ITINERARY: DAY 1
- Pick up at 8:30 am at your hotel (We recommend staying in the urban area of Quito)
- We travel to the Cotopaxi Volcano
- Entrance to the National Park.
- Stops to buy and photographs of the landscapes.
- Ascent to the parking lot by car.
- Ascent on foot to the José Rivas Refuge at 4864 m.a.s.l.
- Hike to the glaciers of the volcano at 5000 m.a.s.l.
- Descent to the Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Lunch (soup, main dish and drink)
- Transfer to the hotel in Machachi
- Rest at your hotel (Chuquirahua Lodge or similar)
DAY 2
- Pick up at 8:30 am at your hotel
- Departure to the Quilotoa lagoon
- Visit to the indigenous market Saquisilí / Pujilí / Zumbahua (depending on the day of departure)
- Visit to the painters of Tigua.
- Visit to the Toachi canyon.
- Arrival at the Quilotoa lagoon (contribution to the community $2.00)
- Descent to the lagoon and time to enjoy
- Kayak rental $3.50 or mules $10 (optional not included)
- Lunch (soup, main dish and drink)
- Departure to the city of Baños
- Free night
- Rest at your hotel (Hotel Selina or similar)
DAY 3
- Breakfast and start of activities in Baños de Agua Santa
- Visit in the small town of Baños
- Tour of the route of the waterfalls.
- Visit to the Pailón del Diablo waterfall.
- Optional visit to the San Martin adventure park
- Photos in theme parks
- Lunch (soup, main dish and drink)
- Departure to Chimborazo
- Rest at your hotel (Casa Condór)
DAY 4
- Breakfast and start of activities in Chimborazo
- Entrance to the reserve of the Chimborazo Volcano
- Arrival at the first Refuge Hns. Carrel with the vehicle at 4800m.
- Walk of approx. 1 hour to the second refuge Whymper 5000m
- We travel the last 100 meters to Laguna Condor Cocha at 5100m
- Descent and departure from Chimborazo
- Lunch around 3:30 pm (soup, entree and drink)
- Return to Quito and end of the tour
Points of Interest
- Quito
- Private transportation for maximum comfort
- Expert tour guide for a personalized experience
- Enjoy inclusive traditional breakfast and lunch
- Exclusive entrance to top attractions including Cotopaxi, Limpiopungo Lagoon, and Quilotoa
- Cultural encounters in Tigua and Baños
- Discover the majestic Chimborazo with a local visit
- Comfortable lodging to relax after an adventurous day
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Tickets to parks, activities, extreme sports
- Dinner
Cotopaxi is Ecuador’s tallest active volcano notable for its near-perfect conical shape that reaches 5,897 meters above sea level. Nestled in the Andes and neighboring Galapagos, it stands as a globally recognized symbol of our world’s natural beauty. Engage in a captivating 4-day, 3-night expedition where breathtaking scenes are abundant, and the shifts in flora, fauna, and weather showcase a diversity that only takes hours to experience. Are you set for this exploration?
Our vehicles undergo regular checks and relentless maintenance for superior safety.
Our drivers are continuously educated professionals. Our guides are accredited and proficient in Spanish or English.
We deliver high-quality services to ensure an awe-inspiring journey.
We acknowledge this tour’s significance to you, and from your country’s arrival, we will create a homely atmosphere.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
