Cotopaxi Hiking and Biking Volcano 1 Day

Cotopaxi Hiking and Biking Volcano 1 Day

Trek one of the highest active volcanoes in the world with 5897 m!

Cotopaxi National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Cotopaxi) is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Cotopaxi, Napo and Pichincha Provinces, roughly 50 km south of Quito.  

Walking in the National Park, you will notice pumice, ash, stone and other volcanic debris amid the tiny páramos plants. On a day trip to the Cotopaxi National Park it is possible to drive as high as 4500m, then trek up a sandy scree slope to reach the snout of the glacier at 5000m.

Prepare to hike, bike and smile.  Trekking for all ages but biking must be experienced or confident with downhill biking. We have in been in operation for over 10 years.  TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Certificate of Excellence.  We are the preferred partners for G Adventures as well.

Visit: CarpeDM Adventures - Day Tours, Antepara E4-60 y Los Rios San Blas, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Itinerary
• 06:30 Meet at meeting point CarpeDM Office (Jose Antepara E4-60 and Los Ríos, Old Town sector)
• 06:45 - 7:00 am  Plaza Foch - Q Restaurant
• 07:00 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park
• 08:00 Breakfast stop in small local restaurant (included)
• 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park
• 10:00 The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals  etc.
• 10:30 4600m car park, begin hike up to the refuge
• 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. return to parking lot
• 13:00 Equipment Check – Begin Bike ride back to the Limpiapungo lake (short 3 - 5 km ride)
• 14:00 Arrive at Limpiapungo lake.
• 15:00 Eat lunch (included)
• 15:30 Return to Quito

What’s Included:
• Breakfast – Lunch – Snack
• Transport
• Guide
• Mountain Bike with Helmut, Kneepads, Elbowpads * This is an optional activity of approximately 30 minutes. Should be experienced / confident rider.

What’s Not Included:
• Additional Snacks / Beverages
• TIPS

What to bring:
• Warm clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Gloves, scarf, hat
• Hiking boots or trekking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Extra snacks and water