The driver will pick you up at the hotel in the morning. The National Park is an hour’s drive from Quito. On cloudless days you can admire the mountain from afar. After a short stop at the Mariscal Sucre information point, where you get some explanation about the region and the volcano, we continue to an altitude of 4500 m. From here we go to the refuge, which is 365 meters higher. It is a very steep walk that takes us at least an hour given the high altitude. Then we descend to the Limpiopungo lake at the foot of the volcano. This lake is fed by a volcano glacier; you often see wild horses grazing here and Andean foxes hunt. Then we return to the hotel by car.
Difficulty: light-moderate.
Bring along: protection against the sun and rain, water, sporty footwear, camera and warm clothes.

The driver will pick you up at the hotel in the morning. The National Park is an hour’s drive from Quito. On cloudless days you can admire the mountain from afar. After a short stop at the Mariscal Sucre information point, where you get some explanation about the region and the volcano, we continue to an altitude of 4500 m. From here we go to the refuge, which is 365 meters higher. It is a very steep walk that takes us at least an hour given the high altitude. After a break we return to the parking where we start the downhill. We take the bikes and descend to 3900 meters towards the Limpiopungo lake where wild horses graze. After this we return to the hotel.
Difficulty: light-moderate. To bring: sun and rain protection, warm clothing, water, camera and walking shoes.

This well-known deep blue crater lake is located high in the mountains. It has a diameter of three kilometers and there are three lava peaks that reach up to 3,800 mt height. In clear weather we get a phenomenal view of the surrounding mountains. In the morning we are picked up by a car at the hotel. Together with the guide we start our walk around the lake. Along the way we enjoy the peace and the beautiful view that this walk offers us. After the hike we drive back to the hotel.
Difficulty: moderate. Bring along: protection against the sun and rain, sturdy walking shoes, water, warm sweater, walking sticks and a camera.

The Andean region is known for its large number of small and large markets. Today you will be introduced to the Saquisili market. Saquisili is a small village located near the Cotopaxi volcano. It is an important place for the trade of vegetables, fruit, livestock, poultry, guinea pigs, etc. On Thursdays it is bustling with life and you can see Indians from the region with their typical ponchos buying food but also bidding for the most beautiful llama. to take home. The guide explains the different products and the way of trading.
Difficulty: easy.
To bring: sun and rain protection, water.

Zumbahua is located high in the mountains, between vast paramo landscapes and glacial valleys. The village is known for its Saturday market, which attracts the indigenous population in large numbers. The farmers here sell their livestock and the vegetables and fruit they grow in the region. Negotiations are taking place everywhere. You will be brought to the market and picked up at an agreed time.