Cotopaxi National Park & Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG967764-1504534
Catégorie:
Pays: Équateur
Durée du projet:
12:00 horaires
Description
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes on a full-day guided tour from Quito.
Discover the Cotopaxi Volcano and one of Ecuador’s most iconic natural landscapes on a full-day guided tour from Quito. Visit Cotopaxi National Park, explore the high-altitude Limpiopungo Lagoon, and admire the unique Andean páramo ecosystem.
Depart Quito early in the morning and travel south along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park, one of the most important protected areas in Ecuador. Stop at Limpiopungo Lagoon (3,896 meters above sea level), where you can observe native flora and fauna and enjoy panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
Continue to the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center to learn about the volcanic activity, the páramo ecosystem, and the origin of local lagoons and water sources. Along the route, pass through rural Andean landscapes and small local communities.
The journey continues through the Toachi River Canyon and surrounding highland scenery before arriving at the Quilotoa Volcano. Enjoy free time at the Quilotoa Lagoon viewpoint and take a short hike along the crater rim, admiring the breathtaking views of the emerald-green crater lake.
After exploring Quilotoa, relax on the return journey back to Quito, arriving in the evening.
Faits saillants
- Discover the stunning landscapes of the Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes
- Visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon and the Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center
- Learn about the phases of the páramo and the origin of springs and lagoons
- Observe the various plantations of Andean products, such as various tubers
- Take a short but breathtaking hike around the Quilotoa volcano caldera
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts.
INCLUS
- Visit to Cotopaxi Volcano and National Park
- Visit to Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Visit to Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Center
- Visit to the home of "Don Julián" (traditional and local house in the Andes)
- Hike around the Quilotoa Volcano
NON INCLUS
- Meals (Breakfast and lunch optional, at own expense)
- Horse ride to Quilotoa Lagoon (optional)
- Kayak in Quilotoa (optional)
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
