 4 days of hiking and biking
the Ecuadorian Andes: Otavalo - Cayambe - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa
- Visit the market in Otavalo and a traditional market in the highlands
- Homestay with an indigenous family
- Bike and hike at Cotopaxi volcano
- Hike to the glaciers of Cayambe volcano
- Trek at Quilotoa crater lake
 
Includes:3 nights accommodation, meals and box lunch during the activities, bilingual trip leaders, private transportation, all adventure gear. Does not include:optional kayaking (US$ 2) and mule riding (US$ 8) in Quilotoa Adventure Activities:Mountain biking, hiking, home stay with an indigenous family.
This tour takes place in areas over 3500 m (11,000 ft) over sea level. We recommend contacting a Barefoot consultant to get more details. Upgrades:Single occupancy room: $25 per day
Price:from $ 800 USD
Itinerary:day 1: Depart from Quito, visit Otavalo indigenous market. Hike around Cuicocha lake (3068 m), an andean volcanic lake. Homestay with an indigenous family close in Cotacachi for the night.
day 2: Drive to Cayambe volcano refuge (4600 m), short hike towards the glacier, night at a traditional hacienda.
day 3: Drive to Cotopaxi National Park, hike to the refuge (4800 m), downhill descent by mountain bike, night at a traditional hacienda. day 4: Visit a local indigenous market (Saquisilí on Thursdays / Pujilí on Sundays) in the morning. Drive to Quilotoa lagoon (3800 m), steep hike down to the lagoon, optional kayaking, hike or optional mule ride back to the viewpoint at the top. Drive back to Quito.
Accommodation:1 night homestay with an indigenous family in Cotacachi, two nights in traditional haciendas.
Departure dates:We are flexible to start any day of the week. Year round, minimum 2 persons. Gallery:
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