Ecuador Cayambe-Coca Backpacking Overnight Adventure
Hike through large open spaces with amazing panoramic mountain views.
Area filled with high mountain lakes and lagoons.
Chances to observe speckled bear, Andean Condor, Deer, Peregrine Falcons and more.
Professionally guided trips with locally freeze dried meals.
Hike will finish at Termas Papallacta where we’ll have dinneer and get into the thermal pools.
Cayambe-Coca National Park is a massive 900,000 acre park located in the highland region of Ecuador. Just a short, couple hour, trip from Quito the park offers numerous opportunities for backcountry adventures.
Our overnight adventure takes us through the Andean Paramo and offers spectacular views of the area. Ample rain in the region offers contrasting views of regional flora with a rugged volcanic mountain landscape. The area is full of high mountain lagoons, waterfalls, and wide open spaces.
Prices listed are per person for a single adventurer. Groups of 2 or more are automatically discounted appropriately when added to the cart.
Activity Level
This trip is rated as moderate for activity level. The altitude will be mostly above 14,000ft. The weather in the region can change quickly. This region produces massive amounts of rainfall yearly and guests should have adequate rain gear. There is light scrambling into valley’s but should not be an issue for most active people. Guests will carry their pack which typically weighs 15-20lbs for this trip. Hiking distance is around 17km total, with the first day camp usually close to 10km.
Day 1:
- Pick-up 6am and head to trail head
- Grab a quick breakfast if guests haven't eaten
- Sign-in at Cayambe-Coca Reserve
- Begin hike around 8:30am
- Explore areas around lagoons and look for birds and wildlife
- Sidetrack to visit waterfall on way down (depending on group)
- Check into hotel and get some food
- Thermal Pools
- Dinner
Day 2:
- Breakfast
- Checkout
- Return to Quito
Pick-up from Quito Area or Airport. We'll contact you to arrange your pick-up location.
Drop-off will be in the Quito area or airport. We'll contact you to arrange your drop-off location.
Guest Gear List (required)
Daypack (20-40L)
Base Layers, fleece or wool hat, hiking pants, hiking boots, hiking socks, insulated waterproof jacket and pants, long sleeve shirts
Water bottle
Whistle
Prescription Medications
Guest Gear List (recommended)
Sunhat
Trekking poles
Camera
Electrolytes
Gloves
Casual camp shoes
Sunglasses
Extra clothing (socks, shirts, undies)
All trips include private professional guide service. Groups are not mixed and max guide to guest ratio is 6:1. Groups over 6 will have an additional guide.
Trip support provided by tour leader.
Lodging or camping as required by trip.
- Tent, Sleeping Bag, Airmat, Airpillow, Backpack included in pricing.
Entrance fees to all parks and reserves.
Transportation to and from the adventure sites.
Food, water, coffee during adventure.
- Lunch and entrance to Termas de Papallacta
- Guides will have water filters to filter water from streams and lagoons
- Guides carry first aid kits, emergency locator beacons, two-way radios
- Guides carry sunblock and insect repellent
Not Included in Price
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuity
- Spa Services (apart from thermal pools)
Optional Lunch and entrance to Termas de Papallacta (Lunch:$11, Themral Pools: $9)
Cancellations can be made up to 5 days before trip. Cancellations made within 5 days may be charged upto 25% of travel cost, depending upon tour and what arrangments need to be cancelled. We will always try to refund 100% of customer funds on cancelled vacations.