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Visit Cotopaxi National Park, Home to the Highest Active Volcano

At 19,348 ft/5892m Cotopaxi towers above its neighbours

Duration: 2 days
4+ Passengers: $345
2-3 Passengers: $420
A nature lover's paradise, Cotopaxi National Park is an 88,920-acre ecological sanctuary with the striking treeless vegetation of the Andean moorlands, or paramo. It is also home to the highest active volcano in the world. The first day is dedicated to hiking this majestic area, enjoying the spectacular Andean scenery. Stay the night in a historic Ecuadorian hacienda. The next day, visit a small village to shop in local markets and mingle with the Ecuadorians.
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Otavalo Market Tour (2 Days) Cotopaxi Tour (2 Days) Haciendas, Hot Springs & Volcanoes (4 Days)

Cotopaxi Tour Extension Itinerary

Day 1 QUITO - COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK - HACIENDA View Cotopaxi accommodations picture gallery Today the adventure begins with a fascinating drive south through the "Avenue of Volcanoes," viewing the spectacular high plains that surround Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano at 19,225 feet. In the park, see llamas, wild horses, deer, rabbits, the Andean gulls, hummingbirds, and perhaps the Andean condor. After a hearty lunch on the trail, climb to El Parqueadero to get a breathtaking view of a nearby glacier. In the late afternoon, travel to a charming hacienda where you will spend the night. (B, L)
Day 2 HACIENDA - LOCAL MARKET - QUITO In the morning after a delicious breakfast, visit an indigenous local market. Depending on the day of the week, visit Saquisili, Latacunga or Pujili, visiting with local citizens and shopping for handcrafted goods. Return to Quito in the afternoon, marking the end of the tour or add an extra night to enjoy more of Quito. (B)
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GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR EXTENSIONS

Have more time to spend? Why not customize your trip with some of these trip extensions? Add extensions to the beginning or the end of your trip, or add to both ends.
GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR DAY EXTENSIONS Quito City Scenic Tour (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Museum (4hrs) Quito City Tour at Night Middle of the World (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Middle (5hrs) Papallacta Hot Springs (1D) Rafting Rio Blanco (1D) Mountain Bicycling (1D) Otavalo Market (1D) Sea Kayak Cuicocha Lake (1D) Cotopaxi National Park (1D) Bellavista Cloud Forest (1D)	GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR MULTI-DAY EXTENSIONS Otavalo Market Tour (2D) Cotopaxi Tour (2D) Haciendas, Hot Springs & Volcanoes (4D) CLOUD & RAIN FOREST LODGES Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge (2D) Sacha Lodge (4/5D) Kapawi Ecolodge (4/5D) Napo Wildlife Center (4/5D)

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- All prices are/Person on a double occupancy basis.

- Single Supplement (SS): Upon meeting the trip minimum, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single accommodation.

- Single passenger extensions can be arranged at an additional charge. Contact us for more information

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Additional $65: - Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

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