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*Cotopaxi National Park tour is an exciting day which begins with spectacular views through the unique Andean landscape, the ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’. Inside the national park we hike up to the refuge which is situated at 4800m on the Cotopaxi snowline. Lunch is served with spectacular views to the valley below and surrounding volcanoes. After lunch we take a short hike to the nearby glacier, followed by a safety briefing and commence our downhill descent on mountain bikes! The journey finishes at the beautiful lagoon at the base of Cotopaxi.
*This tour goes to a height of 4800m, it is important that you are prepared for this kind of altitude. We recommend acclimatizing at least two days around 3000m. Cotopaxi has its own micro-climate and the weather in the area is very unpredictable, so please be prepared with warm clothes. The tour will leave in any weather.
*The tour begins from the Coffee & Toffee . There is an optional breakfast at our hacienda  where you have the choice between continental, muesli, pancakes and French toast. The price is $3.
*Included in package: professional bilingual guide, transport from Quito, train ticket-if applicable, lunch, mountain bike, helmet. Note: The Cotopaxi National Park entrance fee is $10, this is not included in the tour price.
*It is important that you have current travel insurance. Please inform us of any medical problems you have.
*We put a lot of effort in organizing the tour, therefore cancellations require 24hrs notice. If you wish to cancel we will give a 50% refund. Any shorter notice cancellations will not be refunded.
* Necessary Equipment:
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- Warm clothing
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- Gloves, Scarf, Wool hat
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- Sunglasses
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- Extra water
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- Hiking shoes
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- Camera
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- Entrance fee $10
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- Long socks
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-Sun cream
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- Cotton pants
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- Waterproof jacket
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-Extra Snacks
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The Cotopaxi Bike tour and Cotopaxi Bike & Train only differ in the departure and return time. Once in Cotopaxi National Park, the itineraries are the same.
Schedules (Note: All times are approximate, EXCEPT starting time.)
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No Train-
Weekday
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Train-Weekend
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Itinerary
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07:00
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07:30
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Meet at Coffee & Toffee for transfer to train or
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08:00
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09:00
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Begin Train Ride (on weekend) or breakfast at (weekday)
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10:30
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Meet at Transport at Boliche Station- only for train itinerary
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09:30
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11:30
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Enter Cotopaxi National Park
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10:00
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12:00
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The guide will give explanation of the area, volcanoes, vegetation, animals etc.
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11:00
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13:00
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Arrive at the parking lot 4.500m, begin hike up to refuge
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12:00
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14:00
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Reach refuge at 4.800m. Eat lunch and rest, enjoy the view…
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13:30
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14:30
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Hike to the Glacier and afterwards return to parking lot
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14:00
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16:00
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Equipment Check – Begin descent on mountain bike
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15:30
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17:30
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Arrive at Laguna Limpiopungo via bike. After short rest depart Cotopaxi National Park
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16:30
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18:30
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Arrive at hacienda for chocolate cake and hot coffee/tea
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18:00
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20:00
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Return to  office or Coffee & Toffee
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*Please note tips for our guides are not included in the price. If you enjoyed your trip, a tip of around 10% would be greatly appreciated.
HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURE!
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Tour Itineraries 
