From The Andes to The Amazons

Surround yourself with the breathtaking scenery of the Andean mountains and the wild beauty of the Amazon jungle. Learn who calls these rugged regions home.

Adventure in The Andes: Culture & Nature in Ecuador | Anywhere

Percy Coll Santillan

Quito City Tour and Middle of the World

The tour begins with a visit to the Mirador de Panecillo. This viewpoint overlooks downtown Quito and offers travelers a great way to orient themselves to the city and surrounding area. While here, your English-speaking guide will tell you about the history of Quito and also provide information on the city's economy, culture, attractions, and traditions.  
  
Once you've soaked up the view and taken a few pictures, the tour will continue on to the colonial neighborhoods of Quito. You will walk around for about two hours and visit the most emblematic attractions in Quito, including the Iglesia de San Francisco, Iglesia de la Merced, La Catedral, the Plaza de la Independencia, and the Archbishop's Palace. These are some of the most important sites in the city, and you will surely enjoy visiting them and learning about their history.  
  
Next, you will continue the journey at Mitad Del Mundo, or the "Middle of the Earth." This is where Ecuador's namesake, the equator, runs through the country. As such, tour participants will have a chance to stand with a foot in each hemisphere. While here you'll learn about ancient Ecuadorian culture and also visit an ethnographic museum.  

This tour explores both the wonderful city of Quito and the so called "Middle of the World," which is the place where the equator runs through Ecuador. You'll learn a great deal about the history and culture of Ecuador while on this tour.

Transportation, English-speaking guide, Lunch and entrance fees.

Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, light waterproof jacket, camera, and water bottle.

Quito

Set an elevation of 9,350 ft (2,850 m), Quito is the highest capital city in the world. The population of this bustling city is a contrasting mix of Ecuadorians sporting sleek business suits and colorful indigenous clothing. These contrasts exemplify the mix of politics, history and culture that define Quito. Founded in the 16th century atop the ruins of an Inca city, Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a premier destination for those visiting Ecuador.

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Ikala Quito Hotel

Ikala Quito Hotel is located near the La Mariscal neighborhood in Quito. This colonial-style hotel has 18 rooms that are comfortable and modern.

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Otavalo Full Day Tour

This tour departs from Quito. As you head north on the Pan-American Highway, you'll pass through Guachalá (which is home to an old Mitad del Mundo monument) and eventually make a stop Cayambe, where you'll taste the town's famous biscuits. These biscuits, which are prepared in a clay oven and served with cheese, are utterly delicious.   
  
After enjoying the food, you'll continue on and make a brief stop at a viewpoint that overlooks Lake San Pablo—take pictures and soak up the beautiful scenery. Once you arrive at the town of Otavalo, you'll explore the marketplace, where local vendors sell a number of items. Search for hats, sweaters, necklaces, textiles, and more here.   
  
Tour participants also have the opportunity to continue on to Cotacachi, a town that's known for producing high-quality leather goods. After exploring Otavalo (and perhaps Cotacachi), you'll return to Quito.   
  


This full-day tour visits Cayambe and Otavalo, the latter of which has one of the country's best outdoor markets. You'll try tasty Ecuadorian food and have the opportunity to purchase high-quality, locally produced handicrafts during this tour.

Private Tour Includes:  Transportation, lunch, English-speaking guide, and entrance fees.
Group Tour Includes:  Transportation and English-speaking guide.

Comfortable shoes, camera, sunscreen, snacks, and water bottle.

Quilotoa Lake

This full day tour starts at 7.00 hrs with a drive along 'Volcano Avenue' that will give you spectacular views of the Andean landscape. We will pass the canyon of Toachi river and many indigenous communities. We will visit one of the families there, giving you the opportunitiy to ask them about their life and work, and maybe pick up some words in Kichwa, the native language of the region . We go on and visit the unique market of Zumbahua (Saturdays only).  
  
When we reach Quilotoa lake, located in the crater of the volcano of that name, you can walk down the crater to the very beautiful emerald coloured lake. The walk back up takes about an hour, or you can rent a mule. It is important to realize that the lake is at 3600 mtrs, and the walk back up takes you to 3900 mtrs: be prepared! Take a few days in Quito at 2800 to adapt to the altitude. 

This full day tour starts at 7.00 hrs with a drive along 'Volcano Avenue' that will give you spectacular views of the Andean landscape.

