2-Day Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito
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2-Day Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito
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2-Day Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito

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Day 1: COTOPAXI BIKING - VOLCANO AVENUE VIEW

Stop At: Avenida De Los Volcanes, Riobamba Ecuador
You will begin your trip with a spectacular view of the Andean landscape and of course La Avenida de Los Volcanes.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
Once you arrive at the National Park you can hike up to the refuge at 4,864 meters above sea level. After a safety briefing, you will commence your downhill descent on mountain bikes! The journey finishes at the beautiful lagoon at the base of Cotopaxi.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation Hacienda Papagayo or similar

Day 2: QUILOTOA LAGOON

Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador
This full-day cultural tour begins with a visit to a local indigenous market, Saquisili (Thursdays) or the Pujili market (Sundays).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
The next activity of this day will be the trip to Laguna Quilotoa which is an astonishing emerald colored lagoon inside a large volcano crater (3,800m altitude). Before reaching the Crater main point you’ll pass through the ancient canyon of Zumbahua town, where you can see many indigenous towns and farmlands. Arriving inside the crater you are going to be able to appreciate the vast and gorgeous lagoon landscape. Later, you will visit a local indigenous home where you’ll have the unique opportunity to interact with the inhabitants. After lunch, you will hike down to the lagoons shore and will be bringing back to Quito.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • 2x Breakfast
  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • Accommodation 1 night in a double room with private bathroom at Hostería Papagayo or similar.
  • Professional bilingual guides
  • Transportation from and to Quito’s meeting point (Plaza foch)
  • Activities as described in the itinerary
  • Cotopaxi biking tour, mountain bike & helmet
  • 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
  • Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
Not included
  • Mules at Quilotoa for the way back to the top of the crater (optional $ 8)
  • Contribution to the community
  • Additional food or beverages
  • Optional tips for the guide
  • Personal health & travel insurance
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Important things to bring: warm, windproof and waterproof clothing, appropriate shoes or boots, water, sunblock, sunglasses, pocket money, and passport.
  • Keep in mind that climate at 4000 meters can change suddenly from sunny to cold with stormy winds and wet snow.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children rates only applies if the child stays in the same room.
  • In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:
  • Room type (twin, matrimonial) or triple (in case of a group with 3 or more guests)
  • Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp)
  • For all guests:
  • Passport numbers
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Food restrictions
  • Medical restrictions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc).
  • The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
  • It is mandatory that you will have current travel insurance including health insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
25%
Original
20%
Reviews
5.0
2
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codcity2
5 | 2018-03-17

Highly recommended. Packed with right amount of activities - hiking to the refuge and biking down on the grumpy roads, a lot of fun!

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