This 5-day tour in Ecuador offers a blend of adventure and cultural experiences, starting with your arrival in Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll explore the city and its surroundings, followed by a challenging yet rewarding hike up Rucu Pichincha, a popular mountain offering stunning views of Quito and the Andean landscape. The highlight of the tour is the ascent of Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, where you’ll experience high-altitude climbing and breathtaking panoramic views. After the intense summit, the tour concludes with a relaxing stay at Papallacta Hot Springs, before your departure from Quito, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Ecuador’s natural beauty and adventure.
Trip Details
Tour Highlights
Explore Quito, the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Hike to the summit of Rucu Pichincha for breathtaking views of the Andes.
Ride the Teleférico cable car to Cruz Loma at nearly 4,000 meters above sea level.
Experience the thrill of summiting the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano.
Relax and unwind at the soothing Papallacta Hot Springs.
Enjoy guided tours with English/Spanish-speaking experts throughout your journey.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Quito
Welcome to the Middle of the World! After you land from your
Welcome to the Middle of the World! After you land from your
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B, L, D
Ikala Quito Hotel (or similar)
DAY 2
Rucu Pichincha
Today our climbing adventure begins with one of Ecuador’s most
Today our climbing adventure begins with one of Ecuador’s most
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B, L, D
3-4h
Ikala Quito Hotel (or similar)
DAY 3
Cotopaxi Volcano
It’s time for the main event of the journey: summiting the
It’s time for the main event of the journey: summiting the
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B, L, D
8-10h
Tambopaxi Lodge or Jose Rivas Refuge (or similar)
DAY 4
Cotopaxi Volcano
It’s time for the main event of the journey: summiting the
It’s time for the main event of the journey: summiting the
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B, L, D
8-10h
Papallacta Hot Springs (or similar)
DAY 5
Goodbye Ecuador!
Time to say farewell to Ecuador! You will not leave empty handed
Time to say farewell to Ecuador! You will not leave empty handed
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Hotels
Ikala Quito Hotel
Ikala Quito Hotel combines colonial and modern architecture in the trendy La Mariscal area of Quito and offers 3 different room categories. It offers free Wi-Fi, a business center, a cava bar for private and corporate events, and a cozy restaurant with national and international dishes. The rooms at the 4-star Ikala Quito Hotel feature classic-style décor and a junior suite in classic or unconventional styles, with elegant artwork painted on canvas or directly on the walls. Cable TV, bed linen and toiletries are provided. It features several living rooms and cozy seating areas, interior patios, gardens and a rooftop terrace with views of the city of Quito. Ikala Quito Hotel is 5 blocks from the Museo Casa de la Cultura and El Ejido Park and a 10-minute drive from downtown Quito. Anahi also offers taxi and airport shuttle services for an additional fee. We speak your language!
Jose Rivas Refuge
Over the years, the shelter has changed, starting with a small cabin measuring 3 meters by 3 meters, where the kitchen and the tents were in the same space, until becoming an establishment with different spaces (kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, different dining and living areas).
The passage of time has turned the Cotopaxi Cara Sur Refuge into a place of camaraderie, where the passion for mountaineering and family weekend adventures are shared. The different natural and social phenomena (earthquakes, eruptions, strikes and pandemics) have made the refuge a space of reinvention and constant movement.
Papallacta Hot Springs
WiFi
SPA
Price Details
Included
All meals indicated as B, L or D
All accommodations in Double Twin occupancy
Accommodation in standard hotels
Expedition style tents, sleeping bags and mats
A Tour Leader English speaking guide
Local Guides specialized in the region
Private transportation in comfortable vehicles
Glacier equipments (helmet, harness, crampons, ice ax)
Trekking equipments (stick and boots)
Private vehicle location with driver. The driver is available up to 8 hours a day. On activity days, only transfers are included, unless otherwise stated. Price includes petrol, road tax, parking, insurance for the vehicle and driver, accommodation and meals for the driver.
Not Included
International flights
Excess baggage charges
Personal expenses
Tips
Laundry
Travel Insurance (mandatory)
Visa fees (if required)
Other items not mentioned as included
Minimum Deposit
30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)
Price Base
Price for 2 people:
1.360 USD
Price from 3 to 4 people:
1.200 USD
Price from 5 to 6 people:
1.130 USD
Price from 7 to 8 people:
1.105 USD
* Price is indicated per person
Terms & Conditions
The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information .
