Highlights
- Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
- Visit to an export-quality rose plantation
- Identification of flora and fauna inside Cotopaxi National Park
- Hike around the Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Wild horse spotting
Description
This experience combines nature, Andean landscapes, and local production in a single day, making it an excellent option for those who want to discover two different sides of Ecuador during their stay in Quito, with family-friendly activities that don't require much physical effort.
We'll set off from Quito for a day that combines some of the most iconic landscapes of the Ecuadorian Andes with an up-close look at one of the country's leading production and export activities.
The tour begins with a private transfer to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the imposing Cotopaxi Volcano and vast Andean páramo landscapes. The experience includes an easy hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, where you'll have the opportunity to admire different points of the landscape, observe the fantastic flora and fauna, and enjoy views of the active Cotopaxi volcano.
After visiting the national park, the day continues with a trip to a rose plantation. Ecuador is internationally renowned for producing and exporting roses, and this visit gives you an up-close look at the fields and an insight into part of the process behind one of the country's most iconic products. Finally, if you'd like to have lunch, the guide will suggest the best options available along the way, taking into account your individual dietary restrictions.
Includes
Transportation suitable for challenging routes
English- or Spanish-speaking naturalist guide
Cotopaxi National Park entry permits
Entrance or admission to a rose plantation
Bottles of purified water
Excludes
Meals
Entrance fees to sights not described
Items of a personal nature
Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
