Cultural tour: haciendas and nature
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About this activity
The Cotopaxi is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Cotopaxi Province, Napo Province and Pichincha Province, at approximately 50 km south of Quito. Trek one of the highest active volcanoes in the world with 5897 m!
You will stop on the road for breakfast before visit of the Cotopaxi reserve, and trek to the refuge, 4864 metres of altitude..
During the afternoon we will visit the Hacienda San Augustin del Callo and La Cienega.
Gourmet lunch at La Cienega.
Return to Quito in the late afternoon.
Itinerary
• 06:30 Pick-up at your hotel, Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park
• 7:30 breakfast.
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals etc.
• 10:30 Limpiopungo Lake.
• 11:00 Begin hike up car-park 4500 m.
• 12:30 Reach view point at 4.864 m. and return to parking lot.
• 13:00 Visit of San Augustin del Callo.
• 14:00 Visit of La Cienega and lunch at La Cienega, beautiful historic Hacienda.
• 15:30 Return to Quito
• Visit of Rose plantation in option (+ $ 15 per Person)
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You will stop on the road for breakfast before visit of the Cotopaxi reserve, and trek to the refuge, 4864 metres of altitude..
During the afternoon we will visit the Hacienda San Augustin del Callo and La Cienega.
Gourmet lunch at La Cienega.
Return to Quito in the late afternoon.
Itinerary
• 06:30 Pick-up at your hotel, Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park
• 7:30 breakfast.
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals etc.
• 10:30 Limpiopungo Lake.
• 11:00 Begin hike up car-park 4500 m.
• 12:30 Reach view point at 4.864 m. and return to parking lot.
• 13:00 Visit of San Augustin del Callo.
• 14:00 Visit of La Cienega and lunch at La Cienega, beautiful historic Hacienda.
• 15:30 Return to Quito
• Visit of Rose plantation in option (+ $ 15 per Person)
Included
- National Park fees.
- Bottled water.
- Breakfast
- Lunch.
- All activities.
- Professional art historian guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Small-group tour.
- Small snacks.
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Any other activity not specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
75%
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