2-Days Avenue of the Volcanoes Adventure
2 days
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Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park
Stop At: Ecuador Best Tours, Mariana de Jesus St. E7-8 and La Pradera St. La Pradera Neighborhood, close to La Carolina Park, Quito 170518 Ecuador
Start at 08h00 from your hotel or address within Quito's district. We will travel south along the avenue of the volcanoes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
09h30 we will arrive to Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m.a.s.l.), in order to be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lagoons, wild horses and fascinating ecosystems that gradually change as you gain altitude.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
You will see also the exotic wildlife in its habitat while you participate of a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon (3.800 m.a.s.l.). You will also have the opportunity to drive up to the parking lot, located at 4.500 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), in order to hike up to 4.800 meters where the
refuge “Jose Rivas” is located (16,000 feet)!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
We visit San Agustin de Callo, an impressive farm house in Ecuador, built over Inca structures! In the afternoon we arrive to
Hacienda La Ciénega that was shelter of Alexander Von Humboldt in the nineteenth century!
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hacienda La Ciénega
Day 2: Quilotoa Crater Lake
Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador
We leave at 08h00, towards the Indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday). Then we drive towards Quilotoa Volcano that shows a spectacular view of the Andean mountains, passing by the ancestral canyon of the Toachi River and many indigenous communities and farmlands!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
We visit the hut of an indigenous family where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people and maybe learn a few Kichwa words, which is the native language of the Andean region!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
Visit the local and unique Indian market of Zumbahua (Saturday). The tour includes a long walk inside the crater of Quilotoa Volcano, where a very attractive emerald-colour-lagoon is located (3.600 meters). The way back to the top of the crater, where the parking lot is, takes about one hour walking, or there is the option of renting a mule to go back up there!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
Drop off back in Quito at the address you would desire.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park
Stop At: Ecuador Best Tours, Mariana de Jesus St. E7-8 and La Pradera St. La Pradera Neighborhood, close to La Carolina Park, Quito 170518 Ecuador
Start at 08h00 from your hotel or address within Quito's district. We will travel south along the avenue of the volcanoes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
09h30 we will arrive to Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m.a.s.l.), in order to be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lagoons, wild horses and fascinating ecosystems that gradually change as you gain altitude.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
You will see also the exotic wildlife in its habitat while you participate of a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon (3.800 m.a.s.l.). You will also have the opportunity to drive up to the parking lot, located at 4.500 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), in order to hike up to 4.800 meters where the
refuge “Jose Rivas” is located (16,000 feet)!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
We visit San Agustin de Callo, an impressive farm house in Ecuador, built over Inca structures! In the afternoon we arrive to
Hacienda La Ciénega that was shelter of Alexander Von Humboldt in the nineteenth century!
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hacienda La Ciénega
Day 2: Quilotoa Crater Lake
Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador
We leave at 08h00, towards the Indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday). Then we drive towards Quilotoa Volcano that shows a spectacular view of the Andean mountains, passing by the ancestral canyon of the Toachi River and many indigenous communities and farmlands!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
We visit the hut of an indigenous family where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people and maybe learn a few Kichwa words, which is the native language of the Andean region!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
Visit the local and unique Indian market of Zumbahua (Saturday). The tour includes a long walk inside the crater of Quilotoa Volcano, where a very attractive emerald-colour-lagoon is located (3.600 meters). The way back to the top of the crater, where the parking lot is, takes about one hour walking, or there is the option of renting a mule to go back up there!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
Drop off back in Quito at the address you would desire.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 1x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Private transport
- Certified English speaking guide
- Mentioned itinerary and visits
- 1 night accommodation
- Mentioned lodging or similar (depending on availability)
- Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
- Entry/Admission - Mercado Indigena
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
Not included
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to indigenous huts
- Mules or horses ride
- Hotel nights in Quito
- Not specified visits
- Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Aquatic
35%
Cultural
35%
Adrenaline
25%
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