Hike the Highlands

Trip highlights

1. Visit Otavalo and the surrounding indian towns
2. Explore the luxuriant cloud forest of the Tandayapa Valley
3. Hike through the spectacular Andean landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park and Chugchilan

Itinerary

1. Day 1: 
   Arrive in Quito. Transfer to your hotel.
2. Day 2: 
   Transfer to Otavalo. Rest of day free. (B, D)
3. Day 3: 
   Free day based in Otavalo. (B, D)
4. Day 4: 
   Transfer to Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge. Rest of day free. (FB)
5. Day 5: 
   Explore the cloud forest. (FB)
6. Day 6: 
   Drive south to hacienda overlooking Cotopaxi. (B, D)
7. Day 7: 
   Explore Cotopaxi National Park. (FB)
8. Day 8: 
   Drive west to Chugchilan. Rest of day free. Overnight Black Sheep Inn. (B, D)
9. Days 9-10: 
   Day hikes in the local area. (B, D)
10. Day 11: 
    Drive to Quito. (B)
11. Day 12: 
    Transfer to airport for flight home. (B)

Price

Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accommodation used and time of year. The prices below can be taken as a guide, using mid-range, twinshare accommodation. 2009: From £1385 per person. These prices do not include international flights.

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Duration and details

12 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip with a number of hiking options available depending on fitness.

Best times to go

The driest season for the Andean regions is from about late May to early October.

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Included

Transfers in private vehicle, local guides in Bellavista, private guide on days 2 and 7.

Getting there

You will need international flights to/from Quito. Prices from the UK start from around £675.

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