At 10:00 AM, a shuttle will pick up participants from both Quito airport terminals and nearby hotels. For those already in the country, an additional shuttle will depart from Plaza Foch in Quito at 11:00 AM. The group will then embark on a city tour of Quito, followed by lunch at the equator monument. In the afternoon, participants will travel to Yunguilla, where they will settle in before a 4:00 PM technical meeting. This gathering will provide an opportunity to get to know each other, review the trek details, and address any questions. The day will conclude with a farm-to-table meal, followed by free time to prepare and rest before the trek begins the next morning.