ANDES AND AMAZON TOUR

DAY 5: ​​​BAÑOS – QUILOTOA LAGOON – COTOPAXI VOLCANO – QUITO

Our trip starts in Banos towards to the Quilotoa Lagoon. on the way you can see wonderful landscapes (depending on the weather) we will pass through small indigenous towns that are part of the great multiculturalism of Ecuador, after a tour After 3 hours we will arrive at the Quilotoa lagoon, this lagoon characterized by the turquoise color due to volcanic minerals, gives it a pleasant and colorful appearance, we can do different activities such as a walk to the crater, or you can stay to observe and appreciate the wonderful view. After this visit, we’ll go to one of the most emblematic points of Ecuador, the Cotopaxi volcano, considered the largest active volcano in the world with 5897 meters high (19,347 feet high). During our stay in the National Park, we will admire its natural environment, its Flora and Fauna with the explanations of your naturalist guide. We will try to ascend to the refuge located at 4,810 m (15,392 feet). Since the Cotopaxi Volcano is currently active, the ascent will be granted by the National Park authorities or we can take a walk through the Limpiopungo lake that is located at the foot of the volcano to observe some birds in the Páramo region (Andean Grasslands). On a clear day, the view of the volcano reflected on the surface of the lake is magnificent. We make a brief visit to the small museum that talks about the park, its nature, wildlife and the eruptions of the central axis of the park. After this visit we will go to Quito.

• Meals: ​Breakfast.
• Double accommodation in a hotel of your choice.