2-Days Cotopaxi and Baños Journey

5.0 (3 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Have lots of fun memories with your family and avoid unnecessary crowds during your visit to Ecuador... Have a complete overview of Ecuador's biodiversity and culture, enjoying a quick getaway from Quito! Visit the most popular National Park in Ecuador's mainland, and experience Baños de Agua Santa going out of the beaten path! This is a perfect private and flexible adventure to absorb some of the main highlights of this wonderful country!

What's included

  • Certified English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • 1 night accommodation
  • Private transport
  • Dinner
  • Lunch day # 2
  • Drinks
  • Zip-line Tour
  • Cable Car Ride
  • Devils' Cauldron Waterfall

What to expect

Day 1: Andes, Cotopaxi Volcano and Inca Ruins
  1. Cotopaxi National Park
    4h · Admission ticket included
    This is one of the most popular getaways from Quito. We start at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito, and then we'll travel south along the avenue of the volcanoes. At 9:30 a.m. you will admire the beauty of Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m - 19,347 ft), and you´ll be surrounded by amazing pristine forests, mountains, lagoons, wild horses and ecosystems that change as you go higher on the road! You will see also the exotic wildlife while we walk around the Limpiopungo Lake (3.800 m - 12,467 ft)! Then you will have the amazing challenge to drive uphill way towards the parking lot located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14,763 ft), in order to walk up to the refuge "José Rivas", located at an altitude of 4.800 meters (15,748 ft)!
  2. Cotopaxi National Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit San Agustín del Callo, an impressive colonial farm house in Ecuador, built over Inca structures!
  3. Tungurahua
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon we go towards Baños de Agua Santa (1.800 m), located at the foothills of Tungurahua Volcano (5.000 m) which has been in eruption since 1999! We will stay the overnight at a charming hotel. There we will have time to do a city tour and later on to enjoy its lovely nightlife!
Day 2: Having a Great Taste of the rainforest!
  1. Tungurahua
    1h
    We leave at 08h30, towards the avenue of the waterfalls. On the way we are able to admire the hydroelectric dam and many waterfalls such as: “Gate to Heaven”
  2. Cascada el Manto de la Novia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will use a cable car to get across the Pastaza River canyon!
  3. Cascada El Pailon
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards we will hike one hour down to “Pailón del Diablo”.
  4. Yana Cocha
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch, we descend to the eastern flanks of the Andes to the city of Puyo, located at 800 meters above sea level. There we will experience weather change and Amazon vegetation! We will go to Yanacocha Animal Rescue Center, where we can see important Amazon fauna species of the region such as monkeys, parrots, macaws, alligators, charapas, peccaries and turtles in their natural environment!
  5. Quito Old Town
    3h
    After this great adventure, we will be back in Quito approximately at 18h30, totally amazed about the big variety of ecosystems and wildlife of Ecuador!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel or address within Quito's district, at 8:00 a.m.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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