Cotopaxi National Park
full day tour
Difficulty:
Duration: 1 day
Date: All year
Cotopaxi National Park is one of the most popular places in Ecuador. Its protagonist is the second highest mountain in the country, a perfect snow cone that is also the highest active volcano in the world, being a unique mountain in the world. This national park is a symbol of Ecuador’s natural wealth, as it offers a wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as other important mountains such as Morurco and Rumiñahui. This park offers us spectacular views, whose landscape is surrounded by mountains, vegetation and of course the imposing Cotopaxi. Inside the park we can see the old lahars and volcanic flows from past eruptions. Here too, we will have the opportunity to visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon, which is a morphological result of the Cotopaxi lahars. This is a great option for a relaxed day, to spend with the family and get to know one of the most emblematic places in Ecuador. This tour is normally done in one day and every four passengers will have a certified local guide. If traveling alone, the tour will be carried out only by the certified guide with the passenger. Come to live this incredible experience touring the Andes of Ecuador with us and join us on this beautiful adventure.
DAY 1: Cotopaxi National Park Full Day Tour
We will pick you up from your hotel or place of preference at 06h30 and we will start our 2 hour trip to the Cotopaxi National Park, once here we will register and enter. Within the Cotopaxi National Park we will have several points to take photographs and tell the history of the Park. Our first stop will be at the Limpiopungo Lagoon where we can walk around the lagoon and enjoy the different views that it offers us next to the Cotopaxi volcano. This lagoon is home to several species of birds, making it a perfect place to photograph the local fauna. Then, we will continue our way to the Jose Rivas refuge. The walk to the Jose Rivas Refuge lasts approximately 1 hour at a slow pace; once inside the refuge, we will proceed to enjoy a delicious tea and eat something. From this point we will be able to observe the different volcanoes around such as Cayambe, Antisana, Sincholagua, Rumiñahui and many more. Coming down from the refuge, our transport will be waiting for us to return to the city of Quito. The return journey takes 2 hours, so we will make a stop for lunch before leaving you again at the starting point at your hotel or place of preference.
CLOTHING REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED):
Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• Base layer: Thermal clothing for body and pants (usually made of synthetic material).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (goose down, fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants (in case of rain).
• An extra thermal or jacket (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Gloves.
• Factor 4 sunglasses (with UV protection).
• Buff.
• Thick socks.
• Sunscreen.
In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing, Mauna Expeditions can provide you with the rental or sale of said accessories.
The services included in the cost of the trek are:
✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the trek with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 4 people.
✓ Private door to door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry Permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the trek.
✓ First aid service.
✓ Lunch.
✓ Thermo of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the day.
The following services are NOT included in the cost of the trek:
X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Airplane tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips.
1 person: CONTACT US.
2 people: CONTACT US.
3-5 people: CONTACT US.
6-10 people: CONTACT US.
11-24 people: CONTACT US.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.
The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days from the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.
COSTS
Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 24 people are required to make the trek. For costs information please CONTACT US.
RECOMENDATIONS
Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart condition. The level of difficulty of this program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.
Duration: 1 day
Date: All year
The Cotopaxi Volcano, which is located within the Cotopaxi National Park, has a perfect snow cap similar to a cone, being unique on the planet, a symbol of Ecuador’s natural wealth. This volcano offers a spectacular view whose landscape is surrounded by vegetation on its slopes and on its slopes the refuge ¨José Rivas¨. Within Cotopaxi we can see mineral features thanks to ancient volcanic eruptions. Here we have the opportunity to visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon, being a morphological result of the Cotopaxi lahars, within its panorama it offers a great variety of flora and fauna. This is a great option to spend with the family and get to know one of the most emblematic places in Ecuador.
DAY 1: Cotopaxi – Family Tour
We will pick you up from the hotel of your choice at 9:00 a.m. and we will start our trip to the Cotopaxi National Park, once here we will register and enter. Inside the Cotopaxi National Park we will establish a certain stop for photography, if the weather allows us we will have a spectacular view; Then we will go to the José Rivas refuge. The walk to the José Rivas Refuge lasts approximately 1 hour at a slow pace; Once inside the refuge, we will proceed to enjoy our lunch box and hydration, here we will enjoy the cozy refuge, and we will prepare to go to the Limpiopungo Lagoon. On the walk to the Lagoon you will take around 2h00 at a moderate pace and having the respective stops for photography; once in the Limpiopungo Lagoon we will be able to see the variety of flora and fauna that this lagoon has, and it is a perfect space to share with the family. After spending a moment and touring this Lagoon, we will return to the refuge where we can have a pleasant lunch and finally return to our place of stay after an incredible day of adventure.
What to wear?
The necessary equipment that we recommend that you carry so that you have a totally pleasant experience is:
Two layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• Comfortable and warm jacket and pants.
• Backpack.
• Thin gloves. (avoid wool)
• Buff.
• Warm socks.
• An extra sweater (to be carried in the backpack in case of extreme cold).
• Sunscreen.
• Thermal hat.
• Sports shoes or comfortable shoes.
In case you do not have some of the clothing and extra equipment, we as Mauna Expeditions will guide you where you can rent or buy these accessories.
The services included in the cost of the program are:
✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the ascent with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 4 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ Necessary mountain equipment (specified above)
✓ Lunch on the way down on the day of the ascent.
✓ Take all of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the ascent.
The following services are NOT included in the cost of the program:
X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Air tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips.
The price varies depending on the number of members. For more information CONTACT US
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.
The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days from the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.
COSTS
Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 24 are required to make the ascent. For cost information please CONTACT US.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart problem. The level of difficulty of the program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.
BOOK YOUR TRIP
Choose and reserve the date, then our team will contact you to confirm all the details.
