Cotopaxi Bike & Hike
Itinerary
The tour to Cotopaxi National Park is an exciting and action-packed day that begins with the jaw-dropping views of the Andean landscape along the Avenida de los Volcanes – the Volcano Avenue, or the vast strip of land that showcases Ecuador’s peaks en route to our destination.
On this full day tour you will not only experience beautiful glimpses and views of the Cotopaxi slopes, but you will also learn about the animals and plants native to the region.
Once inside the National Park we hike up to the refugee that is located at 4600 m, where we are going to have a little rest to recharge and enjoy the view of the park. After our break we are going to enjoy about 1 hour of downhill cycling to Limpiopungo Lagoon.
Before returning to Quito, we will have our well- deserved lunch.
Where to meet
- 07:15 AM in New Town (La Plaza Foch)
- 07:30 AM in Old Town (Plaza San Blas)
| Itinerary |
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| Pick up at New Town (La Plaza Foch) a las 7:15, 7:30 in Old Town (Plaza San Blas). |
| Travel to Cotopaxi National Park. |
| Arrive at parking place, explanation about volcano /animals/ plants/etc. |
| Start hiking to Jose Rivas Refuge (4600 m./ 15.748ft.) – approx. 1 hour. |
| After a short rest, hike down to the parking lot. |
| Bike downhill to Limpiopungo Lagoon – approx. 1 hour. |
| Lunch. |
| Return to Quito (Arrival at approx. 5.00 pm). |
Included
- Transportation from Quito to Cotopaxi and return
- Bilingual Guide
- Mountain bike and helmet
- Lunch
Excluded
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary
- Breakfast
- Tips
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable shoes for hiking & biking
- Hat
- Gloves (not required but helps for biking)
Note: The weather in Cotopaxi is unpredictable, and at such altitude you will want to bring warm layers!
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