Join on a backpacking adventure: Amazonas, Volcanoes and the majestic Andes in Ecuador

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JOEL

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Join me in this life-changing experience through the wonders of this tiny and beautiful country. Delve into the diverse culture of Ecuador on a journey of adventure and connection with oneself. I'm Joel, a solo traveler who quit his job in 2019 and started traveling around the world in an adventurous way. Hitchhiking in Asia, crossing the Atlantic Ocean by sailing boat, and currently traveling around Latin America by bicycle. I'm passionate about cultures and nature and I believe that travel has a huge power to transform your life. Follow me through the Andes mountains and its most emblematic volcanoes, get to know the Quichua culture firsthand, visit the Amazon in a local community, and discover Cuenca, the most beautiful colonial city and its surroundings... All this while doing activities and challenges that will make you leave your comfort zone and work on your personal growth. Highlights: - Quito and its old town - Adventure in the Amazonas and visit the Shuar community - The breathtaking Quilotoa loop in 3 days - Volcano Cotopaxi - Cuenca, the colonial city and its beautiful surroundings like Cajas Natural Park This trip is for you if: - You are adventurous and you love hiking in nature - You like to embark on activities that make you get out of your comfort zone - You want to get to know a new, very diverse culture and a small country with a great variety of landscapes - You want to travel with like-minded people, share experiences, and create a group with a great connection - You are looking for a life-changing experience This trip is not for you if: - You would rather travel with all the luxury and comforts - You don't like mountains or hiking - You cannot deal with uncertainty or you don't like adventure Requirements: - Openminded and able to work within a team - Respect for new cultures and curiosity to get to know a new country - Average fitness level. This trip involves physical activity in high-altitude environments - Some knowledge of Spanish will be helpful and will make the experience even better - Positive attitude and willingness to have fun What's NOT included? - Flights to and from Ecuador to your home country. - Food (a basic meal in Ecuador costs around 3$) - Personal expenses (For example drinks on a night out, snacks, souvenirs, extra activities) - Health insurance (if you're not from Germany or Austria) What's INCLUDED: - Accommodation (Shared rooms) - Transportation - Shuar community trip - Cotopaxy Trekking * This trip is a backpacking adventure and we want to be able to change plans if needed and to be flexible. I have a plan in my mind of all the activities I want to do and the places I want to visit but it is important to learn how to deal with uncertainty. We are a team and we will decide everything together, this will help us to build trust within the group and enjoy way more the trip Are you signing up for a journey of transformation and adventure?
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Trip Itinerary
1

Quito

Day 1-3
We will start the trip in Quito, where we will visit the old town which is built on the foundations of an ancient Inca city and still preserves buildings from the colonial era. We will have a first reflection of the Ecuadorian culture
2

Coca

Day 3-6
We will travel to the Amazonas to live an experience in the jungle. An adventure where we will travel by boat along the Napo River, the Taracoa lagoon and we will visit the Shuar community within a sustainable project
3

Cotopaxi

Day 6-8
We will take a local bus to reach Latacunga, the base point for the hiking to the majestic Cotopaxi volcano. We will visit the national park and we will have the possibility, those who feel good with the altitude, to reach the glacier at 5300m
4

Quilotoa Lake

Day 8-11
We will travel to Sigchos village, from where we will begin the 3-day trek to reach the majestic Quilotoa lagoon/volcano. An experience that will allow us to delve into the Quechua culture as well as enjoy the incredible landscape with its canyons and valleys.
5

Cuenca

Day 11-14
After returning to Latacunga, we will go to the colonial city of Cuenca, where we will enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere, its pedestrian streets and we will try different restaurants serving local food. If we have the strength we can visit the Cajas National Park, with a short trekking but of great beauty.
6

Quito

Day 14-15
After spending a few days in Cuenca we will take a night bus to Quito to end the trip. We will have the chance to talk about all the experiences we lived and prepare the mindset to return back home. What have we learnt? How is this experience gonna help me change my life for good?
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hostel & Camping
15 days trip
Quito, Coca & 4 more
Transportation
Train, Trekking
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