Private sightseeing tour Introduction:
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
Pickup included
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.
Lake at Cotopaxi National Park
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
The tour is based in private, therefore feel free to write down the address where you´ll stay and we will provide the pick up without any additional charges as long as you stay in Quito town or the airport area. WE REQUIRE YOU DETAIL YOUR NATIONALITY PLEASE, IT IS NEEDED TO ISSUE THE PERMISSION FOR COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK, THIS INFO IS NEEDED BY THE PARK.
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