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Cotopaxi Guided Tour with Transportation from Baños to Quito｜Ecuador
Cotopaxi Guided Tour with Transportation from Baños to Quito｜Ecuador
Cotopaxi Guided Tour with Transportation from Baños to Quito｜Ecuador
Cotopaxi Guided Tour with Transportation from Baños to Quito｜Ecuador
Cotopaxi Guided Tour with Transportation from Baños to Quito｜Ecuador

Cotopaxi Guided Tour with Transportation from Baños to Quito｜Ecuador

Ecuador-Cotopaxi
Duration:10 hour(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Arrival at Control Caspi
  • Visit and tour of the Limpiopungo Lagoon.
  • Hike to the José Rivas Hut, located at 4,800 meters above sea level (15,748 feet)
  • Descent from the volcano to the parking lot
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Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodHotel transfer
Departure TimeEarly Departure (Before 8 am)
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementLunch included
Additional service & facilityTransfer included
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Eco-tourism, Hiking
TransportCharter car, Walking

Product Info

Optimize your return with our transportation from Baños to Quito on a guided tour to the Cotopaxi National Park. Explore the second highest active volcano in the world, hike to the José Rivas Refuge (4,864 meters above sea level), and enjoy a comfortable and efficient experience amid spectacular Andean landscapes.

What should you bring?
Camera.
Sunglasses.
Extra cash.
Sunscreen.
Bottle of water (1 liter).
Warm, cozy clothes and comfortable shoes.
Recommendations:
Gear: It is recommended to wear warm, waterproof clothing and hiking boots.
Acclimatization: It is important to acclimatize to the altitude before starting the ascent. It is recommended to spend at least one day in Baños de Agua Santa (1,820 meters above sea level / 5,971 feet) before starting the hike.
Physical condition: The ascent of the Cotopaxi volcano is a demanding activity that requires good physical condition.
Itinerary
6:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in the city of Baños de Agua Santa by private vehicle.
9:00 AM: Once the group has changed to our touristic transportation, the scheduled tour will begin.
10:00 AM: Arrival at the first station, "Control Caspi", located at 3,200 meters above sea level (10,498 feet).
10:30 AM: Continue by vehicle to the "Mariscal Sucre" Interpretation Center, located at 3,800 meters above sea level (12,467 feet). Visit to the center for 30 minutes to learn about the flora, fauna, and history of Cotopaxi Volcano.
11:00 AM: Visit and tour of the Limpiopungo Lagoon. Located northwest of Cotopaxi Volcano, at 3,800 meters above sea level (12,467 feet).
11:45 AM: Drive to the parking lot located at 4,500 meters above sea level (14,763 feet).
12:00 PM: Start of the hike to the José Rivas Refuge, the only refuge on Cotopaxi, located at 4,800 meters (15,748 feet) above sea level. The ascent takes about 1 hour.
1:00 PM: Arrival at the Jose Ribas shelter.
1:30 PM: In favorable weather conditions, the trek can be continued to the glaciers of the volcano.
2:00 PM: Descent from the volcano to the parking lot, with an approximate duration of 1 hour.
3:00 PM: Lunch.
6:00 PM: Arrival in Quito City. (Arrival at more than 50 hotels in the tourist area of Quito).

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: People with heart problems

  • Not Suitable For: People with altitude sickness

  • Not Suitable For: People with high blood pressure

  • Not Suitable For: Babies under 1 year

  • Not Suitable For: People over 95 years

  • What To Bring: Passport or ID card

  • What To Bring: Comfortable shoes

  • What To Bring: Hat

  • What To Bring: Camera

  • What To Bring: Hiking shoes

  • What To Bring: Biodegradable sunscreen

  • What To Bring: Comfortable clothes

  • What To Bring: Gloves

  • What To Bring: Long pants

  • What To Bring: Climbing gear

  • What To Bring: Cash

  • What To Bring: Clothes that can get dirty

  • What To Bring: Passport, copy accepted

  • What To Bring: Daypack

  • What To Bring: Charged Smartphone

  • What To Bring: Hiking pants

  • What To Bring: Closed-toe shoes

  • Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs

  • Not Allowed: Feeding animals

  • Not Allowed: Touching animals

  • Not Allowed: Riding the animals

  • Know Before You Go: Recommendations:

  • Know Before You Go: Gear: It is recommended to bring warm and waterproof clothing, trekking shoes, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, water, and snacks.

  • Know Before You Go: Physical condition: The hike and the downhill bike ride are activities that require a good level of fitness.

  • Know Before You Go: Acclimatization: It is important to acclimatize to the altitude before starting the hike. It is recommended to spend at least one day in Quito (2,800 meters above sea level / 9,186.35 feet) before starting the activity.

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