Hike & Bike Cotopaxi - Full Day Tour

Hike & Bike Cotopaxi - Full Day Tour Description

The Cotopaxi volcano, located at 5897 m, is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. The National Park that surrounds this colossus of the Andes and bears the same name, is an extensive and beautiful territory made up of pine forests, lagoons and routes where you can practice various adventure activities, one of them is the bike tour that we combine with a hike to the first refuge of the Cotopaxi volcano.

This tour is designed for people who adapt quickly to climate changes, who are resilient and have a voracious inner strength. If you are one of those people who are looking to feel adrenaline and love landscapes and nature, you should definitely try this tour. Our specialized guides will help you complete this extreme feast, our first-class equipment will make you feel comfortable even in the worst weather conditions and the beauty of the area will make every second of the journey with us be worth it.

What to bring

1. Insect repellent
2. Sunglasses
3. Sunscreen
4. Warm clothing
5. Water-proof jacket
6. Hiking shoes
7. Day backpack
8. Water bottle

Hike & Bike Cotopaxi - Full Day Tour Itinerary

1. Relax during the 3 hour ride from the Geotours office in Baños to Cotopaxi National Park while our guide points out and describes interesting sights along the way and briefs you on the wonders of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world!
2. Our arrival point is located at 4600 meters (15091 feet) and from there we will hike up another 200 meters to the Jose Rivas refuge where lunch will be served.
3. After another 30 minutes of hiking we will be able to take in the spectacular views of glaciers and landscapes around us.
4. Next, we descend back to the starting point where we will grab our bikes and enjoy the clean mountain air along our downhill ride through the Cotopaxi National Park, stopping at the Limpiopungo Lagoon and museum.
5. Our van will be waiting for us to reach the entry point and take us back to Baños.
6. Relax on the ride home while you reminisce about the incredible day spent on Cotopaxi!
7. Departure: 08:30
8. Return: 18:30

*MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE

 Taxes not included (15%)

*Once you have booked your tour, send us an email at geotoursbanios@gmail.com , or write to our WhatsApp +593 99 543 3293 to have a Reconfirmation of your activity before starting this amazing adventure with Geotours.