Nature Tour in Ecuador: Central Highlands and Banos

Central Highlands & Baños (o.v. Hacienda Leito)

Ensconced by stunning landscape and the old world charm of a hacienda, you will experience paradise


Attractions and things to do - Nature Tour in Ecuador: Central Highlands and Banos

On this excursion travel from Quito south to the picturesque village of Baños, a place rich in scenery and thermal springs right at the base of the towering Tungurahua volcano. It is an easy place to get around with several attractions and activities such as hot springs, trekking, horseback riding, climbing, mountain biking, and rafting.

Revel in the unadulterated beauty of Ecuador’s natural diversity as you travel across the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ past ice-capped volcanoes, lush valleys and the stark Andean ‘paramo’ grasslands.

Explore the Pastaza river canyon, tracing the lazily meandering river past musical waterfalls and thriving flora. Go horseback riding, walk around or simply relax in the elegance and grandeur of the hacienda (country estate)

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