Jewels of the Andes | Cotopaxi Volcano & Quilotoa Lagoon

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This 2 day adventure package brings you from the most active volcano in Ecuador to the only one emerald sparkling lake in the mountains. Travel along the Avenue of the Volcanoes and admire the Ecuadorian highlands. Head to Cotopaxi National Park where you will have a chance to hike there and admire the flora and fauna. The following day you will visit the won...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit and indigenous local house from the “Paramos”, we will observe their clothes and customs
    • Drive to Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world (5,897 msnm) located two hours from Quito
    • Visit the town of Tigua, famous for its naive paintings

What's this trip about?

    This 2 day adventure package brings you from the most active volcano in Ecuador to the only one emerald sparkling lake in the mountains. Travel along the Avenue of the Volcanoes and admire the Ecuadorian highlands. Head to Cotopaxi National Park where you will have a chance to hike there and admire the flora and fauna. The following day you will visit the wonderful Quilotoa Lagoon where you can also hike to enjoy the outdoors. Then, you will be transferred back to Quito. This is a great chance to see the Andes on a 2-day trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Adventure program in private or small groups
    • Accommodation in selected hotels
    • 1 x Breakfast, 2 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner
    • Private transportation
    • English - Spanish speaking certified guide
    • All activities as mentioned (hike, horseback ride, kayak in lake etc..)
    • National Park fees
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: 

Volcanoes Avenue - 

Interpretation Center – Hike – Andes Landscape

Leave early in the morning and take “The Volcanoes Avenue” to Latacunga. Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world (5,897 msnm) located two hours from Quito. Along the way we’ll see various mountains including, el Corazon, Rumiñahui, Illinizas, Pasochoa, and...

Day 2: Indigenous Andean Communities – Landscape – Hike – Mules Ride

On the way to Quilotoa we will stop to visit and indigenous local house from the “Paramos”, we will observe their clothes and customs, but the most important thing is that we are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. we will sharing with t...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $260
Price per day$130
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

Pricing details:

The prices mentioned below are based on US dollars

 Package

 Standard

 Comfort

 Luxury

 Availability

 2Pax

 $260,00

 $300

 $420

 Limited

 3Pax

 $220

 $260

 $380

 Limited

 

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Fran92

Apr 2018

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PERFECT TOUR!

After trying many atravel agencies in Quito, let me tell you that Latin Adventures is the best one so far. I booked the Cotopaxi Tour with them and I enjoyed every s...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Mules, kayak rent in the lake
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Tips

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

The client can cancel and withdraw from the contract at any time before beginning the tour, however this must be done in writing. Refunds can only be made under the following cancellation guidelines, as pre- tour costs will be incurred and cannot be recuperated by Latin Adventures.

Therefore the following cancellation fees will be charged for cancelled tours:

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Meals Included

1 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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