Route to Cotopaxi: Snow, Adventure, Altitude & Páramo Picnic
ID: GYG1159947-1777565
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País: Ecuador
Duración:
1 días
Descripción
Explore Cotopaxi National Park on a guided tour from Quito. Enjoy a scenic walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon, savor a gourmet picnic, and hike up Cotopaxi’s slopes.
Begin your adventure with a drive to Cotopaxi National Park, where the iconic snow-capped volcano welcomes you with its perfectly symmetrical cone rising above the Andes. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the high-altitude landscapes and take a scenic walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon, a peaceful Andean wetland that shelters migratory birds, llamas, wild horses, and—on clear days—beautiful reflections of Cotopaxi on its calm waters.
After your walk, delight in an exclusive gourmet picnic in the páramo, carefully prepared with local flavors and surrounded by the vastness of the volcanic plains. It’s a perfect moment to relax, take photos, and absorb the serenity of this extraordinary ecosystem.
For travelers seeking an additional challenge, there is the option to ascend to the José Rivas Refuge, hiking up Cotopaxi’s slopes to feel the crisp mountain air and experience what it’s like to get closer to the glacier.
In the afternoon, begin your return to Quito, carrying unforgettable memories of one of Ecuador’s most majestic natural wonders.
Lo más destacado
- Feel the crisp mountain air as you hike up Cotopaxi’s slopes
- Enjoy a gourmet picnic in the páramo, surrounded by volcanic plains
- Take a scenic walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon and see migratory birds
- Immerse yourself in the high altitude landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park
- Choose to ascend to the José Rivas Refuge for a closer view of the glacier
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
High-altitude location, be prepared for altitude sickness
Weather can change rapidly, dress in layers
INCLUIDO
- Transport to and from Cotopaxi National Park
- Scenic walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Gourmet picnic in the páramo
- Option to ascend to José Rivas Refuge
- Tourist guide
NO INCLUYE
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- additional activities
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.
