Pickup in Quito: (2,800 ms/ 9,000 feet)
A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Quito in the morning.
Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park:
The trip lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, passing through Andean landscapes and picturesque villages.
Arrival at the park and preparation: (3,600 msl / 11,811 feet)
You will be given instructions on how to use the horse and equipped with the appropriate equipment.
Horseback riding: (3,800 msl / 12,467 feet)
You will enjoy a 1-hour horseback ride on trails that pass through varied landscapes, such as moorlands, forests, and rivers.
The Cotopaxi horse back ride is designed for people with little experience or intermediate level.
Meal:
A box lunch will be provided during the activity.
Visit to Limpiopungo Lagoon: (3,800 msl / 12,467 feet)
Optionally, you can visit the lagoon and walk around its surroundings. Limpiopungo lagoon offers a great birdwatching experience where you can spot different species such as: Andean duck or seagull, Caracaras, Variable Hawk, Plumbeous-Sierra Finch, Great Trush among others.
Return to Quito:
After the horseback ride and activities, you will return to Quito in the afternoon about 2 p.m.