Hiking in Orellana

Located on the remote eastern side of the Andes Mountains, Orellana is home to a wealth of hiking tours. Part of its beauty is the difficulty of getting here. You will need to fly into Quito first before transferring to the local airport in the province’s capital. Take some time to explore the historic city of Quito before you come. Once you make it over the mountains, there are a few options awaiting you. Among the most popular are heading to Sumaco Volcano. The trip takes about a week and requires hiking through various types of forest – among them cloud and bamboo – as well as ridgelines, before ascending to the top of the 3.826-meter high summit. The famed Condor Trek, which takes three or four days, is also easily accessed from the province. After leaving from the city of Papallacta, which sits on the border with the Napo Province, hikes will pass by fields, through forests, up mountain ridges and to 4.000 meter summits, taking in the immense biodiversity and amazing views as they go. It’s a difficult trek, but well worth the effort