Antisana Ecological reserve is located about 100km away from Quito  hidden in the mystical Andes Mountains. The reserve was created in July  1993, covers an area of 120,000 hectares and has a range of altitude of  1200 meters in the upper Amazon and goes all the way up to 5758 meters  above sea level to the Peak of Antisana Volcano. Antisana means Dark  Mountain in Quichua and you can certainly see why with the volcano often  covered in clouds, but if you are lucky enough to see the glacia capped  peak it makes the perfect photo oportunity. Wild horses, dear,  specticle bears and Alpacas are just some of the animals that call the  reserve their home not to mention the Condors, Cara caras and many other  birds.

On Carpedm´s day tour you will have the chance to search for Condors,  hike to a viewing point where you will have the chance to see a  beautiful panoramic view of the national park and the Mica lagoon. Then  after hiking back to the car we will bike until we get to where we have  lunch.