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Season: Year round
Area: Imbabura Northern Ecuador. - Beautiful hike around a volcanic lake with two islands in the middle.
- It is a 5-6 hours hike at 3500 meters of altitude.
- Great views of the lake, the farmlands and the mount Cotacachi.
- Good for kids and adults (12 and up)
ITINERARY:
07h00 Pick up from hotel. Drive to Cotacachi
09h00 Arrive to the lake shore. Safety talk.
09h30 Hiking starts!!
12h00 Lunch
12h30 Downhill continues
14h00 Hike finishes. Drive back to Quito
17h00 Arrive to Quito. Drop off in hotel
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Season: Year round
Area: Ilinizas. - It is an intense hike and climb to a high mountain.
- You should be in very good shape and have some acclimatization first.
- You climb from 3900 to 5125m in around 6-7 hours.
- You should feel comfortable climbing in steep hills using hands and feet.
ITINERARY:
06h00 Pick up from hotel. Drive to Ilinizas ecological reserve.
09h00 Arrive to the parking lot at 3900 m of altitude. Safety talk.
09h30 Hiking starts!!
11h30 Lunch in the refuge.
12h00 Climbing towards the summit begins.
14h00 Summit. Begin the hike down
17h00 Arrive to parking lot. Drive back to Quito
19h00 Arrive to Quito. Drop off in hotel
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Hiking trips includes: - Specialized mountain guide
- One walking stick
- In Iliniza includes:
- Private transportation from/to Quito
- Lunch
- Snacks and beverages.
What should you bring?
- Small camera
- Copy of your passport
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Quick drying shorts and shirts
- Warm clothes
- Dry clothes to change after the hike in case of rain
- Cash for extra expenses or tips.
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