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Andes 3 Day Trip Quito – Cotopaxi – Riobamba – Cuenca
Price from: $510
Duration: 3 Days
Min age: years
Difficulty: Easy
Tour
Overview
Tour Highlights:
Your trip starts in Quito heading south to the Cotopaxi National Park where the activity may vary based on weather. You may even get a chance to reach the snow of the Volcano! the highest active volcano in the world
The trip continues to one of the most beautiful and quiet lakes of Ecuador with a magnetic color-green glass, located in the crater of an extinct volcano..
Then we continue to the resort town of Baños, well known for its thermal baths. This Baños mean “baths of sacred water”, which is precisely what the town is famous
Detailed
Itinerary
1st Day: Quito – Cotopaxi – Lasso
We drive South to the Cotopaxi National Park, to the base of the Cotopaxi Volcano, the highest active volcano in the world. Cotopaxi was established as an ecological sanctuary with unusual opportunities for nature lovers. We visit the interpretation center and Limpiopungo lakes (paramo grasslands / Ecuadorian equivalent of the arctic tundra), drive up to 15.000 ft and trek up to Padre Rivas mountain climbing refuge (1 1/2 hrs). We will have to opportunity to touch and lay on the volcanic snow. In the afternoon we spend the night in tha qyuite twon of Lasso at the Colonial Hacienda la Cienega and enjoy their beautiuful gardens.
Meals: Breakfast
2nd day: Lasso – Cotopaxi – Baños
Early morning we continue drive South via the Avenue of the Volcanoes to reach the Quilotoa lake, one of the most beautiful and quiet lakes of Ecuador with a magnetic color-green glass, located in the crater of an extinct volcano. The volcanic crater is still perfectly, allowing visitors to view its past history and formidable power. We come down from the top of the crater to the edge of Lake. Once at the edge of the lake is calm and relax the most. To return we can ascend to the top of the Crater riding Mules or horses (Optional). Enjoy one of the most amazing landscapes in South America). In the afternoon we travel to the heights of the Central Valley and the resort town of Baños, well known for its thermal baths. This Baños mean “baths of sacred water”, which is precisely what the town is famous for: Some of them are fed by thermal springs from the base of the active Volcano Tungurahua, which means: "little hell” in Quichua.
Meals: Breakfast
3rd day: Baños – Quito
Breakfast in the hotel. We visit the balsawood birds carving workshop, the tagua (ivory nut) jewelry stores. Later we continue our trip to Agoyan and Devils cauldron, (amazing waterfalls). We will take the taravita (Air cable) to see the majestic Manto de la novia Waterfall. IN the afternoon we return to Quito.
Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary
At a Glance
Price
Tables
Standar Hotel: $510
Superior Hotel: $535
1st day:
- Quito - Quilotoa - Lasso
- Standar Hotel: La Cienega
- Superior Hotel: La Cienega
2st day:
- Lasso - Quilotoa - Baños
- Standar Hotel: Isla de Baños
- Superior Hotel: Sangay
3st day:
- Baños - Quito
Day by Day Itinerary
Our tours will take you to many amazing sites throughout your trip, This transcript will give you a better idea of the most iconic spots you will visit with our Zenith Exclusive Tours!
Included
In the tour
The Package Include:
- Double hotel accommodation
- Daily American Breakfast
- Entrance to the Quilotoa lake
- Entrance to the Cotopaxi Volcano
- Entrance to the Pailon del Diablo waterfall
- Ticket for the air cable to cross the
- Manto de La Novia waterfall
- English speaking guide
- Private Transportation
Not Included
In the tour
The Package does NOT include:
- Lunches and dinners
- Mules to ascend the Quilotoa Lake
- Tips
- Alcoholic and not alcoholic drinks
Cuenca
Cotopaxi National Park
Andes
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