Cotopaxi Hike & Bike
ID: GYG486883-878111
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Country: Ecuador
Country: Ecuador
Duration: 1 days
Description
Our 1 day tour combines 2 activities, starting with the hike to the Jose Rivas refuge at 4864 (15748.03 feet), its easy to climb to this altitude without technical equipment, without experience.
1.- Departure from Plaza Foch at 7:15 AM (Reina Victoria and Mariscal Foch) / Departure from Plaza San Blas at 7:30 AM (Francisco de Caldas and Av. Pichincha).
2.- Stop near the entrance to the National Park so that passengers can buy breakfast and supplies for the road.
3.- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park 3200 m.a.s.l. (10498.69 feet).
4.- Explanation of the lower part of the National Park endemic flora and fauna.
5.- Depending on the weather photos in the lower part of the park at 3600m.a.s.l. (11811.02 ft.).
6.- Arrival at 4500m (14765 ft).
7.- Explanation about the hike to Refugio José Rivas 4.864 m.a.s.l. (15960 ft.).
8.- Return to the parking lot.
9.- Explanation for the people who will take the option of descending by bicycle 45 m approx.
10.- Photographs of Limpiopungo lagoon until we load the bicycles.
11 .- Departure from the National Park to the same restaurant in the morning for lunch.
12.- Return to Quito.
1.- Departure from Plaza Foch at 7:15 AM (Reina Victoria and Mariscal Foch) / Departure from Plaza San Blas at 7:30 AM (Francisco de Caldas and Av. Pichincha).
2.- Stop near the entrance to the National Park so that passengers can buy breakfast and supplies for the road.
3.- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park 3200 m.a.s.l. (10498.69 feet).
4.- Explanation of the lower part of the National Park endemic flora and fauna.
5.- Depending on the weather photos in the lower part of the park at 3600m.a.s.l. (11811.02 ft.).
6.- Arrival at 4500m (14765 ft).
7.- Explanation about the hike to Refugio José Rivas 4.864 m.a.s.l. (15960 ft.).
8.- Return to the parking lot.
9.- Explanation for the people who will take the option of descending by bicycle 45 m approx.
10.- Photographs of Limpiopungo lagoon until we load the bicycles.
11 .- Departure from the National Park to the same restaurant in the morning for lunch.
12.- Return to Quito.
Highlights
- Explanation about the hike to Refugio José Rivas 4.864 m.a.s.l. (15960 ft.).
- Explanation for the people who will take the option of descending by bicycle
- Photographs of Limpiopungo lagoon until we load the bicycles.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not included.
• Breakfast.
• Extra meals and drinks.
• Tips.
• Snacks
• VAT
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Breakfast.
• Extra meals and drinks.
• Tips.
• Snacks
• VAT
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.