How I'll be spending this week
This is from the tour operators in charge of me this week...
-CB
Day 01. Quito - Pasochoa
Pick up in your hotel. we depart from Quito at 09h00 in the direction to Volcano Pasochoa, where your trekking begins. As you walk up hill towards it summit (4200m) you will enjoy the views of the neighbours peaks such as Antisana, Rumiñahui and Cotopaxi. You will head south on a easy going trail along the crater edge of this extinct volcano, Condors and other birds of pray are often seen before you descend in a green valley. We arrive in a Aclimatization Center Tambopaxi is located at 3200 m. a refugee in the middle of Cotopaxi and Ruminahui volcanoes.
Day 02.- Limpiopungo, at the base of the Cotopaxi Volcano
Today you will explore the Paramo of the Cotopaxi National Park. Here you will visit the Pre-Inca ruins of El Salitre while enjoying magnificent views of Cotopaxi Glaciers. Afterwards you will continue to Limpiopungo valley and lake. Return. Dinner and overnight.
Day 03.- Climb. Ruminahui & Limpiopungo Lake
Today is the longest day of your trekking tour. You will walk along a trail, up and down following the flanks of Ruminahui peak observing birds of prey and in the horizon the mighty Chimborazo, and Illinizas. Return to Limpiopungo where we dirve to the Cuello de Luna. Dinner and overnight.
Day 04.- Illiniza Ecological Reserve
Drive to the north following the route Illinizas reserve until arrive to la Llovisma, another acclimatization center. Overnight.
Day 05.- Climb Illiniza North - return to Quito
Today you can either drive to the parking place of the Illinizas and walk uphill to the settlement of Illinizas and summit the north peak which is rather easy and recommended as training for those who will attempt Cotopaxi. Somewhere in highlands, your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Quito.
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-CB
Day 01. Quito - Pasochoa
Pick up in your hotel. we depart from Quito at 09h00 in the direction to Volcano Pasochoa, where your trekking begins. As you walk up hill towards it summit (4200m) you will enjoy the views of the neighbours peaks such as Antisana, Rumiñahui and Cotopaxi. You will head south on a easy going trail along the crater edge of this extinct volcano, Condors and other birds of pray are often seen before you descend in a green valley. We arrive in a Aclimatization Center Tambopaxi is located at 3200 m. a refugee in the middle of Cotopaxi and Ruminahui volcanoes.
Day 02.- Limpiopungo, at the base of the Cotopaxi Volcano
Today you will explore the Paramo of the Cotopaxi National Park. Here you will visit the Pre-Inca ruins of El Salitre while enjoying magnificent views of Cotopaxi Glaciers. Afterwards you will continue to Limpiopungo valley and lake. Return. Dinner and overnight.
Day 03.- Climb. Ruminahui & Limpiopungo Lake
Today is the longest day of your trekking tour. You will walk along a trail, up and down following the flanks of Ruminahui peak observing birds of prey and in the horizon the mighty Chimborazo, and Illinizas. Return to Limpiopungo where we dirve to the Cuello de Luna. Dinner and overnight.
Day 04.- Illiniza Ecological Reserve
Drive to the north following the route Illinizas reserve until arrive to la Llovisma, another acclimatization center. Overnight.
Day 05.- Climb Illiniza North - return to Quito
Today you can either drive to the parking place of the Illinizas and walk uphill to the settlement of Illinizas and summit the north peak which is rather easy and recommended as training for those who will attempt Cotopaxi. Somewhere in highlands, your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Quito.
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Here's the view of Illiniza Sur from Illiniza Norte:
Oh, yeah....
Labels: ecuador, mountains, south america, travel
1 Comments:
Intense jealousy. I'm going through topography withdrawal up here in the sedimentary flatlands.
Have fun!
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