Departures: Any day in the year by Request
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Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Horseback Riding
After a brief lesson to get acquainted with the horses and once outfitted in the typical "chagra" attire, we begin our ride from Hacienda El Porvenir taking the lower route towards Hacienda El Tambo Quilindaña and going by Pucará de Salitre, an Inca fortress. Riding in the shade of majestic Cotopaxi and passing trough impressive Andean landscapes. After 7 hours we reach Hacienda El Tambo Quilindaña were an excellent dinner in waiting for us. -/L/D
Day 02: Trekking and Mountain Biking
On our second day we trek around Hacienda El Tambo Quilindaña going to Chirimachay canyon through the highlands of Cotopaxi. The scenery of this area is unique because of the lava rivers that flowed through here during Cotopaxi’s last eruption. This trek takes about 5 hours. At Chirimachay we start a beautiful cross country descendon mountain bikes through trails and roads. Biking time 2 hours approximately. We spent the night at Hacienda El Porvenir. B/L/D
Day 03: Trekking Rumiñahui
Very early in the morning we begin climbing Rumiñahui Volcano, crossing vast highlands swept by the cold breath of the Andes. Form the peaks of Rumiñahui at 4712 m (15,455 ft) on a cloudless day, one can admire in the distance the peaks of Ilinizas and Chimborazo. Trekking time: 6 hours approximately. In the afternoon we trek back to El Porvenir farmhouse. B/L/D
Days 04 & 5: Climbing Cotopaxi
Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park parking lot 4500 m (14,760 ft). We climb up-hill to the climbers' refuge at 4800 m (15748 ft). We have lunch and rest. During the afternoon we hike up to the glaciers to practice some basic ice climbing techniques. We rest for the rest of the day until midnight when we begin our climb to the summit. We reach the summit just as the sun is rising and take advantage of the early morning light at the summit. The descent takes two hours and afterwards we return by car to the Hacienda El Porvenir and then back to Quito. B/L/-
B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner
Price 2007:
USD 720.- Per person
Single supplement USD 140.-
Minimum 2 People.
Tour Includes
• Lodging (based on double machai room and refuge)
• 13 meals
• Described activities
• Guides (bilingual and local depending on the activity)
• Basic equipment for activities (chaps and poncho, bike and protection pads, climbing boots, crampons, mittens, ice axe, harness and goggles)
• Transportation from and back to Quito (on tour days)
Tour Does Not Include
• Cotopaxi National Park entrance fee (US$10 foreigners)
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment
• Bar and shop
• Tips
• International flight airport tax (USD 41.- per person)
If you need any additional information please write us:
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