Private Tour
2-Days Avenue of the Volcanoes Adventure
Overview
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48 hours
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This is the best private excursion to save time and explore two of the most attractive volcanoes of Ecuador, and gives you the opportunity to hike and enjoy at stunning landscapes! Quilotoa and Cotopaxi are world-wide-known-volcanoes because of their natural beauty, and friendly access. Go out of the beaten path staying an overnight in a charming and historical colonial hacienda, and discover ancient labors and traditions..! Enjoy with your family and avoid unnecessary crowds while you discover The Avenue of the Volcanoes!
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Cotopaxi National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Hacienda La Ciénega or Hacienda Hato Verde
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ecuador Best Tours
Start at 08h00 from your hotel or address within Quito's district. We will travel south along the avenue of the volcanoes.
Cotopaxi National Park
09h30 we will arrive to Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m.a.s.l.), in order to be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lagoons, wild horses and fascinating ecosystems that gradually change as you gain altitude.
Cotopaxi National Park
You will see also the exotic wildlife in its habitat while you participate of a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon (3.800 m.a.s.l.). You will also have the opportunity to drive up to the parking lot, located at 4.500 meters above sea level (15,000 feet), in order to hike up to 4.800 meters where the refuge “Jose Rivas” is located (16,000 feet)!
Cotopaxi National Park
We visit San Agustin de Callo, an impressive farm house in Ecuador, built over Inca structures! In the afternoon we arrive to Hacienda La Ciénega that was shelter of Alexander Von Humboldt in the nineteenth century!
Quilotoa Crater Lake
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Mercado Indigena
We leave at 08h00, towards the Indian market of Saquisilí (Thursday). Then we drive towards Quilotoa Volcano that shows a spectacular view of the Andean mountains, passing by the ancestral canyon of the Toachi River and many indigenous communities and farmlands!
Laguna Quilotoa
We visit the hut of an indigenous family where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local people and maybe learn a few Kichwa words, which is the native language of the Andean region!
Laguna Quilotoa
Visit the local and unique Indian market of Zumbahua (Saturday). The tour includes a long walk inside the crater of Quilotoa Volcano, where a very attractive emerald-colour-lagoon is located (3.600 meters). The way back to the top of the crater, where the parking lot is, takes about one hour walking, or there is the option of renting a mule to go back up there!
Quito Old Town
Drop off back in Quito at the address you would desire.
What‘s Included
Certified English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
1 night accommodation
Private transport
Drinks
Entrance fees to indigenous huts
Mules or horses ride
Pickup points
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Options
2-Days Avenue of the Volcanoes Adventure
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Extraordinary adventure
Martin S,,Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Carlos did a great job showing us all the magnificent locations, he was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun (and more punctual than we were) As it was a private tour we could spend more time on things we liked. The food in the Haciendas (lunch/dinner) was amazing, especially the Inca dinner was extraordinary. The sights themselves were exactly the wonderful nature we expected and at all the stops in between we got something exciting to see. Considerations: You have to be willing to go on longer car rides obviously, the hikes are high altitude 4000m+ Conclusion: full recommend, exceeded our expectations
Fantastic trip to the volcanoes with Carlos
a999b,,Mar 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a trip of a lifetime with our guide Carlos exploring Cotopaxi foothills, Quilotoa crater lake, haciendas, and the surrounding countryside, including an eye-opening visit to a local family farm. It was a great balance of nature, history, culture, and local cuisine. Carlos was very personable, accommodating, and attentive to us and shared a wealth of knowledge. EBT was very accommodating to have Carlos pick us up at an airport hotel instead of downtown Quito. We started the day by driving to Cotopaxi National Park, where we explored the foothills and the lagoon and saw wild horses and many kinds of birds. Then we drove to the first hacienda where we enjoyed a gourmet lunch and had a surprise visit with a herd of llamas! We then drove to the second hacienda where we spent the evening exploring the grounds and spent a night in a grand room with a fireplace. After breakfast, we drove to Quilotoa through unbelievable mountainous landscapes with a stop at a local farmhouse along the way. The visit with the farmer and his family was one of the highlights of this trip. Arriving at Quilotoa, the views were spectacular and the lake is a wonder. We hiked part way down and back and took pictures with a llama. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, we visited a crafts market and then Carlos drove us back to our hotel. This was an amazing two days. Thank you, Carlos, for making our trip so memorable!
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