty s'mores.

Cotopaxi: Discover the National Park

Dauer: 1 Tag

Leave the hotel after breakfast for a full-day exploration of Cotopaxi National Park, including a visit to Limpiopungo Lake, a high-altitude hike, lunch, and the Pucara de Salitre ruins. End the day with a cooking class at the lodge where you’ll learn how to make a traditional Ecuadorian sweet.

Baños: Lush Landscapes

Dauer: 1 Tag

Travel to Baños and stop along the way at Pailón del Diablo, where there will be time to walk the winding steps to the top of the waterfall. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant upon arrival to Baños before an orientation walk through the city with a melcocha demonstration. The evening is at your leisure.

Baños: Your OMG Day

Dauer: 1 Tag

Decide between biking or hiking this morning to fully immerse yourself in the landscape surrounding Baños. Sit down for lunch prepared using traditional cooking techniques and local ingredients. Choose between a range of optional activities in the area, and spend a free afternoon on your own. Dinner is at your leisure today.

The Amazon: Life in the Jungle

Dauer: 1 Tag

Transfer to your lodge stay in the Amazon Rainforest. Travel by private vehicle to Punta Ahuano and then board a canoe and paddle along Rio Napo to the lodge where lunch will be served. Afterwards, visit a local family where you will learn about their day-to-day experiences and how the changing environment is posing a risk to their traditional ways of life. Have dinner back at the lodge followed by free time.

The Amazon: River Tubing and Jungle Walks

Dauer: 1 Tag

Pass the morning tubing on the river, searching for wildlife along the way. Refuel with lunch at the lodge before hiking through the jungle to learn about medicinal plants. Then, expand your knowledge of local food production while you collect cacao pods and learn about their importance to the nearby communities. There will be free time at the lodge before dinner.

Quito

Dauer: 1 Tag

Travel back to Quito. En route the group will stop for a visit to the hot springs in Papallacta and have lunch at the nearby restaurant serving many delicious traditional Ecuadorian dishes. The tour will finish upon arrival to the Quito International Airport in the late afternoon.

Weitere Informationen

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts).

Checklist

Amazon:• Knee-length socks• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants• Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts• Pack liners to waterproof bags Cold weather:• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater• Scarf• Warm gloves• Warm hat• Warm layersDocuments:• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)• Passport (required) (With photocopies)• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)• Binoculars (optional)• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)• Cash, credit and debit cards• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)• Ear plugs• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)• Fleece top/sweater• Footwear• Hat• Locks for bags• Long pants/jeans• Moneybelt• Outlet adapter• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)• Reusable water bottle• Shirts/t-shirts• Sleepwear• Small travel towel• Sunglasses• Swimwear (For included visit to geothermal baths)• Watch and alarm clock• Waterproof backpack cover• Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:• Hand sanitizer (required)• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)• Quick Covid Test/Antigen TestWarm Weather:• Sandals/flip-flops• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)• Sturdy water shoes/sandals• Sun hat/bandana• Swimwear

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meal Budget

Plane USD90-120 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein.

Optional Activities

Baños- Heiße Quellen (20USD pro Person)- Reiten (25USD pro Person)- Wanderung (Gratis)

Start / Finish

von Quito

Transport

Motorized Canoe, Private Vehicle, Walking.

Group Size Notes

Max 12, avg 10

Highlights

Sip a traditional warm canelazo drink on arrival to Cotopaxi, Hike in Cotopaxi National Park featuring stunning views and breathtaking altitudes, Soak in the views and see thundering waterfalls in the lush landscapes of Baños, Head out on nature walks and learn about traditional life in the Amazon Jungle

Minimum Age

On a G Adventures Geluxe Collection tour the minimum age is 18 years.

Leistungen

Inklusivleistungen
  • Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und BegrüßungstreffenDein Foodie-Moment: Cooking Class at the Lodge, CotopaxiYour OMG Day: Bike Tour From La Suiza to Baños or Hiking Between Torre al Cielo and Casa del Arbol, BañosDein Local-Living-Moment: Visit a Local Family in the Amazon, TenaDein Foodie-Moment: Schokoladenerlebnis, TenaDein Wellness-Moment: Besuch der Thermalquellen von Papallacta, Papallacta. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Mitad del Mundo & Intiñan Museum Visit. Full-Day exploration of Cotopaxi National Park. Cooking class at the Cotopaxi lodge. Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Visit. Baños Orientation Walk & Melcocha Demonstration. Visit with a Local Family in the Amazon. River Tubing in the Amazon. Medicinal Plant Jungle Walk. Chocolate Culinary Experience. Free time in Baños and the Amazon. Visit Papallacta hot springs. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • 7 Frühstück, 7 Mittagessen, 5 Abendessen

Eckdaten

Land
Ecuador
Region
Mittel- & Südamerika
Typ
Gruppenreise
Reisetage
8
Teilnehmerzahl
-
Schwierigkeit

Reisetermine und Preise

Von/Bis Preis Verfügbarkeit
11.01.2025 - 18.01.2025 3.119,00 EUR Buchbar
08.02.2025 - 15.02.2025 3.119,00 EUR Buchbar
08.03.2025 - 15.03.2025 3.119,00 EUR Buchbar
05.04.2025 - 12.04.2025 3.029,00 EUR Buchbar
10.05.2025 - 17.05.2025 3.029,00 EUR Buchbar
21.06.2025 - 28.06.2025 2.749,00 EUR Buchbar
12.07.2025 - 19.07.2025 2.749,00 EUR Buchbar
23.08.2025 - 30.08.2025 2.749,00 EUR Buchbar
20.09.2025 - 27.09.2025 2.749,00 EUR Buchbar
18.10.2025 - 25.10.2025 3.029,00 EUR Buchbar
22.11.2025 - 29.11.2025 3.029,00 EUR Buchbar
20.12.2025 - 27.12.2025 3.119,00 EUR Buchbar