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3-Day Tour To Cotopaxi, Quilotoa And Baños : Andes Mountains & Waterfalls
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Volcano

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Get off the beaten track and explore the Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lagoon, and Baños de Agua Santa, a town considered the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Hike the surrounding Limpiopungo valley, swim at the lake in Banos and have a breathtaking experience on the “Swing at the End of the World." Meet the natives from the Paramos and enjoy the views of rivers, waterfalls and mountains via a cable car ride over the Pastaza River.

Highlights
  • Visit the Cotopaxi National Park
  • Hike in the surrounding Limpiopungo valley
  • Enjoy the famous “Swing at the End of the World” at La Casa del Árbol 
  • Pay a visit to a local house from the “Paramos”
  • Have a great time at Pailon del Diablo, the most stunning waterfall in Ecuador
  • Experience a cable car over the Pastaza River
  • Day 1- Arrive at Cotopaxi National Park expand_more
    • Meet the tour guide after having your breakfast and board a vehicle heading south of Quito, towards Cotopaxi National Park.
    • Enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes Mountain range and gorgeous natural scenery on the way. Once you reach the National Park, you will visit the Interpretation Center and Limpiopungo lagoon. 
    • Take a short hike in the surrounding Limpiopungo valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-feet (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. (Depending on your physical condition, you will get to the Glacier (5050-meter) Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals. 

    Overnight in Hosteria Papagayo in Machachi.

    (3914-meter) 

    Meals: B/L

  • Day 2- Visit the Swing at the End of the World expand_more
    • Have breakfast in the hotel. Travel through the Avenue of the Volcanoes and pass through the Pujilí small town.  
    • Visit an indigenous local house from the “Paramos” to learn about their traditions and way of life.  
    • Head to the town of Tigua, famous for its naive paintings. Continue up to the Quilotoa volcano, where you can descend to the lake inside the crater or just walk around the crater. 
    • Enjoy an unforgettable experience on mule back riding or kayaking in the lake. Lunch and continue the trip to Baños. 
    • See the famous “Swing at the End of the World” at La Casa del Árbol and take in fantastic views of the gorgeous mountain landscapes. 

    Overnight in Baños hotel La Floresta.

    (3914-meter) 

    Meals: B/L

  • Day 3- Experience Cable Car Ride with Stunning Views expand_more
    • Have breakfast in the hotel. Visit Pailon del Diablo, the most stunning waterfall in Ecuador. 
    • 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 landscapes. For the rest of your time, you can take optional activities such as rock climbing, trekking, bikes, and more at extra cost. 
    • Drive back to Quito after lunch.

    (1820-meter)

    Meals: B

What's Included
  • Private transportation SUV 
  • Lodging for 02 nights (Hostería Papagayo, hotel La Floresta)
  • Admission fee in Quilotoa, Cotopaxi, Casa del Árbol, Pailon del Diablo and Manto de la Novia Waterfalls, the Nest of Mera
  • Certified Spanish/English-speaking guide
  • Meals (breakfast x 2, lunch x 3)
  • Guided activities
What's Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks
  • Not specified meals
  • Optional activities with extra cost
  • Tips
What to bring
  • Wearables: Waterproof trousers, warm sweaters, short and long sleeve shirts, t-shirts, cotton t-shirts, windbreakers or sweaters, warm and waterproof clothes, sun hat, walking/hiking shoes.
  • Sunglasses, flashlight/torch, camera, small bag, insect repellent, zip-lock bags to keep clothes/equipment dry, towel, first aid kit, sunscreen, device chargers, binoculars, and small backpack.
Meeting Point

Quito, Ecuador

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 20 USD 607 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 607 / person