From the Andes to the Amazon 3D- 2N Quilotoa- Baños- Puyo- Cotopaxi

From the Andes to the Amazon 3D- 2N Quilotoa- Baños- Puyo- Cotopaxi

Join an outstanding trip through the majesty of the Andes and admire the overwhelming landscapes of the route known as the  Avenue of the Volcanoes; venture into the Amazon region thorough the route of the waterfalls. Enjoy an unforgettable 3 day private trip to Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Volcano, Baños de Agua Santa, and the Western Amazon Basin in the Pastaza Province. Support a local initiative of sustainable development by visiting "Hola Vida" waterfall reserve. Explore the route of the waterfalls from Baños to Puyo and witness the power of water at one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ecuador at "Pailón del Diablo". Swing at  the edge of the world with the best lookout to theTungurahua Volcano at "La Casa del Arbol".

Itinerary

Day 1: Quilotoa-Baños

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
An early departure at 7:30 am will venture you into the Andes through the Panamerican Highway admiring the diverse ecosystems of the route known as the "Avenue of the Volcanoes". Following, you'll head out to Quilotoa Lake, a 3km wide water filled caldera formed by the collapse of the volcano's crater after a massive eruption. Here it is possible to either hike around the edge of the caldera or do the hike towards the lake. There are kayaks available at the lake for rent, which will add a sense of adventure to your visit to this breathtaking site. You’ll have lunch in a local restaurant and make your way to Baños late in the afternoon.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Baños, Banos, Ecuador
Arrive to Banos early at night. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel where you will enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Baños.

Day 2: Ruta de las Cascadas & Puyo

Stop At: Ruta de las cascadas, Avenida Amazonas, Banos 010151 Ecuador
On day 2 you’ll explore the route of the waterfalls. Baños de Agua Santa (Spanish for Baths of Holy Water) is named after the hot springs and thermal baths located around the city which have a reputation of having healing properties due to their mineral content. Visit Pailón del Diablo, one of the largest and most spectacular falls in Ecuador. Baños is also known as the "Gateway to the Amazon", as it's the last big city still located in the mountains before reaching the rainforest in the lowlands.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Cascada Hola Vida, Via a Macas, Puyo 160150 Ecuador
This day you'll get the opportunity to experience the diversity and beauty of the Amazon Rainforest by visiting "Hola Vida" reserve, just a few kilometers away from Puyo. Be ready for a day full of possibilities and maximum flexibility in the visits and activities available.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: La Casa del Arbol, Runtun village, Banos 010151 Ecuador
Back in Baños, if weather permits you'll enjoy the sunset at “The Tree House” and swing of the end of the world with the best view to Tungurahua Volcano.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Baños.

Day 3: Cotopaxi National Park -Quito

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
In the last day, a two hour drive will bring you to the Cotopaxi National Park, arriving at the foot of the impressive active volcano 5.897-m-high, considered the highest active volcano in the world. You'll hike around the Limpiopungo Lagoon and, weather permitting, you'll get the best view of Cotopaxi.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tambopaxi, Ecuador
You'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Tambopaxi: an ecological hotel and mountain refuge located within the park at 3720 meters above sea level. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive back to Quito.
Duration: 1 hour

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