On the first part of the journey, we will head out to the Eastern Andes. The pick-up can be from the hotel or the International Airport of Quito city. As the valley passes, the scenery will change with elevations that are part of the Highlands. We will drive in the middle of Cayambe Coca and Antisana National Parks.

After one hour of driving, we get in the village of Papallacta that in local language means "Father of the Land". 15 minutes away from this village, we get into the best lodge in the area called "Termas Papallacta" that means Hot Springs. Upon arrival, we will prepare our backpack to start a small walk along the paths, where plants, rivers, streams, animals and a mountain formation will be observed. Then, it is time to plunge into the pool, this is a moment to relax in the hot springs and after a break continue the descent to the Amazon. By traveling in the middle of the dense cloud forest and turbulent rivers, the history and culture of these village will make us go back in time.

We will visit the lower part of the Cayambe Coca National Park. Enjoy a perfect place to learn more about the Andean Paramo one of the important ecosystem that protects hundred of species such as the Andean Spectacled Bear, wild rabbits, deer, birds among others.