Cotopaxi Volcano Quest!

More than a decade of Excellence on TripAdvisor! Dive into the adventure of a lifetime with CarpeDM Adventures as you ascend one of the world's towering titans - an active volcano soaring to a staggering 5,897 meters! And for those seeking seamless journeys, we've got you covered. Ready to embark? Reach out to us on and let the adventure begin! • 7.20 am Just outside our CarpeDM Operations / Go F.A.R Office • 7.30 am Hilton Colon Hotel • 07:45 Transfer to the Cotopaxi National Park - stop off to pick up snacks / breakfast on the way. • 09:30 Enter Cotopaxi National Park • 10:00 Mariscal Sucre Interpretation Centre: The guide will give an explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals. • 10:30 4600m car park, begin the hike up to the Basecamp • 12:30 Reach refuge at 4.864m. • 13:00 Reach Glacier 5,000m. depends on conditions • 14:00 Arrive at Limpiopungo lake. • 15:00 Eat lunch - Included at traditional local Restaurant • 16:00 Return to Quito

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