Trek the Unknown Andean Trail Altar Volcano
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Trek the Unknown Andean Trail Altar Volcano
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Trek the Unknown Andean Trail Altar Volcano
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Highlights
Joining this expedition, you will be of the bitten path exploring the most remote mountains and crater lakes of the Andes of Ecuador. Enjoy trekking the hidden trails used by multiple Indian groups including the Incas to reach the most sacred volcano in the region Altar, amazed yourself looking at magical nights full of stars while learning the ancient tales of the Andes. Dare yourself to reach to the horizon and beyond with the company of passionate and experimented guides.
Unique Experiences:
Trek hidden trails only known by experienced local guides and discover the real adventure of a lifetime exploring the most remote and unexplored volcano in the Andes “ Altar Volcano”.
Itinerary
QUITO ARRIVAL DAY
Quito
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWelcome 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.- AccommodationsSheraton Quito or similar
COTOPAXI FIRST TREK
Cotopaxi Province
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday 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.- AccommodationsCampingFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
TREKKING TO MANDUR LAGOON
Altar Mountain
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday 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.- AccommodationsCampingFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
TREKKING TO THE YELLOW CRATER LAKE OF THE ALTAR VOLCANO
Altar Mountain
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday 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.- AccommodationsCampingFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
RELAX DAY ON COLONIAL HACIENDA
Cotopaxi Province
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday we will return to the Hacienda Releche and drive to Cotopaxi Province and spend the night in a Colonial Hacienda.- AccommodationsColonial HaciendaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
QUILOTOA CRATER LAKE
Laguna Quilotoa
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter 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.- AccommodationsSheraton Quito or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
DEPARTURE
Quito
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday 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"!- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Staff: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure trip leader and local guides.
Lunch (5)
Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.
Dinner (3)
Breakfast (6)
Out-door gear: Trekking stick, Dry bags, Eureka tents, air mattresses, bathroom tent
Activities: Trekking.
Accommodation:5* hotel Quito,3 nights comfortable camping in the Andes,1 night in Colonial Hacienda
NOT INCLUDED
My Own Room & Tent supplement
International flights
Airport transfers to/from Quito airport
Travel insurance (mandatory).
Meals not described in the itinerary
Personal expenses & Tips
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Quito, Ecuador
Provider
Adventure Journeys
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