Tour Trek The Unknown Andean Trail Altar Volcano

6x Breakfast

3x Dinner

5x Lunch

Accommodation included: 6 nights

Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.

Accommodation:5* hotel Quito,3 nights comfortable...

Accommodation:5* hotel Quito,3 nights comfortable camping in the Andes,1 night in Colonial Hacienda

Activities: Trekking.

Out-door gear: Trekking stick, Dry...

Out-door gear: Trekking stick, Dry bags, Eureka tents, air mattresses, bathroom tent

Staff: Certified AJ expert English-speaking...

Staff: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure trip leader and local guides.

Entry/Admission - Altar Mountain

Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa

Not included:

My Own Room & Tent...

My Own Room & Tent supplement

International flights

Airport transfers to/from Quito airport

Travel insurance (mandatory).

Meals not described in the...

Meals not described in the itinerary

Personal expenses & Tips

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Itinerary

Day 1: QUITO ARRIVAL DAY

Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Welcome to Quito! The biggest, best-preserved colonial city of America was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is considered the Cultural Capital of South America and the second most important city of the old Inca Empire.
Depending on arrival time, you can spend your day exploring the town of Quito and the surrounding area. Adventure Journeys can help you to organize a day trip.
In the evening, one of our trip leaders will meet you at the hotel for a welcome briefing and there will be plenty of time to discuss details and answer any questions you may have regarding the adventure. Our first day is an informational and acclimation day.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Swissôtel Quito or similar.

Day 2: COTOPAXI FIRST TREK

Stop At: Cotopaxi Province, Cotopaxi Province
Today we have a scenery drive through the Avenue of Volcanoes, on the way depending on the weather you may be able to see Cotopaxi, Rumiñahui, Ilinizas, and Tungurahua volcanoes, driving down the Panamerican highway will make you enjoy the views of the colorful fields on the mountains, as the main activity is the agriculture we will easily recognize the plantations of corn, potatoes and the grain of gods quinua.
About noon we will trek for about 5 hours to reach our campsite.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 3: TREKKING TO MANDUR LAGOON

Stop At: Altar Mountain, Riobamba Ecuador
Today is the longest and most fantastic trek of this expedition, we will be gone for several hours trekking along this unique trails in the Paramo ecosystem, known for being so high in elevation as well as the thin oxygen that here exists. We will learn from our guides about the flora and the fauna of this area. The Mandur lagoon (4420 meters) is so amazing and we will spend some time admiring its beauty. In the afternoon we will return to the campsite where our chef will be waiting for a fantastic dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 4: TREKKING TO THE YELLOW CRATER LAKE OF THE ALTAR VOLCANO

Stop At: Altar Mountain, Riobamba Ecuador
Today after a very healthy breakfast we will continue our adventure with a trek as amazing as the one yesterday but shorter in distance. We will head to the most impressive crater lake (4250 meters), which is yellow because of the high concentration of sulfur.
In the afternoon we go back to the campsite.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 5: RELAX DAY ON COLONIAL HACIENDA

Stop At: Cotopaxi Province, Cotopaxi Province
Today we will return to the Hacienda Releche and drive to Cotopaxi Province and spend the night in a Colonial Hacienda.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Colonial Hacienda

Day 6: QUILOTOA CRATER LAKE

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
After breakfast, we will take a car ride to The Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. After 2 hours we will have a quick stop at the Toachi canyon to enjoy the amazing view of this place, later we continue 10 minutes to the Quilotoa Volcano and get hiking into its crater. This lake is considered as one of the most beautiful crater lakes on earth, it is optional to kayak here, later we will hike or ride a mule back up and then drive back to Quito.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Swissôtel Quito or similar.

Day 7: DEPARTURE

Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Today our trip will end and you will have your International departures. Take with you your memories and photos and leave a piece of your heart, as you will want to return to Ecuador soon to experience more of this enchanted land. We wish you a "Buen Viaje"!
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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