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Chimborazo Summit Tour – 2 Day Program

Categories: Highlands, Direct Summits, 2 Days, $300 & Over
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by Angel Nunez

Our Chimborazo summit tour is an experience of a lifetime. Get ready to reach the farthest/highest point on earth’s surface! At 6,263 m (20,548 ft) high, summiting Chimborazo is no feat, a challenging but highly rewarding experience. Climbing Chimborazo can be attempted all year round, similar to Cotopaxi, the ascent starts before midnight to be back early morning the next day. A proper acclimatization is highly encouraged to avoid altitude sickness, and progressively adapt to this challenging assent. Considering the technical complexity, our chimborazo summit tour complies with all requirements of a credited mountain guide with ASEGUIM certification.

Cotopaxi Summit – 2 Day Tour

Categories: Highlands, Direct Summits, 2 Days, $200 to $299
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by Angel Nunez

Cotopaxi Summit is arguably the most popular tour for an active volcano in Ecuador, attracting climbers of all walks; all hoping to summit. Although not considered difficult among avid climbers, it is on the technical side of things, where crevasse rescue gear, ice axe, crampons and other gear are required for its ascent. Known as the world’s third highest active volcano, with a nearly perfect conical shape & only 2 hours away from the main capital acknowledges its popularity. An accredited mountain guide is required for those attempting to summit, climbs can be attempted year round, there is no precipitous change in weather where attempting to submit would be discouraged. Climbers reaching the summit are greeted with a 480 crater meters in width, a stunning surrounding landscape, the presence of fumaroles and a faint smell of sulfur and success.

Cotopaxi Day Tour

Categories: Highlands, Day Tours, 1 Day, Under $99
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by Angel Nunez

Our Cotopaxi day tour is the perfect way of experiencing the highlands with easy access from the main capital. Cotopaxi has become an iconic stop when visiting Ecuador, clearly visible as a landmark from Quito. Its majestic snowy peaks that can be seen from afar make it an inviting experience from start to finish. Your Cotopaxi day tour starts roughly 50 km south of Quito, it will get you as near as the refuge. For those looking for that extra bit of adventure, an additional 30 minutes will get you to the glaciers. Cotopaxi is among the highest active volcanoes in the world,  with an elevation of 5,897m (19,347 ft) – a quite popular summit many avid climbers try to peak. The Cotopaxi national park is a protected area that provides guest with a glimpse of the volcano and its natural surroundings. Your tour includes viewpoints along the way, a beautiful lagoon and a mild hike to the refuge, all part of your Cotopaxi day tour adventure!

Horseback Riding

Categories: Quito, Day Tours, 1 Day, Under $99
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by Angel Nunez

Arewarding and exhilarating horseback riding day tour that takes you to the north part of the city passing by outstanding volcanic views. Your tour starts with transportation from Quito to a ranch located inside the national reserve of Pululahua. From the ranch, robust and amiable mountain horses will take us through the stunning landscape of this ancient volcanic crater – the biggest one on the whole American continent and one of only two inhabited craters in the world – with its constantly changing landscapes and huge biodiversity. While circling the central lava cone, we witness volcanic history and nature, interesting geological formations, mineral avalanches blooming with wild orchids and traditional Andean agriculture. Riding time about 4 hours. Lunch with panoramic view over valleys and cloud forest covered mountains. Optional photo-stop at the Equator monument.

The Equator

Categories: Quito, Day Tours, 1 Day, Under $99
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by Angel Nunez

The Equator is that one stop you cant go by without if you ever stay in the main capital, not only will get the chance of taking some mandatory pictures at the monument, but participate in other attractions in the surroundings. A popular way of acclimatizing to the city, with an easy going tour that is only 30 minutes north of Quito.Activities will involve visiting the Official Monument, the Inti Nan Museum and the Pululahua Crater; all carrying their own distinctive attractions covered in a ½ day tour. The Equator tour is great for families or for travelers looking to fill in their day without much effort, short travel with mild walks to enjoy scenic landscapes at Pululahua, the famous official Equator Monument and the engaging visit at Inti Nan Museum. Don’t forget to bring your passport if you want to have an official stamp of the Equator.

Quilotoa

Categories: Quito, Day Tours, 1 Day, Under $99
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by Angel Nunez

Afar reaching, fully packed day tour that takes you to the stunning emerald crater lake of Quilotoa. An impressive 3 km wide caldera filled with turquoise water, set at an elevation of roughly 3800 meters (12,467 feet), Quilotoa offers an unparalleled view of the crater and the Andean surroundings. A rewarding but lengthy day tour with about 4 ½ hours of travel per way that takes you through a trail of Andean volcanoes and mountains, there is some striking viewpoints along the way where you can stretch your legs and appreciate the scenic landscape. Available activities at the crater are a few, travelers can hike down to the edge of the lake (approximately 30 minute hike per way), rent a mule, hike to the highest peak or in the surroundings.

Otavalo

Categories: Quito, Day Tours, 1 Day, Under $99
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by Angel Nunez

Asmall little town in the north side of the country, only 3 hours away from Quito, Otavalo is a culture rich town surrounded with breathtaking views of volcanoes and Andean slopes, Imbabura,Cotacachi & Mojanda. A town inhabited in its majority by hard working and creative indigenous people, kind and welcoming. Otavalo is well known for its famous handicraft market, it features a huge variety of handmade souvenirs, clothing and jewelry; walking through its streets you will notice how Otavelenos have remained true to their culture to this day. Other attractions you can find in Otavalo are beautiful lagoons, waterfalls, folkloric music and instruments.