Cotopaxi Volcano Tour from Quito – Day Trip to the Andes
Overview
Cotopaxi National Park is located in the eastern mountain range of the Andes. Cotopaxi is the second-highest volcano in Ecuador with a height of 5897 meters. It is surrounded by other mountains such as Sincholagua, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, all within the avenue of volcanoes. With its wonderful symmetrical shape, it is an excellent stratovolcano, translated from Quichua into Spanish as the neck of the moon.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
- Transport by private vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
Arrival to the southern entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park.
2
Stop 2
Arriving at the parking lot at 4600 (15.091ft) above sea level. Our hike starting to the Refugio Padre Ribas where we can get a hot drink.
3
Stop 3
Hiking in the limpiopungo lagoon.
4
Stop 4
Lunch in a local restaurant.
5
Stop 5
Driving back to Quito
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Special Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Hats and gloves for cold.
• Sunglases
• Sunblock
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