Ecuador · National Parks

5 Days Natural Ecuador

5 Days Round trip from Quito Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ecuador’s natural attractions near Quito in 5 days
  • 02 Visit the cloud forest area of Mindo
  • 03 See Cotopaxi National Park and the Avenue of the Volcanoes
  • 04 Walk to the crater viewpoint at Quilotoa Lagoon
  • 05 Relax in the thermal pools of Papallacta
  • 06 Includes 4 nights of accommodation and breakfast
  • 07 Private airport transfers in Quito included
  • 08 Guided excursions with bilingual specialized guides

Discover some of Ecuador’s most memorable natural highlights on this 5-day journey based in Quito. Travel from the capital to the cloud forest of Mindo, the dramatic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon, and the relaxing thermal waters of Papallacta.

This itinerary combines scenic day excursions, birdwatching opportunities, volcanic landscapes, and hot springs with included accommodation, breakfast, transfers, and guided activities. It’s a convenient way to experience several of the country’s most important attractions near Quito in just a few days.

Discover some of Ecuador’s most memorable natural highlights on this 5-day journey based in Quito.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Lake, Mindo, Zumbahua
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Private Transfer In Quito Airport - Hotel

The driver will pick up you at Quito airport according to your flight information then the drop off will be in the lobby of your hotel.

This service is available 24 hours, every day of the week, so you will be able to take our service at any moment. If there is any problem finding our drivers, contact the listed on your voucher.

Safest way to get to your accommodation in a comfortable and private car after your flight. 

We recommend providing us your mobile number or cell phone to contact you if any changes or if our driver can not see it at the meeting point, let us know your flight itinerary, flight number and airline, the name of the hotel or the exact dress of your lodging.

Accommodation: 1 night at the Hotel in Quito

2
Day 02

Private Excursion Day to Mindo

Departure Early in the morning and after a tour of approx. 2 hours 30 minutes you will have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful corner of Ecuador named in 1997 as the first Important destination for birdwatching in Latin America by Bird Life International with around 500 varieties of birds and approximately 1200 butterfly species.

Accommodation: 1 night at the Hotel in Quito

3
Day 03

Excursion Day to Cotopaxi Volcano & Quilotoa Lagoon

Departure early in the morning to take the South Pan-American where you can appreciate the imposing volcanoes that make up the Avenue of the Volcanoes, arrival at the Cotopaxi National Park (visitor registry) then continue the tour until you reach the limpidpungo lagoon that is located in the volcano skirts at 3800 masl.

 Here a tour is made to take a photo of the place then visit to the interpretation center after the visit we will continue to the Indigenous community of Zumbahua where we will make a brief tour of the place, visit the Quilotoa lagoon where we will take a short walk to its crater, time for lunch . 14:00 Return to the city of Quito. 

Accommodation: 1 night at the Hotel in Quito

4
Day 04

Private Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths

Departure from Quito to Papallacta, Arrival at the Hot Springs, where you can enjoy the thermal water pools that are attributed healing properties, in the afternoon we will take a walk in the moor, enjoying the landscape that surrounds us. Return to Quito.

Accommodation: 1 night at the Hotel in Quito

5
Day 05

Transfer Out

The driver will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel, then the drop off will be at Quito Airport.

This service is available 24 hours, every day of the week, so you will be able to take our service at any moment. If there is any problem finding our drivers, contact the listed on your voucher.

Safest way to get to your accommodation in a comfortable and private car after your flight. 

We recommend providing us your mobile number or cell phone to contact you if any changes or if our driver can not see it at the meeting point, let us know your flight itinerary, flight number and airline, the name of the hotel or the exact dress of your lodging.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Quito 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • 4 nights of accommodation in selected class hotel
  • Transfer in / out according your flight time
  • Bilingual and specialized guides during the activities
  • Excursions and visits during the program as itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets from/to Quito
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Other services not specified in the program
  • Nothing non specified in the program

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A delay with the flight could change the itinerary Every room (hotel/hostal) includes air conditioner, amenities and private bathrooms.
  • In Ecuador the name hotel or hostal depends of the number of rooms but not of the quality of service
  • Any extra payment like entrance to the national park, taxes or sea taxis must be paid by each customer in person
  • The dirver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign of your name.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Quito, EC
Tour start
Quito, EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Quito.

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