Day 1: Arrival in Quito, you'll be met at the airport and Transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Bike along the beautifully diverse Nono road. We first climb (in a 4-wheel drive) the steep mountain road to viewpoints high over Quito and the surrounding mountains!

Then we bike downhill and along a rushing stream until Tandayapa, with different mountain and forest views at every turn. From Tandayapa,the final climb brings us up to Bellavista Lodge, perched at the top of the Tandayapa Valley with sweeping views down over thickly - forested mountains!!

Day 3: A full day to explore Bellavista Reserve's Cloud Forest Trails! We'll take an adventure to the cascading Hidden Falls, where a natural cold water massage will invigorate us, lost in an exuberance of mossy forest!

Another hike will take us into primary forest where we may admire toucans and a variety of orchids. And why not take some time to relax and simply enjoy the hummingbirds at their feeders, inches away from your face, and drift to the infinite plays of light as the clouds move through the valley.

Day 4: Guided birdwatching hike in the early morning hours. Look for colorful tanager flocks, trogons, toucans, bright woodpeckers and more.

Then for those who wish, horses are available for a nice ride along the quiet roads in the area (additional cost) or again, explore more areas of the reserve on your own or with a guide!

Day 5: We leave early for a drive through verdant landscapes down the mountains to raft rivers Toachi and / or Blanco.
We'll train you in safety techniques before beginning our rafting adventure. Once on the river, you can expect both the action of thrilling whitewater and the tranquillity of drifting silently through tropical rainforests,
absorbing the sounds of the forest and seeing wildlife as we move! During the trip, we'll stop for lunch beside the river, and at the end, a few cold beers will warm our spirits before we travel to our hosteria alongside the river and enjoy the waning hours of the day hiking in the forest, or just relaxing by the pool!

Day 6: We'll have lots more white water action on the lower Blanco river today! But also, we'll have the chance to catch our breath and take in the deep beauty of the surroundings. Afterwards, we'll drive up a wonderfully serpentine road into the Andes!

Day 7: A day to remember as we take our 4 - wheel drive up to the perfect snowcapped cone of Cotopaxi volcano in the midst of the paramo vastness of Cotopaxi National Park. We take our bikes for an exhilarating ride downhill from the refuge, with vast views and the towering cone of the volcano above us!

Day 8: No trip would be complete without a visit to the world - famous Otavalo market! Chunky sweaters, woolen tapestries, felt hats, so many fascinating items at reasonable prices! We'll also visit Cotacachi for its incredible range of good quality leather goods. A typical lunch will be provided - delectable Ecuadorian specialties!

Back to Quito for your final evening of our adventure package. Memories to
share, and maybe to plan further adventures!

Day 9: Transfer for your flight home - or take one of our unusual and adventurous extension options.