Quito City - Cotopaxi National Park - Riobamba City

• Quito

  4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Early departure from Quito city to head out to the Cotopaxi National Park which is located 48 miles south of Quito. We will drive to south of Quito crossing by the most populated area of the Capital. In few minutes, we can reach out the first volcanic view which is part of the Andes.

• Machachi

  45 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  On the way to the Cotopaxi volcano, we observe and photograph two of the most representative volcanoes in this area, the Illinizas whose peaks reach out a height of 17,218 feet. Also from this point, we can see another volcano called Corazon which has a height of 15,709 feet.

• Cotopaxi National Park

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  Good moment to taste an energy drink known as Coca Tea to counteract the altitude effects. This Andean beverage was drunk by Incas and mitigated certain discomforts on the highlands. Afterwards, the trip continues in the National Park to cross different volcanic sceneries. At the foot of the volcan, our guide will be waiting for us with the Andean horses. And after a brief familiarization with these specimens we will begin our adventure on horseback by the paths that were used by one of the oldest civilizations of the continent. The activity will be carried out for two hours around the lower part of the Cotopaxi Volcano. A snack will also be part of this day and then continue our journey towards the city of Riobamba.

• Riobamba

  3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  After a short break the trip continues on the southern Andes. Several towns can be seen when we are passing by, the trip will be a mixture of mountains, eucalyptus forest and green pastures that are mixed with the syncretism of the people. Perhaps, indigenous children look´s catch you in their sweet dreams or thoughts.
• Accommodations

  Overnight at Hacienda Andaluza (or similar)