A 6 hour tour that begins as we pass through the valley of Tumbaco and reach Papallacta, famous place for its thermal water pools. We trek for approximately two hours from a private cloud forest reserve where we admire the beauty of nature; we can watch several species of flora and fauna, mainly birds. If you wish, instead of walking, the visit can be done by horse. After the trek we head back to the thermal waters and enjoy a delicious bath taking advantage of the medicinal benefits that this spring offers. We have lunch at this tourist complex and head back to your hotel in Quito.

A 9hr:

Tour South of Quito, driving through the avenue of the volcanoes, passing by Latacunga and Ambato to stop at Yambo volcanoes crater lake and Salasaca's village (textiles and hand embroidered crafts). We reach Baños (subtropical town), where we visit the cathedral, stop for lunch at downtown Baños and visit the thermal baths. Finally, we continue our trip to Agoyan waterfalls and El Pailon del Diablo (Devils cauldron) waterfalls where we hike for 90 minutes and return to Quito. 

DAY 1: 

7am pickup from hotel, stopping for breakfast at colonial hacienda La Cienega (built 1675). Drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday), Saquisilí (Thursday) or a visit to Cotopaxi National Park. Both include lunch at the inn Rumipamba de las Rosas and a visit to Yambo volcano crater lake. Finally, we arrive to Baños (subtropical thermal baths town). Overnight at: 4* (H. Sangay), 5* (H. Luna Runtún), 5*+(H. Luna Runtún luxury room with private balcony).  

DAY 2: 

"Priests and Witches" morning trek to La Cruz (panoramic view of Baños), In Baños we visit the cathedral, the balsawood birds carving workshop, the tagua (ivory nut) jewelry, stop for lunch at a side walk restaurant and visit the thermal baths. Later we continue our trip to Agoyan and Devils cauldron (amazing waterfalls), visit the Salasaca's Indian market and return to Quito.  

DEPARTURES: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

DAY 1: 

7am pickup from hotel, stopping for breakfast at colonial hacienda La Cienega (built 1675). Drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday) or Saquisilí (Thursday). Lunch and overnight at: 4* (H. La Ciénega), 5* (suite H. La Ciénega) or 5*+ (H. San Agustín de Callo). 

DAY 2: 

Morning tour to Cotopaxi National Park. At the park we visit Limpiopungo lake (paramo grassland/ Ecuadorian equivalent of the arctic tundra), drive up to 15.000 ft, trek up to Padre Rivas mountain climbing refuge (11/2 hr); stop for a box lunch, walk to glaciers and drive to Baños (subtropical thermal baths town). Overnight at: 4* (H. Sangay), 5* (H. Luna Runtún), 5*+ (H. Luna Runtún luxury room with private balcony). 

DAY 3: 

"Priests and Witches" morning trek to La Cruz (panoramic view of Baños). In Baños we visit the cathedral, the balsawood birds carving workshop, the tagua nut jewelers, stop for lunch at sidewalk restaurant in Baños center and visit the thermal baths. Later we continue our trip to Agoyan and Santa Inés waterfalls, visit the Salasaca's Indian market and return to Quito. 

DEPARTURES: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

DAY 1: 

7am pickup from hotel, stopping for breakfast at colonial hacienda La Cienega (built 1675). Drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday) or Saquisilí (Thursday). Lunch and overnight at: 4* (H. La Ciénega), 5* (suite H. La Ciénega) or 5*+ (H. San Agustín de Callo). 

 
DAY 2: 

Morning visit to Cotopaxi National Park. At the park we visit Limpiopungo lake (paramo grasslands), drive up to 15.000 ft., trek up to Padre Rivas mountain climbing refuge (11/2 hr), stop for a box lunch and walk to the glaciers. Finally, we drive to Baños (subtropical thermal baths town). Overnight at: 4* (H. Sangay), 5* (H. Luna Runtún), 5*+ (H. Luna Runtún luxury room with private balcony). 

DAY 3: 

Morning at leisure or a morning drive through a panoramic road down to Puyo (rainforest town). Lunch at Safari Inn. Afternoon to visit El Pailón del Diablo, El Manto de la Novia and Agoyan, waterfalls. Finally, we return to Baños. Overnight at: 4* (H. Sangay), 5* (H. Luna Runtún), 5*+ (H. Luna Runtún luxury room with private balcony). 

DAY 4: 

"Priests and Witches" morning trek to La Cruz (panoramic view of Baños), In Baños we visit the cathedral, the balsawood birds carving workshop and tagua (ivory) nut jewelers. We have lunch at a side walk restaurant and visit the thermal baths. Later we continue our tour to St. Martin Canyon, Inés Maria waterfall, Salasaca's Indian market and return to Quito.