Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way
Overview
Why Choose This Experience?
• Our tour have an exceptional success rate reaching Cotopaxi Base Camp thanks to our experienced guides, flexible pace, and personalized support.
• Enjoy a scenic horseback ride through the less-visited side of Cotopaxi National Park, away from the crowds.
• Meet the Chagras, Ecuador's legendary Andean cowboys
• Your booking directly supports a local community development project.
• Led by experienced local guides with extensive knowledge of the area.
• No previous hiking or horseback riding experience is required.
• Experienced riders can have fun.
• Discover Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in S. America
• Maximize your time inside the National Park by enjoying lunch at Base Camp instead of hurrying up to leave the N.Park.
Please Note: This adventure is designed for travelers who enjoy outdoor challenges. Expect uneven roads, rapidly changing mountain weather, and high altitude. It is not recommended for guests with serious heart conditions.
What you’ll do
Stop by for Groceries, water and food to get packed and bring to the National park.
We will arrive to the North Gate of the Cotopaxi national park between 9:15 to 9:30 am aprox after driving along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
Horseback ride will be the first activity along this day for about oke hour / only horseback ride inside the national park.
We will drive after the horseback ride for about 35 minutes from 4000 meters (12000 feet) to 4550 meters (15000 feet) to start the hiking portion of the day.
We will start the hike up to Basecamp objective 4900 meters (16000 feet) for about 1 hour aprox to arrive to Refugio José Rivas. Where we can eat and get hit drinks.
We will stay here and enjoy the Basecamp atmosphere and then descend to parking lot to start return
We will leave the national using the south gate / touristy side. About 3 hours back from parking lot on the volcano
What’s included
From €119
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