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Cotopaxi Summit Expedition: 7-Day High-Altitude Adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes

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4.6 (160 reviews)
  • Three mountaineers in bright gear celebrate on a snow-covered summit with volcano peaks and a sea of clouds behind.
  • A climber stands with arms wide on a snowy crater rim at sunrise above a cloud blanket and distant peaks.
  • Two climbers with ice axes and packs ascend a steep, icy ridge beside towering frozen seracs.
  • Two climbers pause on a glacier beneath a rugged, ice-capped cliff on a bright day.
  • Helmeted woman clipped to rope negotiates jagged volcanic rock formations high in the mountains.
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  • Green mountain massif rises above a tranquil high-altitude lake under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • Grassy highland trail leads toward twin-peaked mountain ridge with an information signboard in the foreground.
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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito to Latacunga

    Quito to Latacunga
    Start point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Domestic Arrive )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Quito to Latacunga
    • Gear organization and preparation
  2. Day 2

    Cotopaxi National Park - Ruminahui Volcano

    Cotopaxi National Park - Ruminahui Volcano
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ruminahui Volcano hike from Limpiopungo Lagoon
    • Transfer to Tambopaxi Lodge
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Ruminahui Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Cotopaxi Volcano
  3. Day 3

    Ilinizas Ecological Reserve - Nuevos Horizontes Refuge

    Ilinizas Ecological Reserve - Nuevos Horizontes Refuge
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from La Virgen to Nuevos Horizontes Refuge
    • Short hike to Laguna Verde
    • Summit attempt briefing
    Landmarks
    Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
    Iliniza Peaks
    Laguna Verde
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  4. Day 4

    Iliniza Norte Summit - Cotopaxi Area

    Iliniza Norte Summit - Cotopaxi Area
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    Included Activities

    • Iliniza Norte Summit climb (5,126 m)
    Landmarks
    Iliniza Norte
  5. Day 5

    Cotopaxi Area - Acclimatization & Rest

    Cotopaxi Area - Acclimatization & Rest
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    Included Activities

    • Rest and acclimatization
    • Short walks in Cotopaxi area
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
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  6. Day 6

    Cotopaxi Refuge - Summit Preparation

    Cotopaxi Refuge - Summit Preparation
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to José Ribas Refuge (4,864 m)
    • Technical briefing and safety instructions
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
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  7. Day 7

    Cotopaxi Summit to Quito

    Cotopaxi Summit to Quito
    End point
    Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Back to Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Cotopaxi Summit climb (5,897 m)
    • Glacier travel on Cotopaxi
    • Return transfer to Quito
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano

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