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Cotopaxi 1 day

Economic - Daily Tour
Includes:
  • Transport
  • Sight Seeing
  • Food

Cotopaxi National Park tour is an exciting day that begins with spectacular views of the Andean landscape in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Once inside the National Park you will  hike up  to  the  refuge  that  is  located  at  4800m  / 15748  ft,  time  to  rest will  be good to refill your energy.

Once done with the first part of the hiking you will continue a little more till you reach for the glaciers, a total altitude of 5000m / 16404 ft. On your way back you are going to stop again at the refuge to have a deserved lunch, followed by a down hilling to Limpiopungo Lagoon. You will return to the parking lot and take the way back to Quito. The weather of Cotopaxi is unpredictable so we recommend bringing warm clothing with you.

ITINERARY: 

  • Pick up at 07:00am 
  • Travel to Cotopaxi National Park – Arrival
  • Explanation about volcano, animals, plants etc. (4600m  15091ft)
  • Start hiking to Jose Rivas Refugee (4800 m  15748 ft). 45 minutes.
  • After a short rest, hikes till the glaciers (5000m /16404 ft.)
  • Hike down to the parking, followed by short bicycle tour. Prior a briefing
  • Hiking around to Limpiopungo Lake.
  • Lunch
  • Return to Quito

Details

Cost Includes:
  • Transportation from Quito to Cotopaxi and way back 
  • Bilingual Guide 
  • Lunch 
  • Bicycles + helmet 
Cost Excludes:
  • Tips 
  • Snacks
  • Items not mention on the itinerary.