Cotopaxi Hike & Bike

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Our 1 day tour combines 2 activities, starting with the hike to the Jose Rivas refuge at 4864 (15748.03 feet), its easy to climb to this altitude without technical equipment, without experience.

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Highlights

Explanation about the hike to Refugio José Rivas 4.864 m.a.s.l. (15960 ft.).
Explanation for the people who will take the option of descending by bicycle
Photographs of Limpiopungo lagoon until we load the bicycles.

Description

1.- Departure from Plaza Foch at 7:15 AM (Reina Victoria and Mariscal Foch) / Departure from Plaza San Blas at 7:30 AM (Francisco de Caldas and Av. Pichincha). 2.- Stop near the entrance to the National Park so that passengers can buy breakfast and supplies for the road. 3.- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park 3200 m.a.s.l. (10498.69 feet). 4.- Explanation of the lower part of the National Park endemic flora and fauna. 5.- Depending on the weather photos in the lower part of the park at 3600m.a.s.l. (11811.02 ft.). 6.- Arrival at 4500m (14765 ft). 7.- Explanation about the hike to Refugio José Rivas 4.864 m.a.s.l. (15960 ft.). 8.- Return to the parking lot. 9.- Explanation for the people who will take the option of descending by bicycle 45 m approx. 10.- Photographs of Limpiopungo lagoon until we load the bicycles. 11 .- Departure from the National Park to the same restaurant in the morning for lunch. 12.- Return to Quito.

Includes

Certified bilingual Spanish-English speaking guide. Authorized tourist transportation. Lunch menu. Bicycle and helmet. Permission to enter the protected area. Departure from Plaza Foch at 7:15 AM (Reina Victoria and Mariscal Foch) Departure from Plaza San Blas at 7:30 AM (Francisco de Caldas and Av. Pichincha).