Visit stunning Cotopaxi, the earth's highest active volcano on this two day extension to the breathtaking high plains and Cotopaxi National Park. Enjoy a night at the enchanting 400 year old hacienda on the slopes of Cotopaxi before visiting Quilotoa, a beautiful emerald lagoon surrounded by volcanoes.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Cotopaxi National Park Day 2 : Quilotoa Lagoon
Head south from Quito, along the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", viewing the breathtaking high plains surrounding the magnificent snow-capped Cotopaxi - the earth's highest active volcano (19347ft/5897m). This area provides excellent opportunities to spot the Andean Condor. After lunch in the Limpiopungo valley (12540ft/3800m), we'll ascend to El Parqueadero (15180ft/4600m). From this point we'll hike for about an hour to El Refugio, the volcano's refuge lodge (15840ft/4800m). A short walk from here will take us to the nearest glacier. Tonight we'll overnight in one of Ecuador's most famous haciendas, the 400 year old Hacienda La Cienega. This enchanting hacienda on the slopes of Cotopaxi has hosted many of Ecuador's former presidents as well as Alexander von Humboldt, founder of modern geography.
Day 2 Quilotoa Lagoon
1 Breakfast
After breakfast this morning head south to Latacunga along the magnificent Central Valley, which is sheltered by two parallel mountain ranges. We'll visit Quilotoa, a beautiful emerald lagoon surrounded by several snow-capped volcanoes. After lunch, we'll meet the famous Tigua painters. Their sheepskin paintings of traditional Andean village life have been highly regarded since before Incan times. This evening return to Quito.
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1 Breakfast
1 Nights Accommodations
1 Night Hotel
2 Days Guide Service
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Both International Arrival and Departure Transfers are excluded.
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. Alternatively, you can register online here.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge.
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Jack Charney
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