Drier months favor views of the Andes and outdoor activities.
ECUADOR · NATURE + CULTURE
ECUADOR — AVENUE OF VOLCANOES
Follow the volcanic backbone of Ecuador.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEJun–Sep
EXPERIENCENature + Culture
COUNTRYEcuador
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Quito → Cotopaxi → Quilotoa → Baños
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Quito — Andean Heritage
2Cotopaxi — volcano and high-altitude landscape
3Quilotoa, a crater and volcanic lagoon
4Baños—mountains, water, and adventure
5Avenue of the Volcanoes — backbone of the trip
Follow the volcanic backbone of Ecuador. Between Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños, climate and relief change continuously and give the trip a visual variety that is difficult to concentrate in a few days.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Quito
Arrival and start of the trip in Quito, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Cotopaxi — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Cotopaxi, with choices adjusted to the weather, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 3
Cotopaxi - Core Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic paths in Cotopaxi, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and trip profile.
DAY 4
Quilotoa—time to deepen
Time dedicated to outdoor time according to the weather and season in Quilotoa, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 5
Quilotoa — identity of destiny
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Quilotoa, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 6
Baños - main experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic trails in Baños, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 7
Baños—Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to outdoor time depending on the weather and season in Baños, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 8
End of the trip
Last hours in Baños and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Follow the volcanic backbone of Ecuador. The proposal gains depth by connecting Quito → Cotopaxi → Quilotoa → Baños, with the concept of landscapes, ecosystems and natural phenomena as the main motivation for the trip. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
I want to design my trip now!Customize your trip
This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.