Wonderful Ecuador

TOUR QUITO- COTOPAXI- BAÑOS

ABOUT
WHAT´S INCLUDED
ITINERARY
DEPARTURE AND RETURN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Wonderful Ecuador Travel Agency

About this trip

Get to know the impressive Cotopaxi volcano! Walk along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon and hike to the volcano’s refuge!

  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English and Spanish
What’s included
  • Hotel pick-up Quito
  • Drop-off Baños de Agua Santa
  • Stops: Avenue of the volcanoes
  • Entry/Admission: Cotopaxi National Park
  • Entry/Admission: Interpretation Center
  • Entry/Admission: Limpiopungo lagoon
  • Hike: José Rivas Refuge
  • Box Lunch (Vegan option available)
What’s not included
  • Tips
  • Extra Activities in Baños (Tree House, Waterfall Route)
  • Others not specified

USD$ 90

/pax

  • 1 Day
  • Minimum: 2 person
  • 8:30 am

Itinerary

Pick Up
Quito

From your accommodation in Quito, we will travel by car for approximately 2h30min until we reach the park entrance. During the journey and with favorable weather, we will observe representative volcanoes such as Illinizas, Cotopaxi and Tungurahua.

First Stop
Cotopaxi National Park
Centro de Interpretación

We will check in and prepare to visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center at 3,600 meters above sea level, where we will learn about the history of the Cotopaxi volcano, plants, animals and geographical data of the place. In addition, we will take advantage of the place to acclimatize for the next visit.

Second Stop
Limpiopungo Lagoon
Laguna Limpiopungo

We will begin our visit with a walk through the lagoon, where we will see animals such as the paramo wolf, the curiquingue and plants such as the chuquiragua. Afterwards, we will go to the José Rivas refuge, which is at 4,864 meters above sea level. There we will take a walk of approximately 1h30min (optional) where we will be able to observe the extensive areas of paramo formations. In addition, we will take the opportunity to have our Box Lunch.

Drop off
Baños

Once ready, we will begin our trip to the city of Baños de Agua Santa. On the way, depending on the weather conditions, we will observe the Chimborazo and Tungurahua volcanoes. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at our office or at your hotel in Baños within the city.

Departure and Return

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request a pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The guide will contact you days before the trip.

Meeting Point

Basílica del Voto Nacional Venezuela 11-236, Quito 170130, Ecuador

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The guide will contact you days before the trip.

End Point

Oriente 1253, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

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The tour can end at our office or at your hotel within the city

Additional Information

For a better experience we recommend bringing the following items:

  • Hiking shoes
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Sweets to combat altitude sickness and maintain energy
  • Entry/Admission: Limpiopungo lagoon
  • Hike: José Rivas Refuge
  • Box Lunch (Vegan option available)

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