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- Spanish
Why Choose This Experience?
• Our tour have an exceptional success rate reaching Cotopaxi Base Camp thanks to our experienced guides, flexible pace, and personalized support.
• Enjoy a scenic horseback ride through the less-visited side of Cotopaxi National Park, away from the crowds.
• Meet the Chagras, Ecuador's legendary Andean cowboys
• Your booking directly supports a local community development project.
• Led by experienced local guides with extensive knowledge of the area.
• No previous hiking or horseback riding experience is required.
• Experienced riders can have fun.
• Discover Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in S. America
• Maximize your time inside the National Park by enjoying lunch at Base Camp instead of hurrying up to leave the N.Park.
Please Note: This adventure is designed for travelers who enjoy outdoor challenges. Expect uneven roads, rapidly changing mountain weather, and high altitude. It is not recommended for guests with serious heart conditions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up time between 7:00 to 7:30 am depending on your location inside Quito's main city.
This info will be confirmed by 7 pm the day before once we know the final number of participants locations.
If you were located out of the pick up areas like: Cumbaya, Pifo, Tumbaco, Puembo, Sangolquí or Tababela (airport areas) we can arrange pick up and drop off for extra charge or we can arrange an spot for you to meet us by Uber.
Itinerary
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1Avenida De Los Volcanes
We will drive by the real Avenue of the Volcanoes noted on Gps as Avenida de los Volcanes. On the way we will stop by a gas station for using restrooms and buying something for lunch as well as enough water and any snacks needed for the day. We will drive in the Middle of the following volcanoes (Pasochoa/ Rumiñahui and Sincholagua)until arriving to Cotopaxi Volcano.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Once we arrive to this entrance gate, you will have the opportunity for buying coca leaf bags or coca candies to help with the altitude problems, also convenient spot to buy gloves, hats, ponchos made by a local. By entering on this less touristy side we also avoid missing time by making line to check in with the park rangers gate.
Admission ticket free -
2Cotopaxi National Park
Once inside the National Park, we will start with the horseback ride experience. Getting ready with the provided equipment as helmet and poncho. And then we take off along this less visited side of the national park with amazing views and opportunities to connect with the mother nature. During the horseback you can leave all the not needed items or belongings at the transportation we use that day. After coming back from the horseback ride, we will head to parking lot located on 15000 feet or (4600 mts) from where we start the hike to Refugio José Rivas (Basecamp).
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
We will drive for about 30 minutes after the horseback ride from 12000 feet to 15000 feet where we will park and start out 1.5 mile hike to Basecamp. Amazing experience and views. Like being in another planet.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
We will leave by the touristy side back to Quito.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Personas con prótesis
- No es recomendable para personas con problemas respiratorios
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Personas con prótesis
- No es recomendable para personas con problemas respiratorios
- No recomendable para personas que odias salir su zona de confort
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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