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Embark on an adventure through Ecuador, visiting the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano and its national park. Explore Limpiopungo Lagoon and the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center to learn about the páramo and its lagoons. Meet Julián, a resident of the Andes, and discover his life alongside the guinea pig, considered a protector of energies. Then, visit the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve and the spectacular Toachi River Canyon. End in Quilotoa, where you can hike around the crater or descend to its emerald-green lagoon. A trip full of nature and culture. Don't miss it!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
They are picked up at the hotel reception Hotel NH Collection Quito Royal 6:45AM Hotel Holiday Inn 7:00AM Hotel Patio Andaluz 7:30AM Pickup from other hotels: +$5 (time to be confirmed)
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Itinerary
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Quito (Pass by)
We meet to head south toward the Cotopaxi volcano, one of Ecuador's most iconic volcanoes and one of the country's most important protected areas.
Admission ticket free -
1Laguna de Limpiopungo
At approximately 3,896 meters above sea level, we'll visit the beautiful Limpiopungo Lagoon. Here you can enjoy the local flora and fauna, and if you're a photography enthusiast, this is a perfect place to capture the majesty of the landscape.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
We'll enjoy a cultural experience visiting a local family's home, where we'll learn more about their traditions, daily life, the Andean products they grow, and the animals that live in the region. It will be an immersion into Andean culture.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Canon del Rio Toachi
Before continuing, we'll make a brief stop at the Toachi River Canyon, a stunning landscape that's part of the "Los Ilinizas" Ecological Reserve. A natural haven you can't miss.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Laguna Quilotoa
We continue to Quilotoa, an iconic destination in Ecuador, known for its impressive emerald lagoon inside the volcano's crater. Once in Quilotoa, you can hike into the crater, where the lagoon is 400 meters deep. You'll enjoy spectacular views and the lagoon's vibrant emerald hue. If you prefer not to descend to the bottom, you can choose to walk around the crater, which will offer unique panoramic views and beautiful views of the volcano. Entrance $2
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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