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Introduction
An hour and a half from Quito, along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, lies the dominant image on the Ecuadorian national psyche: the perfectly conical Cotopaxi volcano (5897m), one of the world's highest active volcanos. Most visitors with a bit of verve at least contemplate making the ascent to its 19,890 foot peak. The volcano is the highlight of Cotopaxi National Park, which straddles a number of provinces and protects a wide swath of Andean paramo, the Ecuadorian equivalent of the Arctic tundra, and is the home of the Andean condor and paramo fox.
Day Tour to Cotopaxi National Park
Located south of Quito is Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s first National Park. Mount Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano on earth and is the main attraction of Cotopaxi National Park. You can explore the Andean moorlands with more than 90 species of highlands birds or hike up to the snow line at 4,800 meters. The tour also includes an enjoyable lunch in one of the local traditional haciendas.
Prices 2008 per person:
- 2 people: $105
- More than 2 people: $90
* Note: US$10.00 Cotopaxi National Park entrance fee not included in price,
must be paid directly at park.
2 Days Tour to Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa
Duration: 2 days
Departures: Every day
Day 1.- (L-D) In the early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel. Taking the Panamericana highway to the south of Quito, we will pass by many small towns that are important for Quito and our Country, such as: Valle de Los Chillos and Aloag. These small towns are the connection between the “Sierra” and the “Costa.” Continuing along the “Volcanoes Avenue,” you will be able to view many volcanoes on the way, such as Corazon, Rumiñahui, Iliniza Norte, and Iliniza Sur. Cotopaxi is one of the highest snow-capped volcanoes in the world. After this, you can enjoy of a typical lunch in one of the nearby haciendas. Accommodations will be at La Cienega .
Day 2.- (B-L) After breakfast our journey began by visit one of the typical “Indian Market” such as Saquisili (it depends on the day of your trip) after this visit we will arrive to the Volcano Quilotoa, one of the most beautiful places of Zumbahua an inactive volcano that has a lagoon of turquoise blue water inside their boiler. After a walk for the surroundings, we have time for lunch, and then we will return to Quito.
Note:we can operate this program any day of the week but the main days for the Indian fair are on Thursday (Saquisili ) or Saturdays (Zumbahua)
Prices 2008 per person: $280 (1-2 pax)
Please ask for single accommodations available.
Prices includes: Private transportation, English speaking guide, double room accommodation, all meals.
Note: US$10.00 Cotopaxi National Park entrance fee not included in price, must be paid directly at park
