2-Day Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon: Biking and Hiking

This mountain package tour will take you to some of the most amazing places in the Ecuadorian highlands. The Andes mountains are popular for its majestic landscapes, there is this fabulous set of volcanoes and call them the Volcano Avenue. Here you are going to see varied paramo landscapes, indigenous communities, and various flora and fauna species.

Itinerary

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:
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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:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"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."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Near public transportation"
"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:"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Passport numbers"
"Date of birth"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Nationality"
"Food restrictions"
"Medical restrictions"
"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."
"Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee)."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: Plaza Foch, QGW5+7WW, Mariscal Foch, Quito 170143, Ecuador

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• Accommodation 1 night in a double room with private bathroom (based on number of travelers).
• Transportation from and to Quito’s meeting point (Plaza foch)
• Cotopaxi biking tour, mountain bike & helmet
• 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
• 2x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park

Não Incluído

• Mules at Quilotoa for the way back to the top of the crater (optional $ 8).
• Contribution to the community.
• Optional tips for the guide.

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