The Grand Canyon of Cotundo Day Trip
The Great Canyon of Cotundo Day Trip
Between 4:30 and 5 am we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Quito to begin a very special journey to this hidden paradise in the jungle, the Gran Cañón de Cotundo.
Afterwards, we'll leave the capital and head into the Ecuadorian Amazon, home to one of the most important indigenous tribes in the area, the Quijos. The drive to Cotundo will take us about 3 and a half hours, a journey in which we'll be able to admire the lush vegetation of the region.
Before reaching Cotundo, we'll make a stop in the colonial town of Baeza, the first town founded in the Amazonian territory of Ecuador in the 16th century. There you'll have an hour of free time to have breakfast and get to know this historic town.
We'll arrive at Cotundo at 9:30 am and start the rainforest adventure and here, you'll be able to hear the birds sing and gaze upon the wide range of colours that its fruits have to offer. There are also many flowers and butterflies which makes this place one of the most unique locations. Fun fact: this part of the Amazon holds 500 different plant species?
The next stop will be our half-mile trek up the mountain, descending little by little to the Gran Cañón de Cotundo. This natural monument was created by the erosion of the river over thousands of years, forming incredible waterfalls inside the mountain.
After 3 hours of free time at this site, we'll have lunch around 2 pm in order to regain some energy. This cave complex was the place where ancient tribes performed sacred healing rituals.
During our journey we’ll hike and cross several rivers until we reach the interior of these caves. For an hour, we'll relax in the natural pools and jacuzzis while observing different geological formations that are thousands of years old.
We'll round up the tour of the caves at around 4:30 pm and return to Quito so that we can leave you at your hotel at 8 pm.
More Information
Duration
14 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Journey by minibus
English speaking guide
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Johan Caruci
Corporate name: Johan Caruci
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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