With an altitude of 5,897 meters above sea level, Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world; it only competes against two other volcanoes for the title. It was first climbed in 1872 and since then the climb has become much more popular. Enjoy and practice different activities during this trip of 5 days and 4 nights, going through acclimatization from the North Illiniza and concluding with the ascent of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
Minimum 2 people with a guide, if you are alone you can book the private tour for $100 more.
We pick you up from your hotel in Quito at 10:00 am, we will travel by private transportation, passing through the town of Machachi before heading towards the Ilinizas National Park, where we will go to an altitude of 3900 m. Here we will park the car with all our equipment to begin our 3-hour walk that will take us to the refuge center, which is located 4600m above sea level. Upon arrival we will rest before enjoying our dinner that we prepared at the refuge. -/L/D