Cotopaxi and rose farm in a full day tour
Joined 2021
Cotopaxi is the second highest active volcano in the world. The National Park has natural wonders such as the Limipungo lagoon, flora and fauna typical of the Andes.
Roses are one of the main export products currently. Visiting one of the thousands of farms in the area will allow us to admire this beautiful plant.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- I will pick you up from you hotel or apartment in Quito by private vehicle. I will ask for you at the front desk. We will drive 1 hour and a half to get to Cotopaxi.
Cotopaxi National Park
It is our first point to visit, We will shift cars, because We will drive a 4x4 car.
Once, We are on 13000 feet We have to walk to the refuge. If you are in good shape We will get to the 16000 feet in 40 minutes.
Later, We stop at Limpiopungo lake to take pictures of beautiful ladscapes.
Time to leave and go to the roses farm.
Roses farm
There are thousands of green houses surrounding Cotopaxi volcano. Most of them are dedicated to cultivate roses. It is special time to admire very beautiful roses. We will visit some of buildings where workers are preparing the boxes to export.
Lunch time
It depends on you. We can stop to get lunch or We can skip it.
Ending Point
We will get to Quito after 1 hour and a half driving . We finish the tour dropping you off at your hotel or apartment.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Driver Guide
Private transportation in cars with AC
Suzuki grand Vitara for 1 up to 3 clients
Kia Carnival for 1 up to 6 clients
Foton Toano for 7 up to 14 clients
Food
Drinks
Entrance fee to Rose farm
Tour Important Information
Weather can affect the experience. Sometime the area could be very cloudy and it would be very difficult to admire the volcano. We could walk but We could not see the volcano.
We have to bring rain jacket in case rain comes. We suggest you to wear in layers to be comfortable of climate changes.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide in all of Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Gustavo T.
Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music.
I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city.
I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing.
Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.
Reviews
Joy D.
“We saw everything! ”
Gustavo is an excellent guide. He asked us about our interests and planned the day around those. We got to see the cloud forest from the cable car, we saw an orchid farm, hummingbirds, how chocolate is made and had a nice local lunch. He is very knowledgeable on the history and all of the animals. We absolutely recommend him !
Gustavo T.
Dear Joy Thanks for your words . Your are great people . It sounds nice you enjoyed this part of Ecuador Gus
Joy D.
“Gustavo is amazing!”
We saw everything at our own pace he customized the tours to our preferences. I had a fall at the hotel and he found me a physical therapist, doctors and lent us his own wheelchair. I can’t wait to return when I’m healthy and travel with him again. 5/5!
Gustavo T.
Dear Joy and Dimitri The best for you . I invite both of you to return and visit the rest of Ecuador . Gus
Pam B.
“Customized Tour Was Fabulous”
My family and I had a wonderful day with Gustavo (Gus). He worked with us to plan a perfect day traveling around Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cuicocha Cotacachi Cayapas, and Pegucha volcano waterfalls. His English is excellent and he shared an extensive amount of culture, history, geography, and current events with us on his beautiful country. His driving is great and he was very flexible and personable. We highly recommend Gus to anyone looking to learn about and enjoy Ecuador. Thanks for a fantastic day, Gus and happy new year to you and your family!
Gustavo T.
Hi Pam I want to say “ thank you “ All of your family are great people . It was a big pleasure to show you some of my country . I hope you can return to visit the rest of Ecuador Have a great year Gus
$250/ per group
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