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ECUADOR: Cotopaxi Volcano

9 days

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Start and end in Quito

4.8

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Operator: OneSeed Expeditions
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Quito
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Quito International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's historic center on your own
Day 2
Quito
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Quito's historic center
- Visit Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Visit Plaza Grande
- Explore local markets
Landmarks
Basilica del Voto Nacional
Plaza Grande
Presidential Palace
Archbishop's Palace
Day 3
Quito to Pasochoa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch at trailhead), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Condor Machay Waterfall (approximately 3.5 hours round trip)
- Trek from Condor Machay trailhead to Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge lodging (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks
Condor Machay Waterfall
Santa Rita Eco Reserve
Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge
Virgen de la Piedra
Day 4
Pasochoa to Hacienda El Porvenir
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pasochoa to Hacienda El Porvenir (approximately 12-20 km / 7-10 hours depending on route chosen)
Optional Activities
- Continue hiking approximately 3 miles (5 km) to Hacienda El Porvenir instead of taking transport for the final leg
Landmarks
Cascada de Fuego
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Ruminahui Volcano
Antisana Volcano
Sincholagua Volcano
Day 5
Hacienda El Porvenir to Tambopaxi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with views of Cotopaxi Volcano)
Included Activities
- Trek to Mirador de Los Guardianes del Volcan
- Hike to Tambopaxi Lodge (approximately 7.5 miles / 12 km / 5-6 hours)
Landmarks
Mirador de Los Guardianes del Volcan
Day 6
Tambopaxi to Hacienda El Tambo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Laguna Santo Domingo to Hacienda El Tambo (approximately 10 miles / 16 km / 6-7 hours)
Optional Activities
- Walk around the hacienda property
Landmarks
Laguna Santo Domingo
Refugio Frio
Day 7
Hacienda El Tambo to Tambopaxi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Refugio Frio and Chiri Machay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Hacienda El Tambo to La Puerta (approximately 9.5 miles / 15 km / 5-6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Relax at Tambopaxi Lodge
- Explore the area around Tambopaxi Lodge
Landmarks
Refugio Frio
Chiri Machay
Day 8
Tambopaxi to Quito Airport Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Tambopaxi to Refugio Jorge Rivas (approximately 8 miles / 13 km / 5-6 hours)
Landmarks
Refugio Jorge Rivas
Cotopaxi Volcano
Day 9
Quito to Home
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Quito International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Basilica del Voto Nacional
Plaza Grande
Presidential Palace
Archbishop's Palace

Landmarks
Condor Machay Waterfall
Santa Rita Eco Reserve
Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge
Virgen de la Piedra

Landmarks
Cascada de Fuego
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano
Ruminahui Volcano
Antisana Volcano
Sincholagua Volcano

Landmarks
Mirador de Los Guardianes del Volcan

Landmarks
Laguna Santo Domingo
Refugio Frio

Landmarks
Refugio Frio
Chiri Machay

Landmarks
Refugio Jorge Rivas
Cotopaxi Volcano

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ECUADOR: Cotopaxi Volcano

Itinerary

Quito

Optional Activities

Quito

Included Activities

Quito to Pasochoa

Included Activities

Pasochoa to Hacienda El Porvenir

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Hacienda El Porvenir to Tambopaxi

Included Activities

Tambopaxi to Hacienda El Tambo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Hacienda El Tambo to Tambopaxi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tambopaxi to Quito Airport Area

Included Activities

Quito to Home

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