Itinerary:

DAY 1: 

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Quito at 7:00 a.m. We will drive you directly to the town of Pintag, where you will start to ascend up to "Antisana Reserve". At an altitude of 3.810 meters above sea level (12,500 ft), you will have big opportunities to find interesting wildlife such as: black-chested buzzard eagles, carunculated caracaras, giant hummingbirds, and of course, the majestic Andean condors, considered the largest flying birds of the world, and one of the rarest bird species that has possibly survived since the era of the mega beasts (10.000 years aprox.)! You will walk also towards the Mica Lagoon (4.050 m - 13,287 ft), result of the end of the last ice age, to get a better view of Antisana volcano and to observe water bird species such as: Andean gulls, Andean lapwings, Andean coots, Andean teals, and black-faces ibis, which curiously live in Chile and only in the Antisana Volcano in Ecuador! Then we will descend to the Isco canyon, where condors nest! After enjoying more views of these huge fabulous birds, you will have a typical meal at a local restaurant. Then we finally start the drive towards “Termas de Papallacta”, where you'll stay the overnight in order to enjoy the healing properties of its natural hot springs! There will be more opportunities to spot other interesting hummingbirds flying around the gardens.

DAY 2: 

Papallacta is a small village located in the eastern Andes at an altitude of 3.300 meters above sea level (10,826 ft). In addition to its magnificent surroundings, it is located in the rolling green elevations of the pre-mountain subtropical rainforest. Before breakfast you can hike along marked trails and spring mountain slopes, observing the flora and fauna of the Andean forests! During the hike it is possible to see the masked trogon! Then the next couple of hours in the morning you'll have time to relax at the SPA, with a previous reservation. You can again plunge into the depths of the thermoludique pools, where its waters emerge from internal geological layers through fissures to the surface, with a unique healing potential and beneficial effects of clean air! At 10:30 a.m. we continue with our spirit of adventure visiting specific birds' leks where you could find approximately 15 different species of hummingbirds, 2 species of flower piercers, 1 specie of jay, 2 species of ducks, etc. You will be back in Quito approximately at 4:30 p.m.

RECOMMENDED DAYS: From Sunday to Thursday. 

Include:

• Private Transportation
• Certified English speaking guide
• Mentioned itinerary and visits
• Breakfast
• Lunch 
• Mentioned lodging or similar (depending on availability)
• Entrance fees

Exclude:

• Dinner
• Drinks
• Massages or treatments

Level de Difficulty: 

• Moderate

Recommendations:

Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, cap or hat, sunglasses, gloves, bathing suit, sandals, binoculars, backpack or handbag, comfortable hiking boots, walking shoes or tennis shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, long trousers, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for additional meals or drinks.

Tour average temperature: 9 C° - 20 C°  /  48,2 F° - 68 F°

Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect himself/herself.

Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private transportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in US dollars. - All services should be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.ecuadorbesttours.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone call or email. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Especial physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a EBT´s representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English or Spanish languages, as it is required. - EBT shall have no liability with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, EBT deeply recommends a private travel insurance. - EBT reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, suspicious diseases, etc. Always regarding for the safety of the passengers. - Under no circumstances, EBT will refund any money on the same day that the tour takes place. - Cancellations must be done 5 days previous departure day. - Flights cancellations, or last minute flight changes are totally out of control or responsibility of EBT. - This tour is recommended for Children over 7 years old. - EBT never offers any refund if a cancellation happens within 5 days before tours departure date. - EBT always offers a 60% refund of the total amount if the client decides to cancel a tour 6 days or more, before tours departure date.