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Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge

Location Quito, Ecuador
Location New York City, New York, USA
$140
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Adventure of Height: Cotopaxi National Park

We start early from Quito, with pick-up and return from your accommodation. We will take the impressive Avenue of Volcanoes, enjoying views of the Andes and its snow-capped peaks towards Cotopaxi National Park, where we will live an unforgettable experience in contact with nature.

For groups of up to 4 people, the guide can also be a driver. From 5 people, the tour includes guide and driver in larger vehicle.

Sacha Pedregal Tours, with more than 15 years of experience, promotes responsible tourism. We work with local communities, respect nature and take care of the welfare of all animals involved.

Experience an authentic and conscious adventure in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes!
Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Equestrian Safety Equipment (Helmet)
  • Traditional Chagra dress (sapphire and poncho)
  • Private transportation
  • Meals

  • Tambillo
    7:30am Pick Up customers from different requested locations in Quito City. We will travel from the city of quito south for 1 hour until we reach the town of Tambillo where we will make our first technical stop and we can buy hot drinks or snacks for our journey.
  • Continuing our journey we will cross the city of Machachi known as the land of the best chagras to meet a picturesque landscape and fertile haciendas dedicated to agricultural production, livestock and tourism that will lead us for 1 hour to the northern entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park. (pass by)
  • Cotopaxi National Park
    Once entered to the protected area it will take us 10 min to reach Rumicorral place located at 3800 meters and where our horses wait to enjoy a walk for 1 hour.
  • Cotopaxi Volcano
    After enjoying the horseback ride we continue our adventure towards the Cotopaxi volcano to the Parqueadero at an altitude of 4600msnm to where the vehicle advances, from this point we begin the hike to the José Rivas refuge at an altitude of 4860msnm, in this place we can rest and enjoy a hot chocolate.
  • Laguna de Limpiopungo
    To finish our journey we will descend to an altitude of 3800 m where we find the Laguna de Limpiopungo, here we can observe several species of birds and flora endemic to the Protected Area as we walk along the trails surrounding the Laguna, the departure will be by the South control of the Cotopaxi National Park. Return to the city of Quito will be around 4.30pm

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge

    Location Quito, Ecuador
    Location New York City, New York, USA
    $140
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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