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Cotopaxi Volcano PRIVATE Day Trip

Cotopaxi National Park

  • 6–8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Ecuador has a countless number of landscapes and one of the highlight is the Andes where are located countless volcanoes and one of this is Cotopaxi which is a mythical volcano with 5897 meters and the second highest in Ecuador. Surrounded by Inca ruins, lakes and wild horses grazing its highland grasses, it's a highlight of any trip to Ecuador. It is located only two hours south of Quito

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • English speaking guide
  • Activities as mentioned in the program
  • Bottle of water

What's not

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. We´ll drive from Quito through Andean volcanoes avenue heading south to the Cotopaxi National Park; Once in the park we'll visit a natural museum to learn about its nature, geology, history and eruptions of Cotopaxi volcano (5897m). Our next stop is at Limpiopungo Lake (3800 mts. ) where we'll make an acclimatizing walk while observing some variety of birds like ducks, eagles and Andean gulls. Afterwards we drive to the parking lot (4600 mts. ) from here on clear days we have incredible view of the Andean landscape. If our condition is good there is a chance to hike up for 45 minute to the José Ribas refuge (4800 mts. ) where you can taste a delicious hot chocolate for warmth. A delicious lunch awaits us as optional served at a local restaurant with a Ecuadorian food. Finally we back to Quito.

    4 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Ecuador Tour Guide
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Quito

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 338 day trips we list in Quito.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Quito

Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.

The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.

Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).

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