1 day tour

Cotopaxi Volcano - Hike Excursion - Shared Group

$ 70 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Cotopaxi Volcano - Hike Excursion - Shared Group

This tour includes:

Meals

Lunch

Guide

english-spanish guide

Transport

Touristic Shared bus

Not included:

Accommodation

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Cotopaxi Volcano - Hike Excursion - Shared Group

  • Day 1 Hiking Excursion In Cotopaxi Volcano
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking Excursion In Cotopaxi Volcano

      You will wake up early, and after departure, you will explore Cotopaxi National Park through a beautiful hike. You will see the volcano towering at 5897 meters, whose peak boasts a perfectly symmetrical snow-capped cone, and picturesque surrounding parkland. The Cotopaxi volcano is the second-highest summit in Ecuador (19,347 feet). But there is more than meets the eye. It is one of the worldโ€™s most active volcanoes! Its dome, whose form is almost perfect, is covered with eternal snow. 


      You will start at Lake Limpiopungo, where you may find a variety of birds, and occasionally even wild horses. A short walk around the lake will allow you to admire the Andean plant and animal life along the way. 


      You will explore the rugged surroundings and stunning scenery of Cotopaxi National Park and Cotopaxi Volcano and enjoy heading ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-foot (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge, here, you will have a spectacular view of Cotopaxi Volcanoโ€™s gigantic cone, The distance is short and the hike presents no technical difficulty. but make sure to stay hydrated to avoid the effects of altitude, and bring warm clothes (hat, scarf, gloves, warm upper layers, wind/rainproof jacket). 


      This will be an excellent way to discover the mythical Andean landscapes in a truly unique way, in the afternoon, you will return to Quito.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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