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

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Overview

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.

Pickup Information

Pick up time between 7:00 to 7:30 am depending on your location inside Quito's main city. This info will be confirmed by 7 pm the day before once we know the final number of participants locations. If you were located out of the pick up areas like: Cumbaya, Pifo, Tumbaco, Puembo, Sangolquí or Tababela (airport areas) we can arrange pick up and drop off for extra charge or we can arrange an spot for you to meet us by Uber.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Stop by for Groceries, water and food to get packed and bring to the National park.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Cotopaxi National Park
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
Duration: 120 mins
3. Cotopaxi National Park
Horseback ride will be the first activity along this day for about oke hour / only horseback ride inside the national park.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Cotopaxi National Park
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.
Duration: 45 mins
5. Cotopaxi Volcano
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.
Duration: 70 mins
6. Cotopaxi Volcano
We will stay here and enjoy the Basecamp atmosphere and then descend to parking lot to start return
Duration: 60 mins
7. Cotopaxi National Park
We will leave the national using the south gate / touristy side. About 3 hours back from parking lot on the volcano
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Driver guide

Horseback equipment

Horseback riding equipment

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Footprint-Journeys Ecuador

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