Price from: $199
7 Activities
3 Destinations
Daily
Hotel/Hostel Pick-up & Drop-off
Overview:
This is a 4-day short tour to Baños, considered the adventure capital of Ecuador. On the way from Quito to Baños, we’ll make stops at the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano, where you will hike to the base-camp, as well as visiting the Quilotoa Lagoon, an unbelievable turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano. Once in Baños, you’ll enjoy a number of wonderful activities set against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical greenery. This short tour makes for a great 4-day escape from Quito.
Highlights:
Price from: $199
05:30am - 06:30am
Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Cotopaxi (exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).
07:45am
Arrive at the Chuquiragua Lodge and catch your first views of the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the country's most famous sights.
08:15am
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with generous portions to keep you energized for a full day of exploring Cotopaxi National Park.
09:00am
Enter Cotopaxi National Park and visit interpretation center.
10:00am
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Limpiopungo Lagoon – A stunning setting in which to admire the local landscape and nature, with Cotopaxi looming overhead as the perfect backdrop.
12:30pm
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Hike up to the José Rivas Refuge – Enjoy the surrounding flora and fauna as we trek through the Andean paramo up to the famous landmark, Jose Rivas Refuge, located at 4864m. This refuge still functions as the active basecamp for mountaineers planning to climb to the very peak of the volcano.
We continue to a scenic lookout point to take in some unbelievable panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano before beginning the descent
03:30pm
Return to the Chuquiragua Lodge for an afternoon lunch surrounded by gorgeous landscapes.
Night in Cotopaxi
Night in Cotopaxi. Enjoy the amazing view of the volcano while in town.
You can book accommodation with any of our partners at the time of your booking or you're free to book your own accommodation.
08:15am
Pickup at Chuquiragua Lodge
10:30am
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Toachi River Canyon lookout point – we stop at the canyons deepest point, at 100 meters deep, and allow you to take in the view and learn a little about the canyon
11:10am
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Guided Quilotoa Lagoon hike – walk down to the shore of the Quilotoa Lagoon and get to see this breathtaking volcanic lake up close.
12:30pm
Guided hike to the nearby community of Quilotoa
2:00pm
Afternoon lunch at a local restaurant
3:30pm
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Shalala lookout point – enjoy the stunning views of the Quilotoa volcano lake from one of the best viewpoints
4:00pm
Free afternoon
Night in Quilotoa
Relax in this small town.
You can book accommodation with any of our partners at the time of your booking or you're free to book your own accommodation.
08:30am
Free time to have breakfast
11:50am
Depart Quilotoa
3:00pm
Arrive in Baños
03:30pm
Lunch
4:30pm
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Swing at the End of the World – visit the famous swing at La Casa del Árbol and take in an amazing view of the gorgeous mountain landscapes.
7:00pm
OPTIONAL EXTRA
Thermal baths – visit the nearby baths which gave Baños its name and go for a relaxing dip in these healing pools
8:00pm
Dinner
Night in Baños
Recommended activity: visit the nearby thermal baths which gave Baños its name and go for a relaxing dip in these healing pools.
You can book accommodation with any of our partners at the time of your booking or you're free to book your own accommodation.
08:15am
Pick-up at Juan Montalvo Park (main Baños drop-off point) to begin the day's activities.
08:30am
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Pastaza River cable car – experience one of the most extraordinary sights you’ve ever seen, with 360 degree views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful jungle landscapes.
09:30am - 10:30am
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Devil’s Cauldron (Pailón del Diablo) – get a view of the astonishing waterfall, which is one of the main highlights in Baños.
11:00am
Arrive back in Baños
1:00pm
Depart Baños and begin the trip back to Quito.
8:30pm
Direct drop-off at your hotel/hostel in Quito.
Departure Days
Every Day
Time of Departure
06:30am
Pick-up Location
All hostels and hotels in Quito (direct pick-up)
Note:Minimum Time Needed
4 Days / 3 Nights
Price
$199 Includes transport, tours and guide on board. Accommodation add-ons available. *Meals not included.
Travelling between any of the dates mentioned below? Click the tab for the corresponding important information.
We will be taking a short break at the end of December for Christmas and New Year. We do this to give our bus drivers and guides time to spend with their families during these special holidays. As a business, we know this may disappoint some travelers, but we care about our employees the same way we care about our passengers and want to give them a well-deserved rest.
NO BUS ON: 24, 24 & 31 DEC & 1 JAN
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you check the bus timetables for each pass as not all routes have daily departures.
Biggest public holidays of the year. Due to high demand, we will not be able to assist with room upgrades during this period.
Easter weekend holidays: Due to high demand, we will not be able to assist with room upgrades during this period.
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
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