2-Days Avenue of the Volcanoes Adventure

This is the best private excursion to explore two of the most attractive volcanoes of Ecuador, and take the challenge to hike and enjoy the stunning landscapes! Quilotoa and Cotopaxi are world-wide-known volcanoes because of their natural beauty, and friendly access. Go out of the beaten path staying an overnight in a charming and historical colonial hacienda, and discover ancient labors and traditions..!

Itinerary

Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park

Stop At: Ecuador Best Tours, Quito 170179 Ecuador
Start at 08h00 from your hotel or address within Quito's district. We will travel south along the avenue of the volcanoes.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
09h30 we will arrive to Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m.a.s.l.), in order to be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lagoons, wild horses and fascinating ecosystems that gradually change as you gain altitude.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
You will see also the exotic wildlife in its habitat while you participate of a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon (3.800 m.a.s.l.). You will also have the opportunity to drive up to the parking lot, located at 4.500 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), in order to hike up to 4.800 meters where the

refuge “Jose Rivas” is located (16,000 feet)!
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
We visit San Agustin de Callo, an impressive farm house in Ecuador, built over Inca structures! In the afternoon we arrive to

Hacienda La Ciénega that was shelter of Alexander Von Humboldt in the nineteenth century!
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hacienda La Ciénega

Day 2: Quilotoa Crater Lake

Stop At: Mercado Indigena, Saquisili Ecuador
We leave at 08h00, towards the Indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday). Then we drive towards Quilotoa Volcano that shows a spectacular view of the Andean mountains, passing by the ancestral canyon of the Toachi River and many indigenous communities and farmlands!
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
We visit the hut of an indigenous family where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people and maybe learn a few Kichwa words, which is the native language of the Andean region!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Laguna Quilotoa, Laguna de Quilotoa, 070701 Ecuador
Visit the local and unique Indian market of Zumbahua (Saturday). The tour includes a long walk inside the crater of Quilotoa Volcano, where a very attractive emerald-colour-lagoon is located (3.600 meters). The way back to the top of the crater, where the parking lot is, takes about one hour walking, or there is the option of renting a mule to go back up there!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
Drop off back in Quito at the address you would desire.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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