Take an exciting bike ride into Cotopaxi Volcano National Park. Start the day driving through the Avenue of the Volcanoes deep into the spectacular and unique Andean Pármo. Once in the iconic National Park hike to the Limpiopungo Lake and afterwards take a bike ride downhill to the control point. The day-trip includes Breakfast and Lunch and Water, plus basic biking equipment. A professional biking guide will accompany you.
NOTE: This is a sample itinerary. Please keep in mind that due to the nature of this tour and the given that Cotopaxi is an active volcano, this itinerary may vary.
Meet at 6:45am with the guide and the group at the designated meeting point.
At 7am we leave Quito by car driving south for approx. 1.5-hour through the Pan-American highway aka. Avenue of the Volcanoes. We'll then reach the park entrance of Cotopaxi National Park and the get ready to enjoy a fresh Andean-style breakfast.
Drive through pine forest and soon reach the Interpretation Center Mariscal and get to know the volcano and its unique fauna and flora.
Afterwards, and depending on the physical abilities of the group, drive towards Limpiopungo Lake located at 3.800 m or Rinconada camping zone, to enjoy a hike around this stunning environment to observe birds and the magnificent view of Cotopaxi Volcano
Get your helmets, gloves on and begin your bike adventure. Bike on dirt roads through volcanic ash and a tundra landscape for about 7 kilometers until the North gate of the Park and continue along the Paramo landscape until reaching the main entrance of the park. 10 km. approx. - ride on paved road). Cross the main gate and bike along a short pine forest single trek to reach the main road.
A stop between activities will give us time to enjoy a well-deserved lunch to regain strength.
Say goodbye to the volcano and get in the van again to drive back. We'll be reaching Quito at around 4pm.
NOTE: This is a sample itinerary. Please keep in mind that due to the nature of this tour and the given that Cotopaxi is an active volcano, this itinerary may vary.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• Emergency ONLY phone number (local): (593) 992747880 • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participantsNOTE: This day tour is subject to availability and last minute changes due to forces beyond our control (force majeure) - no refunds will be applicable in this case. This tour is not private - travelers will share the services with a group of fellow travelers (max 12 per group) NOTE (IMPORTANT): The following info from each traveler is a compulsory requirement in order to be included in the supplier’s insurance. Please provide this information as soon as possible (before travel date). Names (as they appear on the passport): Passport Number: Date of Birth: Emergency Phone Number: * If travelers fail to provide this information two days prior to date of travel, the health insurance cannot NOT be applied. NOTE (travel insurance age restriction): Travel insurance for this tour is applicable to travelers up to 69 years old ONLY. We encourage travelers of more the 69 years to hire private travel insurance, as unfortunately, they will not be covered with ours. DAY-TRIP INCLUDES: Bilingual Professional Guide Transportation from Quito and back (at meeting point Magic Bean Restaurant) Guided Hike and Bike ride in Cotopaxi Volcano (Basic biking equipment: Bike, helmet) Lunch (no a la carte) NOT INCLUDED Other Meals Cost of extra activities not listed in the itinerary Tips & gratuities (optional)