Climbing up to the Cotacachi Volcano - 2 days

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For the adventurous tourist in love with Andean climbing, this tough two-day tour offers the opportunity to climb almost to the top of the volcano at 4,850m. The journey takes you through the highlands, from volcanic rocks to flora and fauna native to the highland moors and offers magnificent views of the Avenue of the Volcanoes, including Chimborazo.

DAY 01
Departure from Otavalo at 09h00 to Cuicocha lake at 3,400 m from where we will hike up to 4,000 m where we will camp.

DAY 02
The next morning we will have an early breakfast (5h00) and we will start our hike in the beautiful light of the sunrise. Around 9h00 we will arrive at 4,850 m. On a clear day it is possible to see the Avenue of the Volcanoes. After our descent we will have lunch at our camp, hike further down to Cuicocha Lake and will get back to Otavalo by car.

Set Start time and Meeting Place for Activity (if any) - Hora de inicio establecido y lugar de encuentro para la actividad (si los hubiera)

9:00

What's provided (if a guided activity)

Transport, guide, food and camping equipment.

What to bring

Heavy hiking boots, sleeping bag, backpack, sweater, rain jacket, gloves, hat, sun cream and sunglasses

Costs to participate per person - Costos por persona para participar

$90.00 per person

Other Type of Activity - Otro Tipo de Actividad

Hiking/Trekking

Accommodation for Activity (if any) - Alojamiento para la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Runa Tupari

Tour Operator or Provider of Activity (if any) - Operador Turístico o Proveedor de la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Runa Tupari Tours

Duration of Activity - Duración de la Actividad

2 days

Type of Activity - Tipo de Actividad

Climbing

Level of Difficulty for Activity - Nivel de Dificultad de la Actividad

Extreme - Requires superior fitness and skills