🏨 Cotopaxi Hiking & Biking Volcano 1 Day Activity

Cotopaxi Hiking & Biking Volcano 1 Day

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Quito, Quito

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Trek one of the highest active volcanoes in the world with 5897 m!

Cotopaxi National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Cotopaxi) is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Cotopaxi, Napo and Pichincha Provinces, roughly 50 km south of Quito.

Walking in the National Park, you will notice pumice, ash, stone and other volcanic debris amid the tiny páramos plants. On a day trip to the Cotopaxi National Park it is possible to drive as high as 4500m, then trek up a sandy scree slope to reach the snout of the glacier at 5000m.

Prepare to hike, bike and smile. Trekking for all ages but biking must be experienced or confident with downhill biking. We have in been in operation for over 10 years. TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Certificate of Excellence. We are the preferred partners for G Adventures as well.

What's Included

Lunch

Breakfast

Guide

Mountain Bike with Helmut, Kneepads, Elbowpads * This is an optional activity of approximately 30 minutes. Should be experienced / confident rider.

Transport

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What's Not Included

Additional Snacks / Beverages

TIPS

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Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 1 - 75

Additional Info

Face masks
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitize
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Sunscreen
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Face masks
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitize
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Sunscreen
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Carpedm Adventure will be the meeting point to start the the tour,
• 7.30 am Meet at meeting point for breakfast, CarpeDM Office (Antepara and Los Ríos, Old Town sector)
• 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 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
• 13:00 Equipment Check – Begin Bike ride back to the Limpiapungo lake
• 14:00 Arrive at Limpiapungo lake.
• 15:00 Eat lunch
• 16:00 Return to Quito

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cotopaxi National Park

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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Laguna de Limpiopungo

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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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