Cotopaxi Full-Day Tour

This tour departs Quito at 8:00 AM. You'll drive south along the Pan-American Highway until you reach the Cotopaxi National Park approximately two hours later. During the ride, you'll see beautiful landscapes and tall Andean mountains.   
  
Once you arrive at the park, you'll visit a museum and learn about the flora and fauna of the area, as well as other important information about the Cotopaxi Volcano. After you've had your fill of the museum, you'll walk to the Limpiopungo Lagoon, which will take about 30 minutes. Birds frequent this lagoon, and it's a great place for birding. Commonly sighted species include great thrushes, ground-tyrants, and speckled teals.  
  
You'll enjoy a tasty snack before continuing on to a parking lot located at 15,100 feet (4,600 m); more excellent views can be had from here. If you're interested in additional exploration, a 1-hour walk to the José Rivas refuge can be arranged.   
  
The tour will then return to Quito and arrive around 5:00 PM.   
  
  
  


Reaching an elevation of 19,388 feet (5,897 m) above sea level, Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world. During this tour you'll visit the Cotopaxi National Park and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Sunscreen, rain jacket, comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, water bottle, snacks, and camera.

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Tena

Anaconda Lodge

Standard Room 3Nights/4Days Program

Nestled between lush hillsides and snaking rivers is the town of Tena, the whitewater capital of Ecuador. Many travelers come here just to raft or kayak on the many rivers that come raging down from the Sierras. For those looking for a drier experience, the surrounding wildlife and indigenous communities also offer a great way to spend your time.

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Baños

Standard Room

Set at the base of the looming Tungurahua Volcano, the peaceful town of Baños gets its name from the many thermal spas that are scattered around the area. It’s an outdoor adventure hub as well, with whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain biking opportunities nearby.

Hotel Recommendation #3

Zipline in Banos

**Description:**  
The tour starts at 9 am or 3 pm. The meeting point is at our local office representative. From here we will drive for about 25 minutes where is located the Puntzan, this Canopy or Zip Lining is one of the longest in Baños, it consist of 2000 meters with 6 routes surrounded by an incredible landscape a waterfall and a river.

*The length of the tour will be 3 hours.*  
  
  
**Included**: Private transportation, a guide and equipment  


Ziplining in Puntzan is a perfect outdoor adventure for the whole family, located right at foot hill of the Sangay National Park in Baños of Agua Santa.

Ziplining in Baños

Included: Private transportation, a guide and equipment

Canyoning Rio Blanco

**Canyoning in Banos – Rio Blanco Level  2.2.III**  
The meeting point is at 9AM at our local representative office in Baños where we will get changed and put our wetsuits on. We can leave our clothes and bags at the office. Then we are heading in a private car to Rio Blanco  in which the guides will explain the abseiling (rappelling) technique and give us safety instructions.You will be able to practice several times on land before we enter the canyon, if you wish. Before we can start rappelling down the waterfalls, we will have to hike uphill for about 20 minutes through breathtaking scenery. Then we can abseil down different waterfalls and once you have reached the end of the canyon, you change back into your clothes and will return to Baños. Our services end here.  
  
**Exclusions:** This tour will not operate if there is heavy rain/the river is too high or if there are children under 10 years old/adults after 60 years old, people with physical problems or disabilities and/or pregnant women.  
  
**INCLUDED:** Private transportation, excellent guides, top of the line canyoning equipment (wetsuit, helmet, harness, carabiners), travel insurance, photos for free with waterproof camera in HD.  
  
**What to bring:** USB or SD card to pick up photos and videos after the tour (4GB), swimsuit, towel, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses with retention strap, baseball cap, sunscreen and lip balm, personal water bottle (1 liter).

The ultimate adrenaline adventure. Jumping off waterfalls, sliding down rocks and experiencing forest and river areas, swim, slide and float through spectacular, mysterious and dramatic environments!!

INCLUDED: Private transportation, excellent guides, top of the line canyoning equipment (wetsuit, helmet, harness, carabiners), travel insurance, photos for free with waterproof camera in HD.

**Exclusions:** This tour will not operate if there is heavy rain/the river is too high or if there are children under 10 years old/adults after 60 years old, people with physical problems or disabilities and/or pregnant women.  

What to bring: USB or SD card to pick up photos and videos after the tour (4GB), swimsuit, towel, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses with retention strap, baseball cap, sunscreen and lip balm, personal water bottle (1 liter).

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