4 Day Trip on Avenue of the Volcanoes and Nariz del Diablo Train from Quito

Day 1. Quilotoa Lagoon (3936 meters) 
Leave early in the morning to Quilotoa Lagoon. On the way we’ll observe the colorful landscape of the moors and indigenous communities that inhabit the area. (Possibility to visit a indigenous market depending the day) At the lagoon you can descend inside the crater and return on horseback or simply take a walk around the crater. Lunch in Quilotoa. Overnight in Cotopaxi
Day 2. Cotopaxi Volcano (5987 meters)
 Along the way we’ll see various mountains including, el Corazon, Rumiñahui, Illinizas, Pasochoa, and Atacazo.The national park allows us the opportunity to hike around the lake at the foot of the Volcano. After, we’ll climb the volcano by vehicle until 4,500 meters. We’ll then climb until 4,800 meters where there is a refuge and from there continue up to the glaciers. Of course all plans depend on weather and National Park restrictions.Visit the interpretation Center. Overnight in Baños
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3. Baños Village (Termal baths)
 
 A day of exploration of the town of Baños and the valley of the waterfalls. The Pailon del Diablo, is the largest and most spectacular Ecuador´s falls. There is also an opportunity to visit the hotsprings after which the town has been named. Visit to The House Tree to take amazing pictures. Overnight in Riobamba
Day 4. Devil´s Nose Train Experience.
After breakfast, early in the morning we depart to Alausí, just less than 100km (62 miles), beautiful old town with one hundred houses. Time to take the spectacular train, considered the most difficult train of the XX century. You will descend gradually from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzagging, or hugging the cliffs. In the descending at the lowest point the incredible devil´s nose an interesting rock will appear in the horizon. The train descends and then returns to Alausí again. Then we return to Quito.