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DAY 1 / 05:30 - 06:30am

Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Cotopaxi (exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in).

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DAY 1 / 07:45am

Arrive at the Chuquiragua Lodge and catch your first views of the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the country's most famous sights.

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DAY 1 / 08:15am

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with generous portions to keep you energized for a full day of exploring Cotopaxi National Park

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DAY 1 / 09:00am

Enter Cotopaxi National Park and visit interpretation center.

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DAY 1 / 10:00am

Visit the Limpiopungo Lagoon, a stunning glacial lake in the shadow of the Cotopaxi Volcano.

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DAY 1 / 12:30pm

Visit the José Rivas Refuge, the main base camp for the volcano. Continue to a scenic lookout point to take in some unbelievable panoramic views of the Cotopaxi Volcano.

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DAY 1 / 03:30pm

Return to the Chuquiragua Lodge for an afternoon lunch surrounded by gorgeous landscapes.

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DAY 1

Free Evening at Chuquiragua Lodge

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DAY 2 / 08:15am

Pickup at Chuquiragua Lodge

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DAY 2 / 10:30am

Visit to the Toachi River Canyon lookout point.

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DAY 2 / 11:10am

Guided hike down to the shore of the Quilotoa Lagoon. Free time to explore at the lake.

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DAY 2 / 12:30pm

Guided hike to the nearby community of Quilotoa

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DAY 2 / 02:00pm

Afternoon lunch at a local restaurant

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DAY 2 / 03:30pm

Visit to the Shalala lookout point with some free time to explore the landscape

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DAY 2 / 04:00pm

Free afternoon

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DAY 2 / 08:00pm

Night at partnered hotel in Quilotoa

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DAY 3 / 08:30am

Breakfast at hotel

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DAY 3 / 11:50am

Depart Quilotoa

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DAY 3 / 03:00pm

Arrive in Baños

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DAY 3 / 03:30pm

Lunch

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DAY 3 / 04:30pm

Visit the famous "Swing at the End of the World" at La Casa del Arbol

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DAY 3 / 07:00pm

Recommended activity: visit the nearby thermal baths which gave Baños its name and go for a relaxing dip in these healing pools

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DAY 3 / 08:00pm

Dinner

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DAY 3 / 08:30pm

Evening in Baños. Night at partnered hotel in Baños.

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DAY 4 / 08:15am

Pick-up at Juan Montalvo Park (main Baños drop-off point) to begin the day's activities.

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DAY 4 / 08:30am

Ride a cable car over the Pastaza River and experience one of the most extraordinary sights you've ever seen, with 360 degree views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful jungle landscapes.

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DAY 4 / 09:30am - 10:30am

Visit the stunning Devil's Cauldron (Pailón del Diablo) waterfall

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DAY 4 / 11:00am

Arrive back in Baños

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DAY 4 / 01:00pm

Depart Baños and begin the trip back to Quito.

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DAY 4 / 08:30pm

Direct drop-off at your hotel/hostel in Quito.

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- Direct pick-up from hostel/hotel in Quito.
- Guided bus transport
- All taxes and entrance fees
- 4 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- Tour of the Cotopaxi National Park
- Guided hike to Laguna Lumpiopungo
- Guided hike to Jose Rivas Refuge (Cotopaxi base camp)
- Visit to the Toachi River Canyon
- Visit to the Shalala lookout point of Quilotoa Lagoon
- Tour of Quilotoa Lagoon- take a guided hike down to the shore
- Visit La Casa del Arbol, or the Swing at the End of the World
- Tour of the Devils Cauldron Waterfall- the most impressive waterfall in the region
- Cable car ride over the Paztaza River for incredible panoramic views
- Overnight stay in Chuquiragua Lodge at Cotopaxi Volcano
- Overnight stay in Quilotoa
- Overnight stay in Baños

- Thermal baths in Baños (optional extra)
- Lunch (except the two mentioned)
- Evening meals

- Make sure to bring appropriate clothing for high altitude climate.
- Wear sunscreen. The sun can be quite dangerous this close to the equator.
- Bring insect repellent for your stay in Baños.

CHANGES: Changes to the time and date of this tour are free until 6:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins. After this time there is a 100% change fee.

CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel before 6:00 pm (Quito time) 7 days before the tour begins, there is a 20% administration fee. Within 7 days of the departure, 40% of the ticket price. Within 3 days of the departure, 60% of the ticket price. Within 24 hours of departure, a no show, or after departure 100% cancellation fee.

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