BAÑOS THE ROUTE​ OF THE CASCADES - 3 DAYS

Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

EG
Ecuador Green Travel
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41 reviews
Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 25
BAÑOS THE ROUTE​ OF THE CASCADES - 3 DAYS
Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ecuador Green Travel
  • Email address verified
41 reviews

Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

 In this 3-day / 2-night tour through the foothills of one of the world's most wonderful volcanoes, we will explore its surroundings and nature full of life. We will also visit one of the world's most colorful and beautiful lagoons, Laguna del Quilotoa. An impressive turquoise color makes this place a paradise into an extinct volcano. Baños is a beautiful small city where we can visit the most impressive waterfalls and practice extreme sports. 


This tour runs with a minimum 2 people:  Every Day at 6:30 AM (Private Services)  

What’s included

  • Meals
    Meals according to the program.
  • Private transportation
    Private transportation throughout the program with an English-speaking guide-driver
  • Guide
    English-speaking guide-driver
  • Hotel accommodation
    Hotel accommodation in double/twin rooms.
  • Excursions
    Excursions according to itinerary

What’s not included

  • Meals
    Meals are not specified in the program
  • Extras Activities
    Extras Activities (Rent of bicycles or​ motor vehicles in Banos)
  • beberages
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Wire transfers costs

Available Packages

SELINA BANOS HOTEL (ECONOMIC CLASS)

SELINA BANOS HOTEL (ECONOMIC CLASS)
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST


This tour runs with a minimum 2 people:  Every Day at 6:30 AM (Private Services) 



$442
LA FLORESTA BANOS (***STAR HOTEL)

LA FLORESTA BANOS (***STAR HOTEL)

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST


This tour runs with a minimum 2 people:  Every Day at 6:30 AM (Private Services) 

$469
SANGAY HOTEL (****STAR HOTEL)

 SANGAY HOTEL (****STAR HOTEL)

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST


This tour runs with a minimum 2 people:  Every Day at 6:30 AM (Private Services) 

$518
LUNA VOLCAN (LUXURY CLASS)

LUNA VOLCAN (LUXURY CLASS)

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST-DINNER 


 This tour runs with a minimum 2 people:  Every Day at 6:30 AM (Private Services)  

$668


Itinerary

DAY 1
QUITO - COTOPAXI VOLCANO - QUILOTOA LAKE - BANOS

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to one of the most emblematic points of Ecuador, the Cotopaxi volcano, considered the largest active volcano in the world at 5,897 meters high (19,347 feet high). During our stay in the National Park, we will admire its natural environment, its Flora and Fauna with the explanations of your naturalist guide. We will also take a walk around Lake Limpiopungo, which is located at the foot of the volcano, we can observe some birds from the Páramo region. On a clear day, the view of the volcano reflected on the surface of the lake is magnificent. We will take a brief visit to the small museum that talks about the park, its nature, wildlife, and the eruptions of the centerpiece of the park. Afterward, we said goodbye to the Cotopaxi volcano to headed towards the Quilotoa crater lake, it is a volcanic crater full of crystalline blue water and occupies a special place in local indigenous mythology for having no bottom. On the way to reach the crater, you will pass local markets in Saquisilí (Thursdays) or Pujilí (Sundays), where you can appreciate the indigenous way of life. You will also pass through Zumbahua Canyon, which is a great photo opportunity. When you arrive at Quilotoa you can walk from the edge to the edge of the water and appreciate its beauty up close. The walk back is quite steep, however there is always the option of renting a mule for a few extra dollars. After this great visit, it is time to relax as we have a long way to the city of Banos where we spend the night. 

