Elevate: een dagtocht naar de majestueuze hoogten van Cotopaxi!
Beschrijving
In het hart van Ecuador lonkt een monumentale uitdaging: de beklimming van een van de hoogste actieve vulkanen ter wereld, die vorstelijk op 5.897 meter hoogte staat. Het Cotopaxi National Park, een heiligdom verspreid over de provincies Cotopaxi, Napo en Pichincha, ligt op slechts 50 km van het bruisende hart van Quito. De grond eronder vertelt verhalen over oude uitbarstingen, met overblijfselen van puimsteen, as en vulkanisch gesteente genesteld te midden van de veerkrachtige páramos-flora. Avonturiers kunnen per voertuig naar een hoogte van 4.500 meter reizen, voordat ze aan een trektocht beginnen, waarbij elke stap op de zandsteen je dichter bij het basiskamp op 4.864 meter brengt. Voor degenen die zin hebben in spanning: het afdalen van de hellingen, hoewel het een doorgewinterde hand of een hart vol zelfvertrouwen vereist. Met een erfenis van meer dan tien jaar, van de TripAdvisor Hall of Fame-erkenningen tot onze gewaardeerde samenwerking met G Adventures. Maak je klaar voor een reis waarbij elke stap, pedaal en glimlach een bewijs is van de grootsheid van de natuur."
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Carpedm Adventure zal het ontmoetingspunt zijn om de tour te starten, • 07.20 uur Go F.A.R. / CarpeDM Operations Office (Antepara en Los Ríos, sector oude binnenstad) naast Secret Garden Hostel • 7.30 uur Ophaalservice Hilton Colon Hotel • 7.45 uur Transfer naar het Cotopaxi Nationaal Park • 09:30 uur Bezoek het Cotopaxi Nationaal Park • 10:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretatiecentrum: de gids geeft uitleg over het gebied, vulkanen, vegetatie, dieren enz. • 10.30 uur Parkeerplaats 4600 meter, begin wandeling naar de schuilplaats • 12:30 Bereik schuilplaats op 4.864m. terug naar parkeerplaats • 14:00 Aankomst bij het Limpiapungo-meer. • 15:00 Lunchen • 16:00 Terugkeer naar Quito
Door zijn perfect symmetrische kegel, bedekt met een dikke deken van sneeuw en ijs, is de Cotopaxi een van de toeristische hoogtepunten in Ecuador en de meest bezochte en beklommen vulkaan. Het Cotopaxi National Park ligt op een prachtig paramo-plateau, waar wilde paarden grazen op de uitgestrekte vlaktes aan de voet van de vulkaan of zich verzamelen om te drinken bij de mooie Limpiopungo-lagune, die de witte toppen van de nabijgelegen vulkaan Rumiñahui weerspiegelt en een geweldige plek is voor het kijken naar watervogels en andere vogels.
Limpiopungo Lagoon is een prachtig meer gevormd door water van de gletsjers. Gelegen in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Limpiopungo is als een spiegel die de Cotopaxi . weerkaatst
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Wat mee te nemen: warme kleding, waterdichte jas, handschoenen, sjaal, muts, wandelschoenen of trekkingschoenen, zonnebril, zonnebrandcrème en extra snacks en water
- Gezicht maskers
- Handen ontsmetten
- Zonnescherm
- Zonnebril
- Extra snacks en water
Beoordelingen(127)
Lincon was our guide and he was excellent he picked me up from secret garden at 7:20 am. He spoke fluent English and Spanish. We only had 4 in our group all English speaking so he didn’t need to speak in Spanish. It took just over 1hour to reach a spot where we had breakfast. Breakfast isn’t included in the price but was only $3.50 for a continental breakfast including eggs, fruit, yogurt and a sandwich with an option of coffee or coca tea. shortly after we began our hike, we stopped at the base camp for the bathroom and to have a hot drink. We then continued up to the glacier it was incredible soso beautiful and we were blessed with the most amazing weather and blue skies. On the way down we stopped at the information centre and the lake for more photo opportunities. There’s an option to ride a bike down the mountain I was initially going to do this big unfortunately felt sick due to the altitude but looked like it would be great. We stopped for lunch which was included in the price and really delicious. Option of veggie, chicken or shrimp. Really recommend and was back by 5:30 pm
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fun and memorable day in Cotopaxi with Lincoln. It’s great that the small group size, clear skies, and his bilingual guiding made the experience even more enjoyable. We’re glad you liked the breakfast stop and that the hike to the refuge and glacier turned out to be such a highlight — Cotopaxi is truly stunning on a clear day! It’s also wonderful that you enjoyed the visit to the information center, the lagoon, and the delicious lunch after the hike. Sorry to hear the altitude kept you from mountain biking, but we’re happy the rest of the tour was a great experience for you. Thank you again for the recommendation — we hope to have you join us for another adventure soon!
