COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK
(2 days/ 1 night anytime)

DAY 01 Traveling south through the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" we arrive at the base of the mighty Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano (19,348 ft). Although the paramos zone (11,500 ft. snow-line) is not as rich in bird life as the lower altitudes are, few will want to miss the chance to see the Andean Condor, the graceful Andean Lapwing, the elusive Carunculated Caracara, still lagoons, whistling gorges and lovely dwarf wildflowers and lichens. Lunch in a nice hacienda. Return to Quito for overnight. (L).

DAY 02. Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for international flight or extension program. (B)