From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano and Limpiopungo Lagoon Tour
ID: GYG639609-1062297
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of the Cotopaxi Volcano and Limpiopungo Lagoon on a guided tour from Quito. Hike to the José Rivas Refuge, bike down the volcano, and see the beautiful Limpiopungo Lagoon.
Visit the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano, the second highest volcano in Ecuador. See the beautiful lagoon of Limpiopungo. Go downhill with bicycles as part of this tour, with bicycles included, or go with a car.
Depart from Quito and travel on the Pan-American Highway south, crossing a part of the Andes and the town of Machachi. Pass the livestock and agriculture to the skirts of the Pasochoa and Rumiñahui to the right and to the left the Corazon hill with the wonderful ilinizas.
Make a first technical stop to acclimatize, have breakfast, and take photographs. Continue to the entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park. Meet people from the around communities who will be waiting for you with handicrafts and mountain clothes.
Hike the Cotopaxi volcano up to the "José Rivas refuge." Take a 30-minute break to rest and have a hot drink or soup. Hike back to the parking lot and continue by bicycle downhill, approximately 30-40 minutes.
Arrive at the beautiful Limpiopungo lagoon, where you will have a few minutes to rest and take photos.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of biking down the Cotopaxi Volcano on a guided tour
- See the beautiful Limpiopungo Lagoon and take some photos
- Enjoy the stunning views of the Andes Mountains and the Cotopaxi Volcano
- Hike to the José Rivas Refuge and take a break to enjoy a hot drink or soup
- Learn about the history and culture of the area from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is highly recommended to bring or purchase wool hat, scarf, gloves, neck warmer, ear warmer, etc. at the first technical stop for acclimatization and photographs.
we meet at 7:10am in Plaza Foch and at 7:20am in Plaza San Blas.
when you book, please let us know from which meeting point you prefer to get picked up.
Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going to this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/whatsapp number.
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.
