We meet at Condortrekk to go to the Cotopaxi National Park in around two hours. We arrive at the Limpiopungo lagoon (3800 m / 12467 ft) where our 5-6 hours ascent to the Rumiñahui volcano begins. Afterwards, we go to La Rinconada Pedregal where we rest.
COTOPAXI | 3 Days
Elevation: 5897 m / 19,347 ft
2nd highest mountain in Ecuador
About this tour
- Certified guide (English)
- Private transportation
- Food
- Accommodation in huts
- Technical equipment
DAY 1
RUMIÑAHUI
- Departure from Quito 10 a.m.
- Cotopaxi National Park
- Rumiñahui 4722 m / 15492 ft
- Rest in La Rinconada
DAY 2
COTOPAXI
We depart from Quito in private transport to the Cotopaxi National Park. We walk around one hour from the parking zone at 4500 m / 14,764 ft to the José Ribas hut at 4800 m / 15,748 ft. We eat a box lunch, then we have a talk and practice in the glaciers with the guides for one hour. Next, we return to the hut.
- Departure 10 a.m.
- Parking at 450
- José Ribas hut 4800 m / 15,748 ft
- Dinner 6 p.m.
DAY 3
COTOPAXI SUMMIT
We get up at midnight to prepare our equipment, drink a special tea and start the ascent to the summit at 5897 m / 19,347 ft. We will be there for around 20 minutes to take pictures and admire the vistas. Then, we return to the hut in three hours. Finally, we walk back to the parking zone and take our transportation.
- 5-6 hours walk
- Cotopaxi summit 5897 m / 19,347 ft
- Return to Quito