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Antisana Volcano!
Antisana volcano is a large, glacier-covered stratovolcano. It is located on the eastern margin of the Cordillera Real just one hour from Quito. Antisana is one of the largest volcanoes and highest peaks in Ecuador.
The Antisana complex contains 2 generations of volcanic cones, an older volcano cut by calderas and eroded by glaciers, and a young cone.
Antisana volcano is inside the Condor Bioreserve as part of the Antisana Ecological Reserve which comprises an area of 296,000 acres
Your Day Trip to Antisana Volcanos!
We´ll drive to visit the Antisana Volcano (19500 ft), the most impressive Andean mount near Quito, and the sanctuary of the wild Andean condors and other birds. We will get up to the entrance of Hacienda Antisana, located along the foothills of the volcano. Driving into the hacienda and visiting the wetlands, we’ll see some species of the paramo. Here we’ll stop to watch interesting Andean birds like the Carunculated Caracara and Black-Headed Ibis. We’ll also see different animals like Andean rabbits and whitetail deer. Then, we walk up to Mica Lake where we’ll have the chance to watch Condors, Andean gulls, and speckled teals, typical birds of the Andean water systems. A short hike through the marvelous Andean areas to observe and recognize the flora of the reserve.
Highlights!
- Explore the greatest Condors Bioreserve.
- Hike at your own pace in the National Reserve.
- Enjoy the unique flora and fauna of the National Reserve
- Drive through the incredible mountain villages settled on the Andes mountains on your trip to Antisana National Bio Reserve
Duration: 8 hours
Departure: 8:30 am
Included:
- Private transportation in SUV or VAN
- Certified Spanish / English speaking guide.
- Admission ticket to the National Park.
- Menu lunch
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Quito.
- Guided activities
Not Included:
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips.
What to bring:
- Sunblock.
- Hike shoes.
- Raincoat.
- Appropriate clothes.
- Hat or cap.
- Camera.
