Itinerary

We will depart from Quito in the morning and drive until our starting point (9,843ft/3.000m). We will enjoy a moderate uphill walk through Haciendas and past by typical Andean houses. The trek continues through the valley between Sincholagua and Pasochoa Peaks, where we can admire some waterfalls and Andean Forest along the Pita River, and then continue on a road to Chilcabamba Lodge (11,440ft/3.487m). We will spend the night at the lodge (-/BL/-)

We will start early in the morning and drive towards the east to Pita River Canyon for about 20 minutes. From there it will take us about 5 to 6 hours. The first section is a nice Andean Forest. The hike then continues on the border of Pita River, where we can appreciate the ancient lava flows from Cotopaxi last eruptions. We will get to Tambopaxi Lodge by late afternoon. We will spend the night at this beautiful place overlooking Cotopaxi (B/BL/-)
Our 4 to 5 hour hike starts in the morning. We will be walking in the base of both mountains Cotopaxi and Rumiñahui observing the native flora of the highlands and we will pass Limpiopungo Lake where we can see some of the representative Andean fauna, especially birds. Return to Quito by late afternoon (B/BL/-)  

Price: Please contact us

Land transportation and transfers
Professional guide
Accommodations in double (occupancy) Chilcabamba and Tambopaxi Lodges
American breakfast in the Lodges
All meals during the trekking (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Lunch and D: Dinner)
National Parks entrance fees
Permanent communication through walkie-talkie between guides and office in case of an emergency
Common gear: Ropes, ice screws, snow pickets, rescue gear
Fully First aid kit (Recommended by NOLS WILDERNESS MEDICINE INSTITUTE)
Rescue or evacuation service in case of any incident in the mountains
International flight tickets
Meals in Lodges (lunch, dinner)
Personal equipment (gloves, waterproof jackets and pants, etc.)
Insurance of any kind
Tips
Other non-specified expenses

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