Climbing
ZT-050 PICHINCHA VOLCANO (DAILY, FROM QUITO)
 Getting an early start, we climb aboard a public bus that drops us of at the foot of the Volcano. Then the fun begins, with a hike through the forested base of Pinchincha. Aside from spectacular views of Quito, you will enjoy high-altitude vegetation, humming birds and the surrounding snow capped volcanoes.
Includes: public transportation, qualified bilingual mountain guide, and packed lunch.
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ZT-051 INCA TRAIL (RIOBAMBA * CUENCA 3N / 4D, DAILY) 1st Day - Riobamba - Achupallas: by vehicle we follow the ancient road of the Incas. After lunch, we will arrive at the beautiful lake of Three Crosses.
2nd Day - Lake of Three Crosses: continuing along the same route to Paredones Tambo, built by Inca ruler Tupac-Yupanqui, we arrive at Peredones.
3rd Day - Paredones: We visit the lake Culebrillas, the “mystic” lake of the Cañaris, and the stone quarry of “Labrashca Rumi,” where the stones were obtained for the construction of Ingapirca. We will spend the night in this majestic place.
4th Day - Paredones - Ingapirca: On the final day we visit one of the most important ceremonial and political centers of the Ecuadorian Inca. Then we will drive down to Cuenca.
Includes: special transportation for the mountain, service of porters and beasts of burden for cargo and equipment, three daily meals, camping equipment; (tents, foam mattresses, lamps), service of highly qualified high mountain guide, and entrance fees.
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ZT-052 LOJA * VILCABAMBA (3N / 4D, DAILY)
1st Day - Cajanuma forest: We journey to the beautiful protected Andean area in the south of Ecuador. Here you will find thousands of plant and animal species. 2nd Day - Cajanuma - Lagunas del Compadre: at these high altitude mountain lakes enjoy a variety of activities, such as trekking, birdwatching, botany and wildlife watching. 3rd Day - Lagunas del Compadre - San Pedro de Vilcabamba: take advantage of all that the Andes have to offer! Then, spend the night at a local hotel.
Includes: special transportation for the mountain, service of porters and beasts of burden for cargo and equipment, three daily meals, camping equipment; tents, foam mattresses, lamps (except sleeping bags), service of highly qualified high mountain guide, and entrance fee.
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