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Cotopaxi National Park Tour: Explore Ecuador's Volcano
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Cotopaxi National Park
Embark on a thrilling Cotopaxi Tour and witness the majestic beauty of Ecuador’s second-highest volcano. Explore Cotopaxi National Park and discover the awe-inspiring Andes mountain range.
Embark on a thrilling Cotopaxi Tour and witness the majestic beauty of Ecuador’s second-highest volcano. Explore Cotopaxi National Park and discover the awe-inspiring Andes mountain range.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - Arrival to the southern entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park.
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Arriving at the parking lot at 4600 (15.091ft) above sea level. Our hike starting to the Refugio Padre Ribas where we can get a hot drink, later still hiking to the glacials at 5000 above sea level (16.404 ft)
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- Cotopaxi National Park - Arrival to the southern entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park.
- Cotopaxi Volcano - Arriving at the parking lot at 4600 (15.091ft) above sea level. Our hike starting to the Refugio Padre Ribas where we can get a hot drink, later still hiking to the glacials at 5000 above sea level (16.404 ft)
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - Hiking in the limpiopungo lagoon.
- San Juan De Pastocalle - Lunch in a local restaurant.
- Cotopaxi National Park - Driving back to Quito
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
The Cotopaxi National Park can be found in the eastern range of the Andes Mountains. Cotopaxi holds the title as the runner-up for the highest volcano in Ecuador standing tall at 5897 meters. Other mountains, including Sincholagua, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, exist within the same volcanic avenue. This marvelous stratovolcano is renowned for its perfect…
The Cotopaxi National Park can be found in the eastern range of the Andes Mountains. Cotopaxi holds the title as the runner-up for the highest volcano in Ecuador standing tall at 5897 meters. Other mountains, including Sincholagua, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, exist within the same volcanic avenue. This marvelous stratovolcano is renowned for its perfect symmetry and is known in the Quichua to Spanish translation as the moon’s neck.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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.
Customer Ratings
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Andreach3497hr
Sep 4, 2024
Cotopaxi hike to the refuge - We had a wonderful day trip to the Cotopaxi Vulcan! The hike to the refuge was gorgeous and we managed to do it without any problem even though we arrived to Ecuador the day before.
Our guide Ricky was very nice and enriched our tour with a lot information about the nature and the culture here in Ecuador.
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715naomif
Sep 3, 2024
Incredible experience - We had an amazing experience hiking Cotopaxi. Ricky made the trip incredible. He gave us so much insight into Quito, Ecuador and Cotopaxi, and then was so great on the hike.
The hike was hard due to elevation, Ricky was super patient with us. The distance/incline weren’t bad, and the view was so so worth it. Lunch was perfect!
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Carlenea2017
Jul 4, 2024
An amazing experience! - What a great day with our driver Willy and our guide Veronica! Willy transported us safely to all the different stops along the tour. He was careful and kind. Veronica was the best! She is so friendly and knowledgeable. She taught us all about the culture, history, biology, and ecology of the region. We stopped for some local treats before heading to Cotopaxi. It was a challenging hike to the shelter, and quite windy, so dress appropriately! But it was so worth it! Incredible views. I am 65, and if I can do it, you can too! We stopped at the lagoon on the way back down, and then for a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant. At Cotoaxi we were thrilled to see an Andean condor (!), and also llamas, fixes and a deer. I highly recommend this tour, along with our driver and guide, Willy and Veronica.
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Sarahkf977hp
May 31, 2024
Great tour - Awesome tour guide - Pedro was a FANTASTIC guide. He was super knowledgeable about the mountain, the animals and plants and the history of the area in general. He speaks English very well and was able to answer all our questions. He was very responsive to our requests (when to stop and rest, when to snack/eat, etc.). I’d highly recommend this trip and Pedro as a guide!!
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Sightsee01874806170
Apr 23, 2024
Great Experience - We had a great day trip with Pedro and Carolina. Both were very professional and friendly and very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and geography of the areas we visited. The highlight was reaching the base camp at Cotapaxi.
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Jennifersl5751kg
Mar 5, 2024
Awesome experience! - I can't say enough about this tour, and Carolina and Pedro.
They picked us up from our hotel on time and we headed to the Cotopaxi.
We had plenty of stops along the way for snacks and beverages.
They were very patient with us during the hike, as I was suffering from a bit of altitude sickness. Views were unbelievable. Be prepared though, it was a physical challenge for me, and I hike regularly.
The lunch choices were excellent.
The care they provided to ensure we had a great time was phenomenal.
Don't hesitate to book this tour. You won't be sorry.
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Robonhols466
Feb 25, 2024
Great day at Cotopaxi - We had an amazing day. David was an excellent guide. The hike to Refugio Jose Rivas wasn't easy but we were so pleased that we did it, and David showed us the best routes. Wonderful views of Cotopaxi. Highly recommended.
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Dennisg846
Feb 11, 2024
Bad weather, but great visit - Veronica did a great job as our guide. Unfortunately for us the weather did not cooperate on our day, so be absolutely prepare for cold or rain. We saw the volcano as we hiked but it got socked in with weather as we got to the top of the hike. The bus Ride was quite memorable. We did get to see an Andean Fox and the Caracara in the park. The views from the lagoon were pretty good also.
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Ludimilac2020
Jan 31, 2024
The experience of life - I have never met a guide as attentive as Pedro. He was an angel of God. I have asthma and then my tennis shoes weren't helping with the ascent and descent... they were helping me the entire time. He is a professional and an incredible person! Very good and wise person. It helped me have one of the greatest experiences of my life. Furthermore, afterwards we went to a beautiful restaurant and ate nutritious and delicious food. All professionals were very polite, attentive and friendly. Simply, thank you! 🥰
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Tiagoct1369lr
Jan 31, 2024
A magic and difficult climb to a vulcano, when everything went out great! - Our guide was a superb guy! The trail was very difficult to me and my wife, since we have zero experience climbing mountains. Even with all the difficulties related to our (bad) physical condition, the view is awesome and our guide saved us from more than one possible - and potentially terrible - fall. They picked us at the hotel at the right time and returned us safely to the hotel. For all of this, I recommend the Real Dreams Tour.
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