Volcanoes Avenue | Cotopaxi, Chimborazo & Devil´s Nose Train

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This 3 day package brings you from the most beautiful and the highest volcanoes of the Andes to the most spectacular train trip in Ecuador The highlands of the Ecuadorian Andes with its alluring beauty, are an amazing and unique place due to the multiplicity of landscapes and surroundings. Although small in size, Ecuador is a country with unexplored or barely...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • See Cotopaxi the highest active volcano in the world
    • Along the way we’ll see various mountains like el Corazón, Rumiñahui, Illinizas, Pasochoa
    • Visit the Interpretation´s Center where we’ll learn about the flora and the fauna

What's this trip about?

    This 3 day package brings you from the most beautiful and the highest volcanoes of the Andes to the most spectacular train trip in Ecuador The highlands of the Ecuadorian Andes with its alluring beauty, are an amazing and unique place due to the multiplicity of landscapes and surroundings. Although small in size, Ecuador is a country with unexplored or barely explored places. Its mountains hide beautiful and exotic nooks enticing those who love all kinds of adventure. Snow covered volcanoes, some currently active; green valleys and white water rivers; cloud forests and paramo plateaus filled with wildlife.

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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 CityCotopaxi
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Adventure program in private tour
    • Accommodation in selected hotels
    • Private transportation
    • English - Spanish speaking certified guide
    • All activities as mentioned
    • Entrances fee in Cotopaxi, Chimborazo National Parks, train ticket
    • Coca tea
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Interpretation Center – Hike – Andes Landscape

Meals: Lunch

Overnight in Riobamba.

Leave early in the morning and take “Volcanoes avenue” to Latacunga. Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world (5,897 msnm) located two hours away from Quito. Along the way we’ll see various mountains includi...

Day 2: Chimborazo Volcano – Hike – Andes Scenery

Overnight in Alausi.

After breakfast, we’ll take you up to the first shelter (Carrel Brothers) 4800 meters, we have a short hike from the first to the second shelter (Edward Whymper) 5000 meters, return the first shelter.

Day 3: Devil´s Nose Train - Andes Scenery

Time to take the spectacular train, considered the most difficult train of the XX century. You will descend gradually from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzagging, or hugging the cliffs. In the descend at lowest point; will appear the incredible shape of devil´s nose, an interesting rock formation on the horizont. The train descends and then returns to Alausí again. Then, we return to Quito.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $500
Price per day$167
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

Pricing details:

Trip prices are in US dollar

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Activities not specified in the program
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Tips

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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.

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Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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