THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
An 8-day circuit through Quito, the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Quilotoa, Baños, Ingapirca and Cajas — combining high-altitude hikes, waterfalls, indigenous markets and a day in the Amazon. Expect varied terrain, altitude changes, and rich cultural encounters.
An 8-day circuit through Quito, the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Quilotoa, Baños, Ingapirca and Cajas — combining high-altitude hikes, waterfalls, indigenous markets and a day in the Amazon. Expect varied terrain, altitude changes, and rich cultural encounters.
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Operated by Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator · Quito, Pichincha
You step out into thin, bright air on the first morning in Quito — colonial plazas framed by volcanic peaks, the city sitting higher than most capitals. Over eight days the landscape keeps shifting: Andean páramo and snow-sculpted cones, a jade crater lake rim, thunderous waterfalls in a deep valley, the quiet stonework of Ingapirca, and the humid green of the Amazon lowlands.
moderate.
8 days.
Moderate fitness; comfortable walking for several hours a day and managing altitude changes is required
Significant — several sites are above 3,500 m with a Cotopaxi parking area near 4,500 m; take it slow, hydrate, and notify guides if you feel unwell.
Hikes are predominantly non-technical guided walks and short treks; no specialized climbing gear is required though some routes are steep or rocky.
Breakfast and multiple lunches are included; operators note vegetarian, vegan, gluten- and lactose-free options if requested at booking.
Yes — the tour offers private and shared options and adjusts logistics for group size; confirm special requests with the operator before travel.
The route threads Spanish colonial Quito and Inca sites like Ingapirca, reflecting layers of Andean empire and colonial administration over centuries.
Many stops are within protected areas (Cotopaxi, Cajas) — stick to trails, avoid feeding wildlife, and support local guides and community-run enterprises.
Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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