The destination(s) the guest is traveling to are under official government sanctioned lock-down that prohibits guest from traveling. ![]() Level 3 travel restrictions are imposed on the destination by the guest country of residence The government in the guest’s country of residence restricts all but essential travel The World Health Organization has not revised the pandemic status These revised cancellation terms only apply to COVID-19 related reasons for cancellation, these include: Services booked with suppliers under Special Policies with specific cancellation policies will be sent with the corresponding quote for the requested program for your approval. 100% penalty will be applied for cancellations.We will not apply charges for date changes on the Promotional Programs until December 2021 if COVID-19 related**!.No charges on the Promotional Programs until December 2021 if COVID-19 related**!Ĭancellations received 15 days before arrival date:.Full payment must be received in our bank account at least 35 days before the arrival of the passengers.Ĭancellations received 16 or more days before the arrival date:.Included: breakfast, excursion, Snack during the activity, lunch, transport, english speaking guide Maximum altitude: 5,100 meters above sea level.ĭifficulty – Type of terrain: Sandy ground - Glacier / Moderate. The descent, which will take approximately 2 hours, takes the same route back to the parking lot and we head back to Quito. You will be able to identify (with the help of our guide) all the ground we have covered since the first day of our adventure: Quito, its valleys, the distant mountains in the north, and the road from Pasochoa, through the Pita canyon, to el Pedregal, Sincholagua, Rumiñahui and the magnificent Limpiopungo valley. From here, the northern side of the mountain offers a spectacular panorama. We will then walk for approximately an hour before reaching the mountaineers’ lodge, and hike from there to the edge of the glacier, a walk of approximately two hours. During our adventure, we will stop to enjoy a picnic in the crisp alpine environment. We will finish our exploration at Limpiopungo Lake where our transportation will be waiting for us to drive us back to our mountain lodgeĭay 3: Cotopaxi - Quito - ON THE SNOW LINEįrom the lodge we will drive in our private vehicle to the parking area of the Cotopaxi mountain refuge. We will spend time at the water’s edge of the Pita and the natural springs at the park, admiring classic views of Cotopaxi Volcano or perhaps the reflection of Rumiñahui Mount in its waters. On the way, we might see some of the wild horses, deer or llamas that make the park their home, as well as gorgeous seasonal mountain wildflowers and breathtaking scenery. The hike enters the Cotopaxi National Park towards an archeological site called Pucara de Salitre, where we can see a variety of migrant and resident Andean bird life. ![]() We hike to raise awareness for both locals and visitors alike about the importance of this water, how conserving it is important, and how melting glaciers will impact our population. By hiking here, we are working to conserve the Pita River. This is a special and beautiful hike, but it’s more than just the beauty and activity. Its rushing waters will guide us throughout much of our adventure. This river gives life to hundreds of thousands of Quiteñios (as Ecuador capital city residents are known), and its source is the pristine glacial meltwater of Volcan Cotopaxi. When the weather cooperates, views of its snow-capped, nearly symmetrical summit cone are awe-inspiring. On a clear day, you might see Cotopaxi’s peak from parts of Quito, but its majesty is only clearly revealed from within the borders of the park. As such, Ortelius carries 10 Zodiacs with 60hp Yamaha engines.Today we head to Cotopaxi National Park, one of the most beautiful protected areas of Ecuador. Flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities. ![]() Though our voyages are primarily meant to offer our passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible, Ortelius offers all the comforts of a standard hotel ― along with a bar and lecture room. It is manned by 22 highly experienced nautical crew members, 19 hotel staff, eight expedition specialists (one expedition leader, one assistant, and six lecturer-guides), and one doctor. Ortelius can accommodate up to 116-123 passengers (108 passengers as of season Arctic 2020) and has an abundance of open-deck spaces. The vessel has the highest ice-class notation (UL1, equivalent to 1A) and is therefor suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice as well as loose multi-year pack ice. Encounter reindeer, foxes, and so many seabirds.Enjoy free kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshops.National Geographic Sea Bird & Sea Lion.
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