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Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way

5.0

Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way

5.0
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PRIVATE OPTION

Duration: 9 hours
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Free cancellation
Pick up from Main city Pickup included

From
MYR 1,262.56

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Shared Option

Duration: 9 hours
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Free cancellation
Pick up from main city Pickup included

From
MYR 837.53

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Highlights

Why Choose This Experience?


• Our tour have an exceptional success rate reaching Cotopaxi Base Camp thanks to our experienced guides, flexible pace, and personalized support.


• Enjoy a scenic horseback ride through the less-visited side of Cotopaxi National Park, away from the crowds.


• Meet the Chagras, Ecuador's legendary Andean cowboys


• Your booking directly supports a local community development project.


• Led by experienced local guides with extensive knowledge of the area.


• No previous hiking or horseback riding experience is required.


• Experienced riders can have fun.


• Discover Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in S. America


• Maximize your time inside the National Park by enjoying lunch at Base Camp instead of hurrying up to leave the N.Park.


Please Note: This adventure is designed for travelers who enjoy outdoor challenges. Expect uneven roads, rapidly changing mountain weather, and high altitude. It is not recommended for guests with serious heart conditions.

Itinerary

  • Terpel gas station East Flamingo

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Stop by for Groceries, water and food to get packed and bring to the National park.
  • Cotopaxi National Park

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    We will arrive to the North Gate of the Cotopaxi national park between 9:15 to 9:30 am aprox after driving along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
  • Cotopaxi National Park

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Horseback ride will be the first activity along this day for about oke hour / only horseback ride inside the national park.
  • Cotopaxi National Park

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We will drive after the horseback ride for about 35 minutes from 4000 meters (12000 feet) to 4550 meters (15000 feet) to start the hiking portion of the day.
  • Cotopaxi Volcano

    1 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    We will start the hike up to Basecamp objective 4900 meters (16000 feet) for about 1 hour aprox to arrive to Refugio José Rivas. Where we can eat and get hit drinks.
  • Cotopaxi Volcano

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    We will stay here and enjoy the Basecamp atmosphere and then descend to parking lot to start return
  • Cotopaxi National Park

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We will leave the national using the south gate / touristy side. About 3 hours back from parking lot on the volcano

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Driver guide
Horseback equipment
Horseback riding equipment

NOT INCLUDED

We will stop on the way for the participants to buy something packed for lunch to avoid loosing time or rushing to look for a place where to eat outside and enjoy more time inside the national park.

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Personas con prótesis
No es recomendable para personas con problemas respiratorios
No recomendable para personas que odias salir su zona de confort

Location

Provider

Footprint-Journeys Ecuador

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