Description: Cotopaxi National Park is a protected area that goes from an altitude of 3.200 up to 6.000 Mts it has 4 climatic zones: Andean forest, paramo, high plateau and glassier
Cotopaxi is claimed to be the highest and the most perfectly shaped mountain in the world. Iit is Ecuador’s most famous volcano. Technically it is not a difficult mountain but due to its height it is a must that climbers get well acclimatized, as well as physically and mentally prepared. Ice- climbing gear is also required. From its summit Cotopaxi offers a spectacular view; other snow-capped peaks can be seen, as well the Amazon basin.
There are several ways to access to the park all are easy and safe therefore, we have a good opportunity to develop different activities.
This 3 day combined tour specially allows the opportunity for an efficient acclimatization; our campsites, biking equipment and our specialized and professional staff make it comfortable and easy.
Fist day is biking in the area; second day we’ll provide a briefing school (basic ice climbing techniques) third day climbing to the summit of Cotopaxi Volcano.
From our experience we can say that al least 90% of the people taking this tour has reached the summit.

Day 01.- Biking
Day 02.- Ice Briefing 7:00 A.M departure from the agency or hotel. 2 ½ hrs car drive on the Pan-American highway towards the Cotopaxi National Park.
While we are crossing the volcanoes avenue we will enjoy beautiful landscapes characteristic of the Andean Region as well as some mountains such as Pasochoa, Rumiñahui, Illinizas North and South, etc.
Biking starting point El Pedregal. Altitude 3.200 Mts.
Most of the track will be up hill, we will pedal from 3.200 Mts. to El Salitre ruins at 3.800 Mts. where will stop to take our lunch and visit the ruins.
After lunch we will pedal on a cross-country path heading to Limpiopungo Valley where we have settled our campsite. The whole route is carefully picked for the program.
Campsite dinner and overnight
Day 03. - CLIMBING TO COTOPAXI SUMMIT
After a hearty breakfast around midnight, we departure to the summit. We follow the normal north route and expect to arrive at the summit in 6 to 7 hours and enjoy the wonderful view of the crater of this impressive volcano. With good weather, we can see far in the distance the Mount Chimborazo. We descend to the refuge and afterwards to the parking lot. Return to Quito

Included:
-Transport ( 4X4 ) Quito – Cotopaxi - Quito
- Biking equipment bicycle, helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protectors
- Biking guide
- Basic climbing equipment: boots, crampons, harness, ice axe
- Certified ASEGUIM guide
- Campsite equipment
- All meals during the tour: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfast
- Beverages (non alcoholics)

Not included:
- Meals not mentioned, personal expenses, personal equipment, tips and beverages
- Park fee

WHAT TO BRING:
Sleeping bag, bag pack, warm and rain clothes, trek shoes, hat or cap, gloves, flashlight (torch) with spare batteries, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera,

with spare batteries.

NOTE: We climb to any mountain in Ecuador, most of them are 2 day programs and the most requested are: Illinizas, Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.