Private tour in Quito Sebastián V
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Hello, my dear future friend, my name is Sebastián and I'm a naturalist national guide of this, little but diverse country of Ecuador. Due to my father's job, I grew up in different little towns in the countryside and in my grandparent's farm, full of animals, crops, forest and rivers. Perhaps, this close and early contact with Nature, plus my curiosity to understand how things work, were the main reasons to have fallen in love with the natural world, and eventually needing to share this admiration for Nature and try to spark some awareness on our global environmental problems as a guide. After finishing my University degree in Ecotourism I've worked for some of the most prestigious lodges of Ecuador as: Kapawi Lodge, Sacha Lodge, Mashpi or La Selva Lodge. I have also been involved with different biology research projects on mammals, toads and birds, around the country. Last year, I just finished my second degree, at distance, in Environmental Management while working as a driver guide and tour leader. Sometimes I am a traveler, sometimes a photographer, not often enough a diver, but always a nature lover, . . . come with me, so I can show you the wonders of Ecuador. National Guide License Open Water Diver License Wilderness Advance First Aid (WAFA), CPR and Airway Management Certified. Field Assistant and Field Researcher in various biology studies on mammals, toads and birds. Participant in different courses like: Herpetofauna of Ecuador, biology of Mammals, Mammals of Ecuador, Geology of Ecuador or Formation of Environmental Educators. In my car I can take 3 passengers seated comfortably, but bigger vehicles can be arranged if needed. Due to local driving restrictions I cannot drive (on the rush hours) within the city on Mondays
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Cotopaxi is considered among the highest most active volcanoes in the world, one of the most beautiful due to its perfect cone shape, and yet one of the most dangerous (in Ecuador); previous eruptions of this colossus have destroyed entire towns, however you can rest assured there's no risk to visit the area as its activity is constantly and thoroughly monitored. An hour and a half away from Quito, this volcano represents a 33.000 ha reserve protecting the paramo ecosystem (short vegetation before the ice line), so you better take it easy, walk slowly, take deep breaths and enjoy the amazing views, the tiny but colorful flowers, the high elevation birds (once in a while the scarce Andean Condor) or even the elusive Andean Fox which can be sighted while hiking around, just keep your eyes wide open and your ears tuned to the sounds of nature.
Early pick-up and drive (1h30) through the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" to the entrance of the national park, after a quick bathroom stop and registration we continue to Limpiopungo lagoon where we can walk around it or hike up Rumiñahui volcano to enjoy the best views of Cotopaxi and its surroundings. * Horse riding is possible at a lodge but requires booking ($25 for 1 hour). Late lunch at a traditional restaurant on the drive back to Quito (around 2 pm).
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Air-conditioned Kia Carens 2024, for 4 passengers comfortably seated.
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Hotel or Airbnb within the city limits
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