Climbing Ecuador Andes Volcanoes & Kayaking in Amazon Rainforest tour

Climbing Andes and Paddleing Jungle

Overview and Prices

Quick Info
Price: From USD 2560 (2 Pax) Days: 14 days / 13 nights Location: Andes Highlands, Amazon Jungle Sport Expedition: Climbing Volcanoes, Kayaking and Rafting
Overview
Rumiñahui - Cotopaxi This is a quick combination of the beautiful acclimatization peak Rumiñahui (4.634m/15,203ft), and the amazing Cotopaxi (19,347ft/5.897m), the second highest mountain in Ecuador and one of the most perfect cone shaped active volcanoes in the world. Ideal for people mainly interested in quickly climbing Cotopaxi. Kayaking and Rafting Napo Jungle Expedition In this amazing experience you will find many rivers that are characterized by some difficulties with a variety of routes (class I to class V) and a beautiful landscape full of surprises. Along the Napo River and its tributaries have become one of the favorite places for lovers of water sports.

QUICK ITINERARY

PRICE 2010 (USD)
Pax	Price per Pax	Accommodation
2 - 4 Pax	2560	Double Room
5 - 7 Pax	2400	Double or Triple Room
8 - 10 Pax	2250	Double or Triple Room
11 or more	2150	Double or Triple Room
Single Supplement: USD 250

◊ PRICE INCLUDES TOURS HIGHLANDS (DAY 1 TO DAY 14)

•   All meals and beverages while kayaking or in jungle hostelries.
•   Described activities.
•   Equipment.
•   Guides.
•   Accommodation in good quality hotels and jungle hostelries (like Cotococha
     Lodge: www.cotococha.com)
•   All in country transportation.
•   All accommodation costs (hotels in Quito, hostelries (based on double or
     triple occupancy) and mountain hut fees). Also the hotel in Quito for the
     last night.
•   All meals (breakfast, lunch, box lunch while climbing and dinner), except
    dinners in Quito.
•   All group climbing gear.
•   Park entry fees and permits.
•   Certified bilingual Mountain Guide.
•   Glacier climbing ratio: 2 climbers /1 guide.

◊ PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

•    Personal gear (see our Climbing Volcanoes Equipment List and Climbing
      Volcanoes Equipment Rental List)).
•    Alcoholic and bottled drinks, and extra food.
•    Single room supplement (this supplement will apply if a match cannot be
      made or if there is a last minute cancellation).
•    Charges incurred as a result of delays, cancellations or early departures, all
      beyond Pioneer Journeys control.
•    Insurances (see our Insurance products and Information).
•    Tips.
•    Meals while traveling.
•    What it is not specified in the Included section.
•    Personal expenses
•    Alcoholic Beverages
•    Gratuities.

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Quito

This first day you arrive in Quito. After the check-in in your hotel and rest a little from your flight, you are going to have a meeting with the tour guide, who is the person that came with you all along the trip. Then you have some free time to get yourself confortable or if you prefer visit touristic places or take a walk around the area.

• Day 2: City Tour in Quito

After breakfast, We drive into the heart of colonial Quito. This city is home to an array of beautiful cathedrals, elegant old mansions, interesting museums, squares and parks. This outstanding cultural, architectural and artistic heritage led Quito to be declared the first Cultural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978.

• Day 3: Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi National Park Ecuador Pioneer Journeys Acclimatization

Leaving Quito after breakfast in the morning, we’ll drive 2 hours south to the El Porvenir Hacienda in the Cotopaxi National Park, where we’ll accommodate and spend the rest of the day hiking in the surrounding area. Hopefully we’ll spot some rare bird species, llamas and wild Andean foxes. If we have clear skies, we’ll enjoy a spectacular view of the perfect cone shaped Cotopaxi Volcano. Since the Hacienda is at 3.600m/11,810ft, our acclimatization process will be started. B/L

• Day 4: Rumiñahui Summit (4634 m/15,203 ft)

Andes Hihglands Ecuador Pioneer Journeys

After a healthy rustic breakfast, we’ll start the 4 hours ascent to the Central Peak of the extict volcano Rumiñahui (4.634m/15,203ft). We’ll walk up through Andean Paramo (colorful high altitude grass carpets) with always an spectacular view of several surrounding volcanoes as Cayambe, Antisana, Illinizas and our next challenge, the massive Cotopaxi. At the summit, we will enjoy our lunch and prepare for the two hours descent back to the El Porvenir. B/L

