Cotopaxi & Baños de Agua Santa 2 Days 1 Night
ID: GYG831333-1320148
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Country: Ecuador
Duration:
2 days
Description
A tour of Cotopaxi and Baños includes exploring the impressive Cotopaxi volcano, with hiking and panoramic views, followed by adventure activities in Baños.
DAY 1: Quito – Cotopaxi – Limpiopungo Lagoon – Baños City
Our journey begins in Quito, heading south along the Pan-American Highway, also known as the Avenue of the Volcanoes, to reach the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano. This nearly perfect conical snow-capped volcano is unique on the planet and, along with the Galápagos, is perhaps the greatest symbol of our natural wealth known worldwide. It tops the list of Ecuador's must-visit tourist sites alongside Chimborazo Volcano. Here, you can take a walk around the beautiful Limpiopungo Lagoon, filled with flora and fauna. There are high chances of seeing foxes, deer, rabbits, condors and other birds. We will then have lunch at a local restaurant.
We will continue driving to Baños de Agua Santa, where you will have the afternoon free to explore the town on your own and discover its magical surroundings.
Included: accommodation at Hotel Sangay (or similar) in a Standard Double Room and lunch in a local restaurant.
Not included: breakfast and dinner.
DAY 2: Baños City – Route of the Waterfalls – Agoyán – Manto de la Novia – Tarabita - Pailón del Diablo – Tree House (Casa del árbol) – Manos de la Pachamama Viewpoint – Quito
After breakfast, we begin the day by driving along the Route of the Waterfalls, one of the most popular activities in Baños. Each year, thousands of tourists seek to undertake this magnificent journey filled with beautiful landscapes and impressive waterfalls. It stretches for about 15 kilometers (9,321 miles). Several waterfalls adorn the landscape along this route, including one of the most impressive and famous in the country: the Pailón del Diablo. We will take a break to have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Tree House (Casa del árbol) and Manos de la Pachamama viewpoint, the best place to take amazing photos before returning to Quito.
Included: Breakfast and lunch
Not included: Dinner.
Highlights
- This tour is filled with nature and adventure.
- Cotopaxi National Park is one of Ecuador's main tourist attractions.
- Baños is a city full of magic and traditions waiting for you.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.