Elevate: A Day's Odyssey to Cotopaxi's Majestic Heights!
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About This Experience in Quito
Why Visit Quito?
Quito, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Quito provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Quito
You can reach Quito, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- What’s Included:
- Transport
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Guide
What's Not Included
- What’s Not Included:
- Additional Snacks / Beverages
- TIPS
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, hiking boots or trekking shoes, sunglasse, suncream and extra snacks and waters
- Face masks
- Hand sanitize
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Extra snacks and water
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Carpedm Adventure7:30am - 7:45am Hilton Colon Hotel - Juan Leon Mera Entrance
End Point
Limpiopungo Lagoon7:30am - 7:45am Hilton Colon Hotel - Juan Leon Mera Entrance
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Carpedm Adventure will be the meeting point to start the the tour, • 7 2 hours
Carpedm Adventure will be the meeting point to start the the tour, • 7.20 am Go F.A.R. / CarpeDM Operations Office (Antepara and Los Ríos, Old Town sector)next to Secret Garden Hostel • 7:30 am Pick Up Hilton Colon Hotel • 7:45 am Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park • 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park • 10:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Centre: The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals etc. • 10:30 4600m car park, begin hike up to the refuge • 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. return to parking lot • 14:00 Arrive at Limpiapungo lake. • 15:00 Eat lunch • 16:00 Return to Quito
Due to its perfectly symmetrical cone, covered in... 5 hours
Due to its perfectly symmetrical cone, covered in a thick blanket of snow and ice, the Cotopaxi is one of the tourist highlights in Ecuador and it’s most visited and climbed volcano. The Cotopaxi National Park is situated in a beautiful paramo plateau, where wild horses graze on the extensive plains at the foot of the volcano or gather to drink at the lovely Limpiopungo lagoon, which reflects the white peaks of nearby Volcan Rumiñahui and makes a great spot for watching waterfowl and other birds.
Limpiopungo Lagoon is a beautiful lake formed by water from the glaciers 30 minutes
Limpiopungo Lagoon is a beautiful lake formed by water from the glaciers. Located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Limpiopungo is like a mirror that reflects the Cotopaxi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.