Cotopaxi Volcano and Colonial Farm Day Trip

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Quito

  Cotopaxi, the second most popular adventure destination in Ecuador is just one and a half hours far from Quito! If you find being in nature an uplifting experience, then take a visit to the second highest active volcano of the world that will leave its mark on you! You will be picked up by your tour guide at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Cotopaxi National Park

  Around 9:30 a.m. in the encounter with Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m - 19,347 ft), you will be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses and ecosystems that change amazingly as you go higher in this incredible reserve! You will also observe the exotic fauna as you take part of the numerous activities offered by this unforgettable adventure!

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Laguna de Limpiopungo

  This park also has an important collection of lakes and mountain peaks. One the most outstanding of these is Limpiopungo Lake, which reflects in its waters the majestic Rumiñahui volcano, which is 4.757 meters above sea level (15,606 ft). You'll have the opportunity to hike around the lake to acclimatize because of the high altitude of this wonderful region.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Cotopaxi National Park

  Then you'll drive up to the parking lot located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14,763 ft) to enjoy a breath-taking view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and to start an unforgettable hike up to the refuge! After one exciting and challenging hour hike, you'll have time to admire the stunning view and visit the world-wide-known Refuge "José Rivas", located at 4.800 meters above sea level (15,748 ft).

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 5

  After finishing the hike, you'll drive downhill way towards a charming 300 years-old-hacienda to be delighted by its charming colonial architecture, history, and delicious gastronomy.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Quito

  With no doubt, when you visit Cotopaxi National Park, and leave behind the noise and stress of the big city, you will experience a feeling of spirituality and love for nature. You will be back in your hotel in Quito approximately at 5:00 p.m. End of this unforgettable Andean adventure!

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 10 C° - 18 C° / 50 F° - 64,4 F
• It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.

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