Lodge to Lodge Trek 4D/3N

Trekking Cotopaxipungo to Hacienda El Porvenir

After breakfast, we start the hike towards Hacienda El Porvenir. The hike starts on native forest trails and will take us through a Chagra (Andean Cowboy) community, where we can appreciate the peasant lifestyle. We will hike through trails, canyons and gravel roads and portions of cobalt stone roads. On our way, we will pass by one of the local schools and learn about the challenges and strategies local people are using to improve their education standards and learn about the current projects we are supporting at the communities. On our arrival at Hacienda El Porvenir, we will visit Manto Blanco Waterfall before we reach the house where a wholesome meal awaits us and we will be given an enlightening talk on the local history, geology, scenery, flora, fauna, and culture. Overnight stay at Hacienda El Porvenir. Trekking time 6 hours approx. (Breakfast/Packed Lunch).

Trekking El Porvenir to Tambopaxi Lodge

After a delicious breakfast on Hacienda El Porvenir, we head towards the green trail passing through the native forest. we reach the páramo and the Mirador de Los Guardianes del Volcán, a fantastic viewpoint with wooden sculptures that resemble the cosmovision of the ancient cultures and their relation with the volcanoes in the Andes. We continue heading towards Cotopaxi’s cone and we head down to Tambopaxi Lodge. Overnight stay at Tambopaxi. Trekking time 7 hours approximately. (Breakfast/Packed lunch).

Trekking Tambopaxi to Cotopaxi Volcano

We get ready early in the morning for the final assault: reaching 4,800m. The walk takes us 5 or 6 hours today, culminating at the climbing hut (Refugio José Ribas) at the Cotopaxi Volcano, where we can feel the sheer power of the immense volcano at close quarters.  Today’s walk is basically a long steep climb. The average altitude is 4,200m, with an ascent of 1,067m. from the camp to the refuge. The walk covers 9km (5.3 miles). (Breakfast/Packed Lunch).