Lincoln picked us up at our hostel and we had a great time throughout the whole day. Stopped for breakfast (not included) and went to the refuge after. We even did a detour to the closest glacier. Stopped at the information point to get a wildlife and fauna presentation. After the tasty lunch we headed back to Quito.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re very happy to hear you had a great day exploring Cotopaxi with Lincoln. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the different stops along the way — from breakfast, to the hike up to the refuge, to visiting the closest glacier and learning more about the park’s wildlife and flora at the information center. We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch and the smooth return to Quito. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
We had an amazing experience! Our guide was incredibly experienced and shared so much interesting information about Ecuador. He actively searched for wildlife along the way and explained everything we spotted in a fun and clear way. On top of that, he was genuinely friendly and easy to talk to. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic review! Even with tough weather conditions, it’s great to hear that you still had such a memorable experience at Cotopaxi. Your positive attitude through the fog, wind, rain, and hail is truly inspiring — sometimes adversity really does make the adventure even better! We’re glad the tips on pacing and route choices helped, and it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed both the ascent and the fun descent. Lincoln will be thrilled to hear your kind words; he’s excellent at keeping guests safe on the mountain and spotting wildlife along the way. Seeing the Andean fox is a real highlight — not everyone gets that lucky! Thanks again for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for clearer skies and more great adventures in Ecuador!
The whole experience was amazing, the views are beautiful, it is exhausting but it is totally worth doing the tour, the guide very concerned of all and with great handling of the information, totally recommended this tour.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste la experiencia en Cotopaxi. Es cierto, la subida puede ser exigente, pero las vistas y la energía del lugar lo hacen totalmente inolvidable. Nuestro guía estará feliz de saber que te sentiste bien acompañado y seguro durante el recorrido. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura con CarpeDM!
Very beautiful experience, Felipe a great guide Cotopaxi certainly a spectacular place!!! Felipe made room in his schedule and allowed us as an extra to know a must-see place Rose Success where also the attention was formidable !! Recommended!!
Hola Ivannia, ¡Mil gracias por tu comentario tan positivo! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste la experiencia en Cotopaxi con Felipe — sin duda es un guía excepcional. Qué bueno que pudieron visitar también Rose Success, ¡un lugar realmente especial! Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura. Un abrazo del equipo de CarpeDM
A great day out with entertaining guide Felipe and excellent driver Patricio. Convenient pace in programme with an informative introduction and enough time for onward activities and taking pictures. The steep, windy and breath-taking climb to the José Riva Hut was rewarded by beautiful views of the volcano. Only the biking equipment could be of better quality.
Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great day with Felipe and Patricio and that the pace of the program allowed you to enjoy both the climb to the José Riva Hut and the stunning views of the volcano. We're also glad that you had enough time for pictures and onward activities, as we aim to create a well-balanced experience. Regarding the biking equipment, we appreciate your input. Please know that we regularly maintain our bikes to ensure safety and performance, and we will continue to explore ways to improve the quality of our gear.
Alejandro was our guide, spectacular person and professional! Very attentive and very good explanation of the National Park, super recommended to go with them 100%.
Querida Ingrid, ¡Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras! Nos alegra enormemente saber que tuviste una experiencia tan positiva con Alejandro como guía. Su dedicación y profesionalismo son verdaderamente excepcionales, y es genial saber que su explicación del Parque Nacional fue tan apreciada. Agradecemos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos tener la oportunidad de acompañarte en más aventuras en el futuro. Saludos cordiales,
Very nice day! Very beautiful day, only disappointment was no Canadian flag in the base camp!🤭
Dear 770girardn Thanks so much for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your day out at Cotopaxi. Next time you come you will have to bring the Canadian flag with you to make sure you are represented in the refuge!!
A perfect day. Nice guides. Good food. And a spectacular view. At first a little afraid I felt safe and at least I'm thankful for these great trip. Thank you very much!
Dear dianavD5078KB Thanks so much for your review it is great to hear you enjoyed the guide, food and spectacular views. come back for more adventures next time.
Honestly one of the best tours I’ve ever done! Alejandro was very knowledgeable and shared his interesting stories in both English and Spanish in order to cater to everybody’s needs. He was fun, nice and looked after everyone very well during the hike. The itinerary itself was great too. Climbing Cotopaxi was intensive but very rewarding. The mountainbiking was great fun and lunch was very tasty. Overall, I absolutely loved this trip, highly recommended!
Dear 838daniv Thank you so much for your review of the Cotopaxi day tour with Alejandro, we are so Happy and honored to hear it was one of the best tours you have ever been on. Come back for more adventures, we will be here to help you.
