Cotopaxi Volcano & Devil’s Nose Train: 2-Day Private Tour

On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes mountain range and gorgeous natural scenery. Once you reach the National Park, you will visit the Interpretation Center and Limpiopungo lagoon. Take a short hike in the surrounding of Limpiopungo valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-foot (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. Depending on your physical condition, you will get the Glacier (5050-meter) Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals

Early in the morning, we depart to Alausí, a beautiful old town with a hundred colonial houses. Time to take the spectacular train considered the most difficult train of the XX century. You will descend gradually from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzagging or hugging the cliffs. In the descending at the lowest point the incredible devil’s nose an interesting rock will appear on the horizon. The train descends and then returns to Alausí again. After lunch, return to Quito. Transfer to the airport to board the international flight or your hotel in Quito.