COTOPAXI VOLCANO VISIT
Easy Level
480 m
1 days
The Cotopaxi or also known as Cuello de Luna (Neck of the Moon), is a young active stratovolcano with a perfect cone shape and a crater on its summit, from where glaciers descend from all sides, being the highest active volcano in the Andes and in the world, Its last major eruption dates back to June 26, 1887.
Day Program
- Departure from Quito towards Cotopaxi National Park
- Visit the information center, we pass the Limpiopungo lagoon
- Continue the route towards the parking area at 4600 m
- Ascend to the «Jose Rivas» refuge at 4864 m
- Wear the respective technical equipment
- Begin the ascent to Jose Rivas refuge at 4864 m
- Take time to rest, eat and hydrate
- Descent until the parking
- Return to Quito or to your destination
- Private transport.
- National guide certified by MIN TOUR in the following languages (Spanish, English, French).
- Payment for participation in the activities described in the programme.
- Lunch.
- Additional meals.
- Additional (alcoholic) drinks.
- Cost of activities not included in the budget or described in the programme.
- Travel insurance.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Small backpack
- Comfortable trousers.
- Walking shoes.
- Warm jacket and jumper.
- Swimsuit.
- Sunglasses.
- Camera.
- Small rucksack (waterproof).
- Mosquito repellent.
- Bags for equipment, clothes, documents.
- Sunscreen.
- First aid kit.
- Hat or cap.
- Plastic water bottle.
- Towel.
- Passport and/or original ID.