The best way to discover Ecuador’s Andean landscape is by bike! Don’t think twice, come with us and we will provide you with the best equipment necessary to get to Cotopaxi National Park. Apart from being able to explore Limpiopungo Lagoon, you’ll also view the highest active volcano, which sits at 5,897 metres (19,347 feet), and find out why Cotopaxi means “Moon’s Throne”.

After departing from Quito at 7:00am, you’ll get breakfast and be taken to the Park. This tour involves hiking and an optional downhill biking activity. Inside the National Park, you’ll hike Rinconada or the camping zone to Limpiopungo lake, and learn about this incredible place. After you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll be taken for lunch outside of the Park, before returning to Quito for 5:00pm approx.

07:00

Leave from "The Magic Bean" (Plaza Foch, Quito)

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08:00

Breakfast outside of the Park

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09:00

Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park

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10:00

Enter Cotopaxi National Park

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10:15

Arrive at Rinconada or Camping Zone

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10:30

Explanation of the area, volcanoes, animals, etc

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11:00

Hike to Limpiopungo Lake

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12:00

Equipment and bike check and short briefing – mountain bike activity (optional)

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13:00

Begin biking to the Park’s entrance

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14:00

Transfer to lunch (outside of the Park)

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15:00

Transfer back to Quito

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17:00

Return to "The Magic Bean Restaurant" (Plaza Foch, Quito)

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- Professional and bilingual guide
- Lunch
- Bike (optional) transportation from/to Quito

- Tips
- Personal expenses

- Warm clothing (including a change of clothes), gloves, a scarf, a hat, hiking shoes/boots, long socks, cotton pants/trousers, and a waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water and snacks

- A camera

IMPORTANT:

For the use of bicycles, you will be kindly asked to sign a document stating that you accept responsibility of the appropriate use of the bicycle. You will be asked to provide an identity document that will be returned to you at the end of the tour. Thank you for your comprehension.

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change the tour date before 5:00 pm (Quito time) the day before the tour begins.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 2 days before the tour begins, a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. What should I bring to the tour?

   Because Cotopaxi’s weather is unpredictable, we recommend bringing: - Warm clothing, gloves, sunglasses, hiking shoes, a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and cotton pants/trousers. Also take a bottle of water, energy drinks & snacks, walking sticks (optional), cash for personal expenses and tips, and a camera/video camera.

2. What time zone is used in Quito?

   Local time in Quito is GMT -5.

3. What kind of weather can we find in Quito?

   The warmest month is January. From February to April and October, it can be hot and humid but also rainy. The coolest month is May, and the wettest month is April. The average year-round temperature varies from 10°C to 20°C.