AWR is offering a new 3-day multisport tour near Cotopaxi National Park in Ecuador. This is a great extension after a Galapagos trip and is great for families!
Starting at $370/person
DAY 1: El Cañón del Salto Canopy Tour
Your bilingual guide will pick you up at your hotel in Quito for the 2 hour drive to the Hacienda Santa Rita. El Cañon del Salto Canopy is a transportation system based on harnesses and pulleys attached to an inclined cable, taking advantage of gravity. This system was used by scientists who were doing research in the forest canopy. This is an environmentally low-impact adventure, and it gives people with no climbing experience a safe way to enjoy high mountain forest from a unique point of view. After 3 hours, transfer to Hacienda El Porvenir for lunch, and enjoy the afternoon at this traditional Andean farm. (LD)
DAY 2: Horseback riding and hiking
A brief lesson is given in the morning at Hacienda El Porvenir teaching how to ride and get acquainted with the horses. Wearing the typical “Chagra” attire, you will ride to the foothills of the Rumiñahui volcano side by side with herds of wild horses and bulls. The ride takes about 3 hours. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch of local dishes at the farmhouse. In the afternoon, hike to Manto Blanco waterfall. (BLD)
DAY 3: Cotopaxi National Park
Drive 20 minutes to Cotopaxi National Park and begin with a visit to the interpretation center where descriptions of the local flora and fauna as well as the history of the major eruptions of the world’s highest active volcano are provided. Drive up to the refuge (4,800 m /15,744 ft.) where climber begin their summit attempt and enjoy the views. Next, drive on to Limpiopungo Lake for a leisurely hike passing streams and large rocks where volcanic remains are still evident. You will also see Pucará del Salitre, a strategic military fortress of the Inca Empire. In the afternoon we will return to the farmhouse in Hacienda El Porvenir and then drive back to Quito. (BL)
- Included: Lodging, transportation, driver/guide, meals as detailed, equipment, national park fees, activities as detailed.
- Not included: Cotopaxi entrance fee ($10/person), drinks and meals not specified, tips, personal expenses.