Banos & Antisana Stopover
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,415
Expand your Ecuador tour with a few days in one of the country’s most exciting regions. Banos and Antisana are known not just for their natural Andean beauty, but for the range of adventure activities on offer.
This 4-day Ecuador extension takes you from Quito to a Hacienda high in the Andes at Antisana, where you can spot Andean Condors and many other native birds, cross rivers of petrified lava, and explore the lakes of this mountainous region before going on to Banos.
Your route to Banos takes one of two paths. Either spend some time at the famed Indian Markets, or visit Puyo, the gateway to Ecuador’s Amazon region – proof, were it needed, of the stunning array of landscapes that make up this unique region. On reaching Banos, your time is at leisure to explore the many adventure options of this popular town. Go rafting, biking, trekking, or horseback riding through the Andes, or explore the trails and waterfalls of the Pastaza River Canyon.
Return to Quito for your departure.
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,415
Itinerary View Trip Map
Quito to Antisana
Depart this morning to Antisana. The Antisana volcano is the fourth highest mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes, its massive glaciers feed water to lakes and rivers of this reserve, which sustain the abundant wildlife of the region. Fifty percent of the Andean Condors that live in Ecuador have chosen Antisana as their home, as well as many other species of highland birds. We will spend the day in a nice hacienda located in this area, one of the main objectives of their owners is to protect and conserve in a sustainable way the fragility of this environment. The hacienda is limited by a rocky wall: Farallones del Isco, which constitutes one of the preferred nesting sites and habitat of Andean Condors, so there are plenty of possibilities to see them flying around the area. Lunch in the Hacienda.
| Meal Plan | Lunch |
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| Duration | 1 Night |
| Accommodation |
Hosteria Rumipamba de las Rosas |
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Hosteria Rumipamba de las Rosas
Hosteria Rumipamba de las Rosas Lodge is located in the town of Salcedo, nearby are Indian markets and handy crafts workshops. Offering beautiful views of the Cotopaxi volcano it is the perfect location for visits to Cotopaxi National Park
Hosteria Rumipamba de las Rosas Lodge is located in the town of Salcedo, nearby are Indian markets and handy crafts workshops. Offering beautiful views of the Cotopaxi volcano it is the perfect location for visits to Cotopaxi National Park
Facilities
- Business Centre
- Fireplace
- Mini Bar
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
Photo gallery
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Antisana to Banos
Travel to Banos, the drive itself shows a variety of terrain with temperate valleys and both of the towering Andean ranges forming what von Humboldt called "The Avenue of the Volcanoes"; depending on the day of week visit one of the Indian markets located in the area before arriving to Banos, or go to a full day in Puyo which is the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest, the Amazon city right next to Banos.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Lunch |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Nights |
| Accommodation |
Hotel Alisamay |
| Location | View map |
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Hotel Alisamay
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hotel Alisamay is located in Banos. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas and free parking is offered. Guests can find the Primero de Junio Market 250 metres away and restaurants within 800 metres. The hotel ...
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hotel Alisamay is located in Banos. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas and free parking is offered.
Guests can find the Primero de Junio Market 250 metres away and restaurants within 800 metres.
The hotel is 6.6 km from Tarabita and 170 km from Quito city centre. Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a 3 hour drive away.Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- Garden
- Internet Access - Wireless
- Pool (s)
Photo gallery
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Banos
Devote this second day to the Pastaza River canyon which has a collection of beautiful waterfalls and great nature trails, ready to be explored. This is a day to enjoy the nature of the area.
Banos is located in this great canyon and displays a good variety of attractions, from its unique and peculiar church to crafting of many items.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Lunch |
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Banos to Quito
Enjoy your last breakfast and lunch in the beautiful city of Banos. After lunch, begin your trip back to Quito.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Lunch |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transport
- 3 nights accommodation
- Tours as listed
- Meals as per itinerary
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Activities listed as optional
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
10 Oct 2019
Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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