July 2009: Galapagos Adventure Trip (5 Days)

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Snorkel with Sea lions. Hike the volcanic beaches. Meet lonesome George.

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Ecuador offers a variety of adventure activities. Here you will find your options for one day trips across Ecuador.

Toachi and Blanco rivers (Class III-IV)

Season: Year round

Area: Santo Domingo de los Colorados.

  • The river is located in the western Andes slopes. 
  • The weather is usually warm, the water of the river is not cold.
  • Experience is not necessary for this trip.  Perfect for beginners and experienced.

ITINERARY:

07h00    Pick up from hotel.  Drive to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
10h00    Arrive to river.  Safety talk.  Snacks.
11h00    Rafting starts!!
13h30    Riverside lunch buffet
14h00    Rafting continues
16h00    Rafting finishes.  Drive back to Quito
19h00    Arrive to Quito.  Drop off in hotel
 

 
Quijos river (Class III-IV+)

Season: October-January (depending on rainfall)
Area: El Chaco. Quijos river is located in the eastern Andes slopes. 

  • The water of the river is cold (we always use neoprene suits and spray jackets)
  • Experience is not neccesary for this trip, but there are bigger waves.


ITINERARY:

07h00    Pick up from hotel.  Drive to the river
10h00    Arrive to river.  Safety talk.  Snacks.
11h00    Rafting starts!!
14h30    Rafting finishes.  Drive back to Quito
18h00    Arrive to Quito.  Drop off in hotel

 
Mira river (Class II-III)

Season: Year round (depending on rainfall)
Area: Salinas, El Chota, Imbabura.  The weather is nice and warm, the water is warm.

  • Experience is not necessary for this trip. 
  • It is recommended for families with children (12 and up).


ITINERARY :

 
07h00    Pick up from hotel.  Drive to Ibarra, Salinas.
10h00    Arrive to river.  Safety talk.  Snacks.
11h00    Rafting starts!!
14h30    Rafting finishes.  Drive back to Quito
18h00    Arrive to Quito.  Drop off in hotel

 
Hike around Cuicocha lake

Season: Year round
Area: Imbabura Northern Ecuador.  

  • Beautiful hike around a volcanic lake with two islands in the middle. 
  • It is a 5-6 hours hike at 3500 meters of altitude.
  • Great views of the lake, the farmlands and the mount Cotacachi. 
  • Good for kids and adults (12 and up)


ITINERARY:

  
07h00    Pick up from hotel.  Drive to Cotacachi
09h00    Arrive to the lake shore.  Safety talk.
09h30    Hiking starts!!
12h00    Lunch
12h30    Downhill continues
14h00    Hike finishes.  Drive back to Quito
17h00    Arrive to Quito.  Drop off in hotel

 
Hike and climb the Iliniza norte (5125 m)

Season: Year round
Area: Ilinizas.  

  • It is an intense hike and climb to a high mountain. 
  • You should be in very good shape and have some acclimatization first.
  • You climb from 3900 to 5125m in around 6-7 hours. 
  • You should feel comfortable climbing in steep hills using hands and feet.


ITINERARY:

  
06h00    Pick up from hotel.  Drive to Ilinizas ecological reserve.
09h00    Arrive to the parking lot at 3900 m of altitude.  Safety talk.
09h30    Hiking starts!!
11h30    Lunch in the refuge.
12h00    Climbing towards the summit begins.
14h00    Summit.  Begin the hike down
17h00    Arrive to parking lot.  Drive back to Quito
19h00    Arrive to Quito.  Drop off in hotel

 
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