• Day 5: Refuge of Cotopaxi

After breakfast, we’ll drive to the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park and to the car park located at 4.600 m / 15092 ft. From there, we’ll hike for about an hour to the refuge (4.800 m / 15,750 ft). Once in the hut, we’ll take lunch and prepare for the climb to one of the most beautiful mountains of the high Andes: the perfect cone of Cotopaxi. B/L/D

• Day 6: Cotopaxi´s Summit (5897 m/19,347 ft)

Our climb will begin at about one in the morning. As all normal big Ecuadorian volcanoes routes, this is also quite physically demanding. After a 30 degree rocky and ashy slope, we’ll enter the glacier area and the several 30 to 45 degrees slopes that will take us to the edge of the one of most impressive crater formations. Having enjoyed the sunrise during our climb, from the top of that gigantic perfect cone shaped active volcano (19,347 ft / 5.897 m), we’ll be amazed at the views of the deep crater and the also caped mountains of Antizana, Cayambe and Chimborazo. After our 3 hours descent, we’ll head back to Quito where you’ll be able to rest in one of our associated hotels, celebrate and prepare for your next adventure. B/L

• Day 7: Indian Market

Today we drive to the city of Otavalo. After two or three hours we arrive to this small town famous for its indigenous market well known in Ecuador and all over the continent. Here natives from the mountains, descend into the valley to sell their crafts, textiles, musical instruments and goats. We will spend the day bargaining with the locals over fine sweaters, tapestries and woodwork. Then we will visit the city of Cotacachi named city of leather and the crater lake of Cuicocha. At the end of the day we drive back to Quito. B/

• Day 8: Jumandi Caves / Tena

Our adventure starts in the city of Quito, approximately at 10:00 am bound for the eastern region of Ecuador. Our first destination are Jumandy Caves, rock formations with figures that resemble images of animals, birds, plants and any figures your imagination can create. The darkness and the eternal guardians (bats) of the cave are ready to welcome us. Ideal for your first pictures and footage of beautiful landscapes of the Ecuadorian Highlands and large formations of rainforest, natural waterfalls and majestic canyons. B/L

• Day 9: Rafting Class III Jatunyacu/ Short hike in Jungle/ Camping in front of the Napo River

Amazon Jungle Kayaking Ecuador Rainforest

The start of the eight day of adventure is at Jatunyacu River (River of big waves) where we will test your skills to maneuver your kayak or teamwork in the rafting. The route is rated with a difficulty of Class III. The journey continues downstream for approximately two hours to reach the junction of the Napo river Anzu. At night after a walk through the jungle you will share moments of relaxation with our guides and natives of the riverside area.B/L/D

• Day 10: Rafting Class III-II/ Hike to the Latas Waterfall/ Night at Cotococha Lodge/ Hike by night

We will have further action, doing more kayaking or rafting on the Rio Anzu, with stretches of difficulty II and III. In the evening we will walk by the Ecological Cotococha Area to see tropical animals that can only be viewed under the sunset.B/L/D

• Day 11: Kayak-Raft Ride CLASS II/ Misahualli Monkeys/ Spend a night with a traditional Kichua Family

To relax your muscles after two days of heavy wear on the fourth day, we will do some kayaking or rafting class II. At night you will share moments of interaction with an Aboriginal community (Quechua) to learn their customs, traditions and legends of great spirits and gods of the forest. B/L/D

• Day 12: Kayak-Raft Ride CLASS II/ Animal Reserve/ Indigenas Museum

The twelfth day of the expedition paddle up to the Cotococha ecological reserve, where you can observe animals and fauna and practice the ancient techniques of hunting with blowguns. Then paddle hard to the camp Campanacocha can prepare your bags out of the jungle to the city of Tena to rest.
Our climb will begin at about one in the morning. As all normal big Ecuadorian volcanoes routes, this is also quite physically demanding. After a 30 degree rocky and ashy slope, we’ll enter the glacier area and the several 30 to 45 degrees slopes that will take us to the edge of the one of most impressive crater formations. B/L/D

• Day 13: Hot Springs Papallacta/ Drive back to Quito

The last day of your adventure we will go to the town of Papallacta, where you can enjoy moments of relaxation in thermal water pools, from the bowels of the earth and then return to Quito. B/L/D

• Day 14: Quito

This day is the last day of our services and you will have some free time to take a walk or visit some touristic places and get yourself ready to you next destination. B/

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Rumiñahui, Cotopaxi

Climbing Volcanoes, Cotopaxi