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A snow-capped mountain with a plume of smoke rising from its peak. 1
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A house with a yellow roof and a signboard. 3
By Hoteles & Servicios
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,040 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Cotopaxi Volcano
    • Hike to José Rivas refuge
    • Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon

Activity location

    • Cotopaxi National Park
    • Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Junín Oe1- 61 y, Quito 170401, Ecuador | Friends Hotel & Rooftop is on Junin Street; on the corner you will see Manuel Saen´z House
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Cotopaxi Volcano Hiking Day Trip

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿6,417.82 x 1 Adult฿6,417.82
Total
Price is ฿6,417.82
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hike to Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Inclusions
    Hike to José Rivas Refuge
  • Inclusions
    Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Extra activities
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees
  • Exclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness, People with high blood pressure, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Acclimatisation,

    We'll have our first technical stop at an altitude of 2,945 metres above sea level (9,662.07 feet) for acclimatisation, and photographs.
    Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park at 3200 metres (10498.69 feet) above sea level.
    Explanation in the lower part of the National Park of the endemic flora, and fauna.
    Visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Centre.
    Interpretive Centre allows you to learn more about the Cotopaxi National Park. Visit the four rooms of the Interpretation Centre to explore the Cotopaxi National Park ecosystem.
    Continue by vehicle to the parking area at 4,600 m.a.s.l (15,091.86 feet).
    Hike to José Rivas Refuge
    At an impressive altitude of 4,864 metres (15,748.03 feet), this hike offers a unique opportunity to experience high-altitude beauty without needing technical equipment or prior mountaineering experience. Our guided trek takes you through awe-inspiring landscapes, passing by rugged terrain and sweeping vistas of the surrounding Andean peaks.
    Return to the parking area.
    Walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon
    As you stroll along its shores, you'll be enchanted by the reflection of the snow-capped mountains on the crystal-clear waters, creating a mesmerising scene perfect for photography and quiet contemplation. The lagoon is a haven for birdwatchers, with various species of waterfowl and Andean birds gracing the area.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cotopaxi National Park
    • Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Junín Oe1- 61 y, Quito 170401, Ecuador | Friends Hotel & Rooftop is on Junin Street; on the corner you will see Manuel Saen´z House
    • Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador