Travel guide · Andes
Fire, Rainforest and Hot Springs Route: complete tour guide
Connect Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, the Napo River, Jumandy Caverns and Papallacta in three intense days spanning high páramo and tropical Amazonia.
This guide brings together the essential information to prepare your trip and decide whether the experience fits your dates, interests and pace.
Main places
Esta guía conecta Cotopaxi and Limpiopungo, Quilotoa, Baños and Pailón del Diablo, Misahuallí and Napo River, Jumandy Caverns, Papallacta Hot Springs.
Itinerary
- Day 1 · Cotopaxi National Park and Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Day 1 · Andean lunch, Quilotoa viewpoint and overnight in Baños
- Day 2 · Tree House, Manto de la Novia and Pailón del Diablo
- Day 2 · Lunch along the waterfall corridor and transfer to Tena
- Day 3 · Misahuallí and interpreted motor-canoe journey on the Napo River
- Day 3 · Jumandy Caverns and Amazonian lunch
- Day 3 · Relax in Papallacta’s hot springs before returning
Included
- Private SUV transportation with Wi-Fi
- Tour guide
- All scheduled admissions
- 2 hotel nights in Baños and Tena
- 2 breakfasts
- 3 à la carte lunches
- First-aid kit
What to bring
- Layers and a waterproof jacket for highland cold
- Light clothing for the Amazon
- Swimsuit, towel and sandals
- Hiking shoes with good grip
- Eco-friendly repellent and sunscreen
- Flashlight
- Valid passport or ID
Not included
- Dinners
- Alcoholic drinks and unspecified purchases
- Optional extreme sports
- Tips
- Travel medical insurance
- Personal expenses
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Connect Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, the Napo River, Jumandy Caverns and Papallacta in three intense days spanning high páramo and tropical Amazonia.
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