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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This is the best private excursion to save time and explore two of the most attractive volcanoes of Ecuador, and gives you the opportunity to hike and enjoy at stunning landscapes! Quilotoa and Cotopaxi are world-wide-known-volcanoes because of their natural beauty, and friendly access. Go out of the beaten path staying an overnight in a charming and historical colonial hacienda, and discover ancient labors and traditions..! Enjoy with your family and avoid unnecessary crowds while you discover The Avenue of the Volcanoes!
What's included
Certified English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
1 night accommodation
Private transport
Drinks
Entrance fees to indigenous huts
Mules or horses ride
What to expect
Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park
Ecuador Best Tours
5m
Start at 08h00 from your hotel or address within Quito's district. We will travel south along the avenue of the volcanoes.
Cotopaxi National Park
15m · Admission ticket included
09h30 we will arrive to Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m.a.s.l.), in order to be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lagoons, wild horses and fascinating ecosystems that gradually change as you gain altitude.
Cotopaxi National Park
3h · Admission ticket included
You will see also the exotic wildlife in its habitat while you participate of a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon (3.800 m.a.s.l.). You will also have the opportunity to drive up to the parking lot, located at 4.500 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), in order to hike up to 4.800 meters where the
refuge “Jose Rivas” is located (16,000 feet)!
Cotopaxi National Park
10h · Admission ticket included
We visit San Agustin de Callo, an impressive farm house in Ecuador, built over Inca structures! In the afternoon we arrive to
Hacienda La Ciénega that was shelter of Alexander Von Humboldt in the nineteenth century!
Day 2: Quilotoa Crater Lake
Mercado Indigena
4h · Admission ticket included
We leave at 08h00, towards the Indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday). Then we drive towards Quilotoa Volcano that shows a spectacular view of the Andean mountains, passing by the ancestral canyon of the Toachi River and many indigenous communities and farmlands!
Laguna Quilotoa
30m · Admission ticket not included
We visit the hut of an indigenous family where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people and maybe learn a few Kichwa words, which is the native language of the Andean region!
Laguna Quilotoa
2h · Admission ticket included
Visit the local and unique Indian market of Zumbahua (Saturday). The tour includes a long walk inside the crater of Quilotoa Volcano, where a very attractive emerald-colour-lagoon is located (3.600 meters). The way back to the top of the crater, where the parking lot is, takes about one hour walking, or there is the option of renting a mule to go back up there!
Quito Old Town
2h
Drop off back in Quito at the address you would desire.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up will be done at 8:00 a.m., from the address or hotel where travelers will stay the night before the excursion.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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.
