Day 1 Departure from Quito to the Pristine area of Reventador

PM Visit tropical Orchid farm and the Cave of the Tayos (Oil birds). Beautiful 1-2 hour hike. Guaranteed observation of the shy cave dwelling Oil birds in their natural environment Arrival at Hostería El Reventador. Free time to relax by the pool and use the water slide.
19:00  Dinner and explanation about Reventador volcano and the hike into the Caldera. Lodging Hostería El Reventador

Day 2 Hike into the Reventador Caldera

05:45  Hike to secret nesting spot of the Cocks of the Rock. 1-2 hour optional hike. Guaranteed observation of the rarely seen Cock of the Rock birds in their natural environment.
07:00  Breakfast & rest
10:00  Hike into the Reventador Caldera (4-5 hours)
14:00  Lunch at campsite in the Reventador Caldera
15:00- 18:00  Exploration of the Caldera, including the 2002 & 2004-2006 Pyroclastic and Lava flows.
18:00  Dinner at campsite. Free time to relax by the bonfire.

Day 3 Climb to Summit.

06:00  Breakfast
06:30  Climb to Summit. (4-5 hours)
12:00  Descent from summit and lunch along the way
PM     Free time to relax by the bonfire. Dinner at campsite.

Day 4 Hike out of the Caldera

07:00   Breakfast
09:00   Descend from the Caldera (3-4 hours)
12:00-13:00   Lunch at Hostería El Reventador. Free time to relax by the pool and use the water slide.