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EG
Ecuador Green Travel
41 reviews
Ecuador Green Travel is a tour operator based in Quito Ecuador. We are the perfect option to find the best Galapagos last minute deals. We offer a great gamma of trips, such as Galapagos yachts, island hopping tours, cruises and hotels, scuba diving. We are specialists to offer tailor made tours around Ecuador offering high quality, also our experienced bilingual staff will help you to plan your trip, our guides will show and explain you about our fascinating costumes and culture, and our agency will secure your best trip…

Reviews

Sani Lodge was one of the best experiences we have had. Our guides, Raul and Frank were amazing. They were very patient and knowledgeable. The food at the lodge is delicious. The accommodations were surprisingly clean for it to be in the middle of the rainforest. The excursions were amazing. I wish we had stayed longer!
By Tinia B for Sani Lodge on Jan 08, 2025
This was a trip of a lifetime. Everything was wonderful. The crew was very attentive, polite, and knowledgeable . The vessel was very clean and a perfect size. I highly recommend the Koln Yacht!
By Tinia B for Koln Yacht on Jan 08, 2025
I did a 8 day cruise with Anahí Yacht. Highly recommended them, they take running a tight ship to a whole different level! The staff were extremely professional, everything was on schedule. The meals were amazing and the beds were turned twice a day ( I know ). You could definitely see that the service was taken very seriously.
By LALEH H for Anahi yacht on Oct 13, 2024
We took an 8-day Galápagos cruise on the yacht Monserrat on 5-12 September 2024. Before going into details, we feel that 7 or 8 days is really essential for experiencing what the Galápagos offers. Some reviews of shorter cruises rightly note that the first and last days aren't really full days, so with only a couple of full days on the ship, you won't get a chance to see that much. Seeing several of the islands really conveys how organisms have evolved differently on each. Overall, our itinerary was excellent. We visited several islands, including Fernandina and the north of Isabela, which aren't so frequently visited. The schedule kept us busy each day with walks on the islands, snorkeling, and occasional kayaking and dinghy rides. The cabins are small but comfortable. We'd recommend an upper cabin, as some passengers on the lower deck noted fairly loud engine noise. The crew was first-rate. They were organized, courteous, and helpful, always ready to assist with getting wetsuits on and off, providing towels and hot snacks, and keeping the cabins tidy (in fact, housekeeping took place twice a day, which was perhaps not necessary). The crew also did a great job of tracking everyone while snorkeling, and looking out for the safety of the guests generally. Food was generally tasty and plentiful. It was pretty impressive how the cooks managed to feed us all from such a small kitchen. We might have appreciated more fish and seafood rather than chicken but we were happy with the food overall. The cooks accommodated one kid's request for grilled cheese sandwiches, which was nice to see. With 18 passengers during the second half of our cruise, the dining room felt a bit noisy and crowded at times. There's a small bar on board, but you can also bring your own wine; we brought along a couple of liters of box wine and were glad we did. The natural world is of course the main attraction in the Galápagos, and an expert guide is a crucial part of understanding it. For the first four days we had just one guide, and with 12 passengers a second guide would have been ideal. While our guide clearly had lots of knowledge and expertise (his bird calls drew the birds to us every time!), he could have done better in a couple of respects. He didn't always understand questions correctly, and rather than ask for clarification, he'd go off on tangents. The evening briefing to discuss the next day's activities were likewise way too drawn out; the information in them could have been succinctly and clearly conveyed in about 10 minutes, but they usually dragged on for 30 to 45 minutes. Summing up, the Monserrat was a great way to see the Galápagos. A cruise lets you travel overnight to some remote and interesting spots, and Monserrat is a small enough ship that everyone can quickly board the dinghies for wildlife viewing and snorkeling. We're happy we chose it.
By Anthony D for Monserrat Yacht on Oct 01, 2024
I booked a cruise on the Galapagos Alya Yacht through Ecuador Green Travel, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The booking process was seamless, and the transfer arrangements were handled flawlessly. The yacht itself was stunning, offering both comfort and luxury. The food was 5 stars, and the excursions were all excellent. Every moment on board was memorable, and the overall experience was simply incredible. Highly recommend Ecuador Green Travel for an unforgettable adventure!
By Donald R for Alya yacht on Aug 07, 2024
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