Cotopaxi & Quilotoa 2Day/1Night - Tours Included

This short tour to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa makes for a great 2-day escape from Quito. The first day you will travel to the Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and a truly majestic sight. This tour will give you the chance to explore the incredible Cotopaxi National Park. The second day, you will travel a couple more hours to visit the Quilotoa Lagoon, an unbelievable turquoise-colored lake located in the caldera of an active volcano.


Itinerary

Day 1: Full Day Cotopaxi Tour With Overnight Stay

Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Your day starts with an early pick up from you hotel or hostel. Exact pick up time will be communicated via chat or message.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador
Visit the glacial lagoon Limpiopungo, a stunning setting in which to admire the local landscape and nature, with Cotopaxi looming overhead as the perfect backdrop.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cotopaxi Province, Cotopaxi Province
Hike up to the José Rivas Refuge and enjoy the surrounding flora and fauna as we trek through the Andean paramo up to the famous landmark, Jose Rivas Refuge, located at 4864m. This refuge still functions as the active basecamp for mountaineers planning to climb to the very peak of the volcano.

We continue to a scenic lookout point to take in some unbelievable panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano before beginning the descent.

After the hike, take some time to relax and spend the night in Cotopaxi
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Full Day Quilotoa Tour and Return to Quito

Stop At: Canon del Rio Toachi, Kilometros Del Canton Sigchos 10, Pujili 050450 Ecuador
Depart from Cotopaxi to Quilotoa after breakfast.

We stop at the Toachi river, the canyon's deepest point, 100 meters deep, and allow you to take in the view and learn a little about the canyon.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
Walk to Quilotoa's classic viewpoint. Hike down to the water edge of Quilotoa Lagoon, this is a guided trek. Explore Quilotoa village.

You will have free time to have lunch and explore around before departing to Quito.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
Sit back and relax on your way back to Quito, you will be arriving around 7:30 pm, we will drop you off at your hotel/hostel.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:00 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from hotels/hostels in Quito.

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Onboard bilingual Hop guide
• Guided hike of the Cotopaxi National Park
• Guided Limpiopungo Lake trek
• Visit to the Interpretation Center Mariscal Sucre
• Hike up to the José Rivas Refuge
• Entry/Admission - Canon del Rio Toachi
• Entry/Admission - Laguna Quilotoa
• Entry/Admission - Laguna de Limpiopungo

Not Included

• Meals are not included
• Accommodation

Facilities