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Cotopaxi Volcano Tour: Explore Ecuador's Natural Beauty
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Cotopaxi National Park
Embark on a thrilling full-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the majestic Active Cotopaxi Volcano. Explore Ecuador’s stunning mountains, hike to the basecamp and even the glacial. An exciting adventure in the Avenue of the Volcanoes!
Embark on a thrilling full-day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the majestic Active Cotopaxi Volcano. Explore Ecuador’s stunning mountains, hike to the basecamp and even the glacial. An exciting adventure in the Avenue of the Volcanoes!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - Prepare to be enchanted by the natural beauty that unfolds before your eyes in Cotopaxi National Park. The park’s crown jewel is Cotopaxi Volcano, a magnificent snow-capped wonder that stands at a towering altitude of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet). Its iconic conical shape and breathtaking vistas make it a photographer’s…
- Cotopaxi National Park - Prepare to be enchanted by the natural beauty that unfolds before your eyes in Cotopaxi National Park. The park’s crown jewel is Cotopaxi Volcano, a magnificent snow-capped wonder that stands at a towering altitude of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet). Its iconic conical shape and breathtaking vistas make it a photographer’s paradise. Beyond the volcano, the park encompasses diverse ecosystems, including verdant cloud forests, expansive paramo grasslands, and serene high-altitude lakes. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes, explore hidden valleys, and witness the rich biodiversity that thrives in this ecological haven.
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Experience the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano on a guided tour. Marvel at its stunning snow-capped peak, explore the surrounding national park, and learn about its geological and cultural significance. A truly unforgettable adventure awaits!
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - Limpiopungo Lake offers a variety of hiking trails suitable for adventurers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a novice explorer, you’ll find a trail that suits your preferences. The loop trail around the lake is a popular choice, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty while taking in breathtaking views of the volcano and its reflection on the calm waters. This relatively easy trail offers a gentle terrain and takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Entrance Cotopaxi National Park
- Lunch
- Pick Up/ Drop Off
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Entrance Cotopaxi National Park
- Lunch
- Pick Up/ Drop Off
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day excursion from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the active Cotopaxi Volcano. Delight in the diverse flora and fauna of Ecuador’s mountains. During our Cotopaxi tour, we will hike to the Jose Ribas basecamp on the Cotopaxi volcano and then ascend to the glacier at 5,000 meters! Experience an exhilarating day in the Avenue of the Volcanoes!
Embark on a full-day excursion from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park, home to the active Cotopaxi Volcano. Delight in the diverse flora and fauna of Ecuador’s mountains. During our Cotopaxi tour, we will hike to the Jose Ribas basecamp on the Cotopaxi volcano and then ascend to the glacier at 5,000 meters! Experience an exhilarating day in the Avenue of the Volcanoes!
Location
Cotopaxi National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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R1837ffguillaumed
Aug 28, 2024
Hiking the Cotopaxi with Ximena - We had a wonderful day hiking the Cotopaxi with our very nice and attentive guide Ximena. She explained us many things about the volcanoes in Ecuador and the country in general. It was very interesting to listen to her and talk with her. The hiking was a great challenge because of a very windy day. She also took great care of my wife who is not used to such an altitude. My son my wife and myself had a wonderful day on the Cotopaxi and around thanks to Ximena !
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22124kat
Jul 13, 2024
Absolutely beautiful park and expert guide! - Visiting Cotopaxi is a great choice only 90 minutes from Quito and you’re in one of the highest volcanoes of the world. Our guide Pedro was very informative not only on the volcano but on its flora and fauna. The bad news was that conditions were so harsh the wind so strong that we could not hike to the base camp. But this is life on a volcano and nothing anyone can predict. The mountain makes its own weather so you never know and you respect it. The scenery was lovely though and we enjoyed the terrain driving in the national park and of this beautiful mountain. We returned to the visitor center for lunch and good company and learned a lot about Quito a city of 17 volcanoes. It was worth going and we joyed it. Plus being a private tour we called the shots giving us great flexibility. The car was an suv and very comfortable also. Highly recommend!!!
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Kellymayteg2019
May 30, 2024
Visit to Cotopaxi - The guides, Pedro and Carol, arrived to pick us up on time, and from the beginning they were very friendly and pleasant. The way to Cotopaxi was pleasant, full of conversation between the 4 of us. When we arrived, they patiently explained everything to us, and during the ascent we made all the necessary breaks and they offered to take lots of photos for us. Then we went to the lagoon where we took a 1:30 hour walk and it was very beautiful. Super recommended.
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444joeriv
May 24, 2024
Vulcano joy near Quito - Amazing day with top notch guide Pedro! Pickup from the hotel and straight off to the Cotopaxi volcano. Nice hike to the visitor center. Continued by a stop at the nearby lake. Concluded with a good lunch and back to Quito!
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789akilh
Apr 1, 2024
Great excursion - Pedro was great he was very patient with us and took his time going up the volcano. I would highly advise using him again if I ever come back to Ecuador.
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Moniquericci
Jan 12, 2024
Great day! - Our trip was great! Our guide, Pedro and our driver Jimmy were both very professional and really lovely. They even opened up the car door every time we got in and out. The hike it self was amazing. We had really good weather, I felt like we went at the perfect pace and Pedro was constantly making sure we were okay with the altitude, we didn’t feel rushed at all. We were given the option to hike all the way to the glaciers instead of just the base camp which I highly recommend. It’s definitely worth the extra 45 mins to an hour. Then they took us out for a really nice lunch and we were even able to feed some llamas! Such a perfect day. Thank you!
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399mackiee
Oct 2, 2023
Pedro is awesome - We had a fantastic time with our guild Pedro, very nice person who really cares about the environment and conservation of land. Knowledgeable about many of the local birds and flowers that you will see in Cotopaxi. We headed up to the glacier even in the poor weather we had (Windy, cold and cloudy) and he gave my girlfriend the keys to wait in the car as she didn't want to go up any further, a very thoughtful and trusting gesture.
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Morgangu1337jv
Jul 21, 2023
Great Experience Despite Weather - Pedro was fantastic! He is extremely capable and wise, sharing his appreciation of the land, flora and fauna. And a great conversationalist in english.
Our trip plan had to change because of poor conditions on Cotopaxi (harsh winds beyond our skill level at that altitude). Pedro took us on a shorter, easier hike at the lagoon.
Lunch we delicious! The view from the lunch location was unbelievable. And Cotopaxi began erupting gasses while we ate which was neat and scary.
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267maribell
Jul 21, 2023
Great views and walking near Cotopaxi and Limpoopungo! - Had a great time with Pedro on this trip! The pick up from the hotel was easy and we were on the road quickly. Pedro was very informative as we made the drive to Cotopaxi. We had great views of the volcano along the way!
Unfortunately, it was too windy to do our originally planned hike at the top
of Cotopaxi, but Pedro took us on a wonderful walk at the lagoon, Limpiopungo. Great trip, just recommend trying the hike at Cotopaxi as another time of year when the weather is better.
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