Cotopaxi Volcano 2 day Trekking Tour

Become a true explorer as you climb Ecuador's second-highest mountain on this 2-day trek up the Cotopaxi volcano.

Cotopaxi Volcano 2 day Trekking Tour

Day 1

Pickup will occur between 7:00 and 8:00 am at your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa. A brief introduction about crampons, ice axes, and mountain trekking will be provided.

The next stop is the Cotopaxi volcano. We will stop at a car park near the mountain and hike to a refuge at an altitude of 14763 feet (4500 metres). Upon arrival, participants will have soup, a plate of meat, and juice.

Following lunch, we will proceed to the glacier area for ice trekking instruction. In the evening, dinner will consist of a plate of meat or chicken with juice.

Day 2

At 12 am, participants will prepare to summit. Before leaving the refuge, a snack of bread, fruit, and tea or coffee will be provided. The trek will take six hours to reach 19347 feet (5897 metres).

Upon reaching the summit, you will enjoy views of the Andes mountain range, noting that the Cotopaxi volcano previously experienced a significant ash emission.

Afterward, we will return to the lodge for coffee and fruit. Finally, we will return to your hotel in Baños de Agua Santa, arriving at 2 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes one night's accommodation at the José Ribas mountain refuge in a shared room with a single bed.