Trip Description
This is the perfect Family vacation for anytime of the year! The Cotopaxi National Park features with the best views of the impressive Volcano Cotopaxi. You will spend your days hiking and visiting the volcano area. Each night will be spent at your comfortable lodge with the beautiful views of the volcano land, where you will be treated to delicious meals prepared by the best Andean chef while relaxing by the fire and gazing upon the unbelievable night sky. Let our guides handle all the work while you focus on just enjoying every moment of your vacation. This fantastic Cotopaxi National Park hiking tour is a favorite of our guides and will undoubtedly leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
# Day |
Place |
Elevation |
Day 1: |
Horseback Riding |
3.700 m./ 12.139 ft. |
Day 2: |
Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon |
3.800 m../12,467 ft. |
Day 3: |
Cotopaxi Hike and touch the snow |
4.862 m../ 15.951 ft. |
Day 1:Horseback Riding and Incas Ruins
Elevation:3.700 m./ 12.139 ft.
Transfer from Quito to Cotopaxi national park the meeting point will be at Tambopaxi lodge, where we will start the tour. After a brief lesson to get acquainted with the horses, and once outfitted in the typical "chagra" attire, we will begin our ride from Tambopaxi the rout we going imn the way to Pucará de Salitre, the old Inca fortress. Riding under the shade of the majestic Cotopaxi – the imposing snow-capped volcano, the highest active volcano in the world. Overnight at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Tambopaxi Lodge
Meals: -/Box Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon
Elevation: 3.800m./ 12.467 ft.
We will leave early in the morning 8:00 am and drive to the place called “Limpiopungo” . where is a beautiful lake in the heart of the national park with wonderful views of the magnificent volcano Cotopaxi, from there we will take a hike around the lagoon where we will walk through small Andean grass. Finally, we will return to our comfortable Lodge.
Accommodation: Tambopaxi Lodge
Meals: -/Box Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Cotopaxi Hike and Glacier Skills
Elevation: 4.862 m../ 15.951 ft.
In the morning around 8:00 a.m We will drive to the parking lot from there start the hike for about an hour to the José Ribas Refuge (15,951 ft. / 4862 m.). After rest a short break we’ll continue to the glacier, where we can play in the snow, take pictures and rest. We’ll go back to the Tambopaxi Lodge. We will drive to Quito.
Meals: Box Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: -/-
Services included in the tour cost:
Not included:
1 Person........... 000 USD
Group of 2.........000 USD per person Group of 3.........000 USD per person Group of 4.........000 USD per personIn order to confirm the reservation of any tour service provided by Cotopaxi Travel Company Cia. Ltda. we require a pre-payment of 30% of the tour price. The remainder is to be carried out before climbing tour or travel starts. We will not send confirmations, vouchers or flight tickets until the full balance has been received, and we reserve the right to cancel your trip if full payment is not received prior to the start date.
PRICES, SURCHARGES AND CREDIT CARD CHARGES
All prices we advertise are accurate at the date published/advised, but we reserve the right to change any of those prices prior to booking. Before you make a booking we will give you the up-to-date price of your chosen programme including the cost of any peak-season supplements, upgrades or additional facilities which you have requested.
For all payments made by credit card, a 6% service fee will be added to the cost. The additional costs for every transfer made out to Cotopaxi Travel Company Cia. Ltda. Ecuadorian Taxes and bank transfer fees, will have to be paid by you, the client. We are obligated tu charge 12% IVA for every payment realized by Ecuadorian citizens.
Cancellation by You
Notice of cancellation by you must be given in writing. Should you cancel, the following scale of charges will apply:
Cancellation by Cotopaxi Travel Company
A trip may be cancelled as a result of unforeseen events and beyond Cotopaxi Travel´s control including but not limited to war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural Cotopaxi Travel• Calle Guayaquil 6-74 y Sanchez de Orellana- Latacunga - Cotopaxi - Ecuador Terms & Conditions 2 or nuclear disaster, fire, epidemics or health risks, closed or congested airports, ports or stations, changes imposed by re-scheduling or cancellation of transport, adverse weather conditions.
Country / Location: Ecuador
Ecuador is a fantastic destination that offers plenty of options for travel lovers. In addition to the Andes, Galápagos and Amazon Jungle are also part of this amazing land.
Difficulty: (Beginner) No prior climbing experience is required. Climbers should be in good physical condition and it is highly recommended that they have some backpacking experience.
Places: *Available
Trip-code: Number ►Cotoclimb-2D
Duration: 3 days
Participants: Minimum: 2 Maximum: 12
Mountain Guide / TripAdvisor: Fernando Iza
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
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