Cotopaxi National Park: Andean Wildlife & Views

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Andean Mountains on a full-day tour of Cotopaxi Volcano. Explore the diverse flora and fauna of Cotopaxi National Park and capture stunning photos of the majestic volcano and Limpiopungo lagoon.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cotopaxi National Park - On the border of the province of Pichincha, there is the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological reserve that combines the landscape of the Andean páramo, volcanic soil and the lagoon that emerge from the snow-capped mountains. Its main attraction is the volcano that bears its name which in Spanish means ‘moon neck’ given…
What's Included
  • Bilingual Guide (Spanish
    English)
  • Tourist Transport
  • All Entrances
What's Not Included
  • Details not specified
  • Tips
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Along the range of the Andean Mountains we can find the Cotopaxi National Park filled with an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species; also, it is home to the active volcano Cotopaxi (5,897 meters above sea level). The Limpiopungo lagoon is located at the foot of the volcano and here one could enjoy the view of the Andean Paramo and take incredible shots of the lagoon and the volcano.

Location
Cotopaxi National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Geoff_001_12
May 2, 2025
Cotopaxi National Park is a must do activity - Cotopaxi National Park is wonderful. The mountains and valley are well worth visiting. Veronica, our Guide, was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the area and culture and was very attentive to each person. Eric was our Driver and he was great at handling the Quito traffic and narrow streets in the city and very safe driving on the National Park road. We had a very lovely lunch with views of Cotopaxi (when the clouds decided to separate). We highly recommend this tour and Veronica and Eric.
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Flaviaai3324ld
Apr 30, 2025
Enjoyable - The tour was very interesting. For the visit to Cotopaxi, it's important to be acclimatized before going up to the refuge! Aside from that, the trip to the lagoon and the lunch were perfect, thanks to the guide who made the visit even more enjoyable.
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Riccardona9
Apr 21, 2025
Unforgettable Day! - Amazing experience! Erika was extremely passionate and her energy was contagious, she made the whole group fall in love with this place and have tons of fun! I am solo travelling but I had a great group experience. Erika gave us an interesting lesson on the history of the nation, the different cultures that have merged to create what Ecuador is today, and was always ready to answer our questions with a great English. She also talked with me in Spanish as I wanted to improve my level. Cotopaxi is a marvellous place and the whole trip to it was breathtaking. 100% would recommend!
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Ioannis
Apr 12, 2025
A perfect day in Cotopaxi - Veronica was today our tour guide. She was informative, smiley and kind. Highly recommended for those seeking an organised tour in Cotopaxi
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775svenjab
Mar 15, 2025
Incredible tour, amazing guide, fantastic views! 100/10 recommended when in Quito - I had such an amazing time doing the tour to Cotopaxi. The views are insane, the group dynamic changed from strangers to hiking buddies and we supported each other all the way to the top. We had some Coca tea against altitude sickness, and the team of Fer and his friend were perfect in guiding us all the way up! We enjoyed hot chocolate up on 4800m, which I highly recommend to try. Any German traveling up to Cotopaxi next time: PLEASE bring a German flag! Our flag isn't represented yet in the little mountain house that serves hot chocolate. Thanks and highly recommend to do this tour when you're in Quito!! Thank you Fer. You were in amazing guide and went above and beyond for us :) Never stop chasing your dreams!
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Danielao_81
Feb 27, 2025
Cotopaxi day tour - Great day tour to Cotopaxi volcano! It was lovely to get out of the city and see the beautiful landscapes with mountains and greenery. Vero our guide was full of energy, and Paul the driver took us from our respective hotels, around to all the places we visited, and then back again, navigation expertly a lot of traffic and some tight corners. Don't underestimate that the climate gets a lot cooler at higher altitudes, and that the very high altitude will make this fairly short hike (about an hour) a lot more demanding.
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Jeremygi9998ha
Feb 25, 2025
Fantastic experience! - I had the most amazing time on this tour. Vero was a wonderful guide, providing great information throughout the entire trip in Spanish and English, and also giving us helpful tips at each moment of the experience. The hike up Cotopaxi was spectacular and our time in the museum prior to was also really helpful as Vero helped provide a lot of context and information about the volcano in relation to the rest of Ecuador. Andrés, our driver, was amazing and we all felt safe trekking throughout Quito city and to the volcano. Highly recommend this experience!
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Ktomarelli
Feb 22, 2025
Cotopaxi hike - Today we (my husband and I) completed the Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with Diana as the guide and Jimmy as the driver. We had a amazing day! Our group was very kind and polite! One should be in good shape or use to elevation before adventuring. Diana made sure everyone was taken care of, and has a wise soul! We are very grateful to explore Ecuador, and very thankful to cross paths with Diana and Jimmy for our day in Cotopaxi! Thank you for your generous service to tourists!
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Bettyelisabethp
Feb 17, 2025
My experience was very nice, sharing with people from different places in the world the beauties of our country Ecuador. - Was wonderful, I take a lot of photos. Visit diferentes planes , the food was delicious and cheap. it's a beautiful place to visit. The guide was excellent.
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M7831szjuanp
Feb 16, 2025
Unmissable. - Spectacular as it was cloudy, it was worth the experience. Thank you Veronica for the guide along the way.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).