Andes Adventure “Sierra Centro” 5 Days/ 4 Nights with Mindo Cloudforest

With so much to offer and the diversity to keep you busy for a lifetime, we are providing an itinerary that packs a punch. From the highlands to the lowlands, reaching almost 5,000 meters and dropping below 3,000 m. Imagine everything that is possible in-between. Lush forest, rich cultures and open & vast landscapes, snow cap volcanoes & pushing those edges of the phenomenal world. It all begins in the capital city Quito, Ecuador. You came to feel the fragrance of life, you are just a click away.

ARRIVAL QUITO
Our driver will meet you in the airport arrivals area and transport you to Secret Garden Quito  close to the old town, Free time to relax and acclimatize to your new surroundings
Day 2 – THE WONDERS OF THE OLD CITY”

QUITO
In the morning enjoy a tour around the Historical Center of Quito, after a box lunch visit the equator line -stand literally on the middle of the world!. We will visit the unique Inti Ñan museum and Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Day 3 – OTAVALO – INDIGENOUS MARKET”

OTAVALO
Full day around Otavalo begins visiting the animal market followed by time to shop at the indigenous market of Otavalo, In the afternoon visit Cuicoha lagoon.
Day 4 – MINDO”

MINDO
Drive through spectacular Andean scenery, you will go from the paramo down to the cloud forest where you will varius options for activities
Day 5 – COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK – HIKING-BIKING”

COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK – HIKING-BIKING
A spectacular day visiting one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. In the morning we go up to the refuge After the hike, mountain biking from the parking lot to Limpiopungo Lake.
• AND FINALLY I RETURN TO QUITO

DAY TWO

Breakfast
Tour in the Historical Center of Quito
Box lunch
Visit Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Visit Intiñan museum
Return to Secret Garden Quito
DAY THREE

Drive to Mindo
Vistit the humming birds
ziplines.
Chocolate factory
Waterfall walk
Lunch
butterfly house
Return to Quito
DAY FOUR

Breakfast
Visit indigenous market in Saquisili
Visit traditional house
Hiking to the Quilotoa Lagoon
Kayak ( optional)
Lunch
Return to Quito
DAY FIVE

Breakfast
Hike up to the refuge from the parking lot
Return to parking lot
Biking
Arrive at Limpiopungo lake
Lunch
Return to Quito

Breakfast – Lunch
Transport (land) accommodation
English Guide
Activities
Entrance Fees
Accommodation