Head out on a trekking journey through the Andean landscape. Discover the heritage and beautiful views in these areas on a 2-day journey.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Experience the natural beauty of Cotopaxi National Park in the Andes
Hike to the Jose Rivas shelter at 16,000 feet above sea level into the National Park
Marvel at the view and explore the Quilotoa Lagoon
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Day 1: Depart from Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park. Visit the Limpiopungo lagoon in the slopes of the volcano. Stay to enjoy the landscape and take beautiful pictures of the volcano and the lagoon. Visit the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center and take a trek to the José Rivas Refuge. Leaving the Cotopaxi National Park, savor lunch and spend the night in the Hacienda. Day 2: After breakfast, head through the Andean landscape to the Quilotoa area. Stop at the Shalala viewpoint, recognized for its transparent structure, and admire the beautiful Quilotoa lagoon with its incredible turquoise waters. Visit the community viewpoint, and start to descend towards the lagoon. Take some free time to explore the area. Start the return, a strong walk. Make a stop for lunch. Make your way back through a Tigua craft workshop, famous for its colorful pictures, and visit the Toachi's Cañon before you return to Quito.

Includes

1 night in a Hacienda (bed in a shared bedroom)
2 lunches
Dinner on day 1
Breakfast on day 2
Touristic transport
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Entrance fees

Personal expenses
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Meeting point

7:00 AM / Naciones Unidas Boulevard (Naciones Unidas Ave. and Shyris Ave. stop number 1 quito tour bus). 7:25 AM / La Mariscal - Plaza Foch (Reina Victoria St. between Calama St. and Foch St. stop number 3 quito tour bus). 7:50 AM / Quinde visitors center - Plaza Grande (Venezuela St. and Espejo St. next to the Major's Palace). Venezuela and Espejo streets are pedestrianized, the guide will walk to your pick-up.

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The itinerary shown is for tours departing Thursday; for tours departing Friday, the itinerary is reversed
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant women
A moderate amount of walking is involved
The return walk from Quilotoa Lagoon is a difficult walk, and if you are not in good shape you can choose to take a mule for the walk by paying $10 to the locals

From Quito: Cotopaxi and Quilotoa 2-Day Trekking Tour

From Quito: Cotopaxi and Quilotoa 2-Day Trekking Tour

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