Private Cotopaxi National Park + Quilotoa
Visit Cotopaxi National Park with this full-day tour departing from Quito. Visit the interpretation center, Lake “Limpiopungo” and hike the highest active volcano "Cotopaxi". Your guided tour comes with pickup and drop-off from a designed spot by the operator ( near the hotel of the passenger).
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Private Cotopaxi National Park + Quilotoa
Pickup included
What's included in Private Cotopaxi National Park + Quilotoa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Quito
We pick you up at 8:00 am at your hotel, then we transfer you from Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park.
Cotopaxi National Park
Departure from Quito is at 8am approx., By the "Pan-Americana Sur" way, admiring the beautiful Andean landscapes. Visit the National Park with its interpretation center where animals are exposed in the area, stop at Lake “Limpiopungo” and we can also climb to the refuge of the highest active volcano "Cotopaxi" of 5897 meters high. Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area located in Ecuador Latacunga Canton in the Province of Cotopaxi in Ecuador. Inside the park and in the territory of the province of Cotopaxi is the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano. It was the first national park to be established in the mainland of Ecuador and the country's second. Its ecosystem is home to several arboreal species, especially pine, live species of cypress, pine, spruce and ash trees. Finally get to rest and enjoy nature at a hotel-refuge before returning to Quito.
Quilotoa
As we continue our journey towards the Quilotoa Volcano, we will pass through the indigenous community of Tigua, famous for its Andean-themed handicrafts. We will then continue to the community of Zumbahua, where we will stop at the Toachi River Canyon viewpoint to take photos. Afterward, we will proceed to the lagoon viewpoint, where we will have a breathtaking view of the entire volcanic crater and its stunning turquoise lagoon. From this point, the hike begins. If time and weather conditions permit, we will take a short walk to fully appreciate the majestic view of the volcano.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is confortable shoes and warm clothing
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Quito urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.
Meeting / End Points
- Quito
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual
