08-10-2025
Early in the morning, we will drive 1 and half hours to the entrance of Cotopaxi National Park located 45 miles south of Quito city. On the way you will enjoy the views of the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes. Once we arrive, we will continue just 7 more miles to the Mariscal Sucre Museum located at 12,000 ft above sea level. It is the first encounter with the nature and the altitude. We will explain you about the protected areas with a cup of Cocoa tea.
After this we will continue our drive towards LImpiopungo lake over 12,800 ft. – this is a magical places right between Cotopaxi and Ruminahui volcanoes, it is a great moment for a nice picture surrounded by nature. Then we will drive at to 15,000 ft. up there if you feel ok with the altitude we can plan hiking up towards the basecamp called Refugio RIVAS at 16,000 ft. If not also you can admire the majestic Cotopaxi wich in quechua means The Neck of the Moon.
Finally we will drive 2 hours approx. to our lodging place called LLULLULLAMA, it is a fantastic moment to take your camera and wait for the sunset with a cup of hot coffee or tea provided by the hostel. Then dinner and briefing for the next day.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included: B /D
Accommodation included: Overnight at LLullullama Hotel ***