2 Days..

Province of COTOPAXI.

From 2 up to 20 participants (there will be a guide for every other participant).

The volcano Cotopaxi, whose summit rests at 5.897 m/19.347 ft., is a natural monument because of its unique beauty and it is also the second tallest mountain in the country, which makes it a challenge for mountaineers from all over the world.

This glacier-covered volcano has an icy crater that is 800 m in circumference and can only be seen from high up on the mountain which is one of the most visited of Ecuador. It is located within Cotopaxi National Park.

Day 1:      

07:00 Departure from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park.

10:00 Arrival to the refuge parking lot and preparation of equipment.

10:45 Arrival to José Ribas Refuge at 4.800 m/15.748 ft.

Settle-in and get ready for practice in the glaciers.

11:30 Glacier school.

Practice basic techniques for glaciers.

Eat a lunchbox and hydrate.

14:30 Return to the refuge and rest during the afternoon.

18:00 Dinner.

19:00 Sleep time.

Day 2:   

00:00 Wake-up.

Breakfast time and preparation of equipment.

01:00 Begin ascent hike.

Frequent stops to eat and hydrate and to enjoy the many attractions on the way.

07:30 Estimated time of arrival to the summit.

08:00 Begin descent hike.

12:00 End descent hike.

Rest time and pack-up equipment.

13:00 Begin return trip to parking lot.

14:00 Meal in the park’s restaurant.

15:00 Begin return trip to Quito.

17:00 Estimated time of arrival to Quito

Private round-trip transportation.

Specialized, certificated and bilingual guides.

Lodging in the José Ribas refuge.

Cotopaxi National Park entrance fee.

Snacks and fruits for the hike.

Rope, cord, and carabineers.

Extra sports drinks.

Personal spending money.

Ice axe, climbing helmet and harness.

Mountaineering boots and crampons.

Tips.

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