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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Don't waste time waiting for large group-tours and just have lots of fun with your family or friends from the begining to the end. Avoid unnecessary crowds when you visit the second highest active volcano of the world, and enjoy the majesty of one of the most beautiful mountains on this planet without rushing, from the comfort of a private, customizable and flexible tour with a fabulous stop for lunch at a 300-years-old-hacienda! Enjoy the company of a local expert, and learn that altitud is not as bad as people think. Go for personal challenges, and live a real and an unforgettable life-time-experience in the Andes of Ecuador!!
What's included
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Certified naturalist english speaking guide
Drinks
What to expect
Quito
5m
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.
Cotopaxi National Park
1h · Admission ticket included
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!
Laguna de Limpiopungo
45m · Admission ticket included
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.
Cotopaxi National Park
2h · Admission ticket included
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).
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Quito
1h
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!
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please be ready 5 minutes before starting time, at your hotel front desk.
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
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.
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
