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Cotopaxi National Park Hiking & Biking Tour: Challenge & Adventure Amid Volcanic Landscapes
4.7
52 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a challenging and adventurous hiking and biking tour in Cotopaxi National Park. Experience breathtaking views, volcanic landscapes, and spot amazing wildlife.
Embark on a challenging and adventurous hiking and biking tour in Cotopaxi National Park. Experience breathtaking views, volcanic landscapes, and spot amazing wildlife.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cotopaxi National Park - 07:15 - Pick up at Plaza Foch (Juan Leon Mera and Mariscal Foch)
07:30 - Pick up at Plaza San Blas (Caldas E1-83 y Pichincha)
08:00 - Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park
09:45 - Arrival at the parking lot at 4,600 m (15,092 ft) and start of the hike
11:00 - Arrival at the refuge at 4,800 m (15,750 ft). Hot drinks optional…
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Cotopaxi National Park - 07:15 - Pick up at Plaza Foch (Juan Leon Mera and Mariscal Foch)
07:30 - Pick up at Plaza San Blas (Caldas E1-83 y Pichincha)
08:00 - Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park
09:45 - Arrival at the parking lot at 4,600 m (15,092 ft) and start of the hike
11:00 - Arrival at the refuge at 4,800 m (15,750 ft). Hot drinks optional (not included)
13:00 - Start of downhill mountain-biking activity from the parking lot
14:00 - Arrival at Limpiopungo Lake viewpoint
15:00 - Lunch at Chaupi community
18:00 - Arrival at Quito
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Guidance from a professional, bilingual guide
- Transportation from/to Quito’s meeting point provided
- Optional bike rental
- Lunch included
- Guidance from a professional, bilingual guide
- Transportation from/to Quito’s meeting point provided
- Optional bike rental
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Enjoy a great day hiking & biking in Cotopaxi National Park. The 45-min walk is challenging but so rewarding, you will have breathtaking views on the park and the volcano! As for the mountain biking activity, be ready to experience o lot of adventure and fun when biking down the volcano and to the Lake Limpiopungo.
This tour is the perfect opportunity to…
Enjoy a great day hiking & biking in Cotopaxi National Park. The 45-min walk is challenging but so rewarding, you will have breathtaking views on the park and the volcano! As for the mountain biking activity, be ready to experience o lot of adventure and fun when biking down the volcano and to the Lake Limpiopungo.
This tour is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the otherworldly landscapes of the park and spot amazing wildlife (Andean condors, wild horses, llamas, deers, etc.).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances
- Important: For the use of bicycles, you will be kindly asked to sign a document that you accept responsibility of the good use of the bicycle and you will be asked to let an identity document that will be given back after the tour. Thank you for your comprehension.
- Necessary equipment: Warm clothing (including a change of clothes). Gloves, Scarf, Hat. Sunglasses. Water. Hiking shoes/boots. Camera. Snacks. Sun cream. Cotton pants, Waterproof jacket
Location
Plaza Foch
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
4.7
(52 Ratings)
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Navigator27650602254
Sep 18, 2024
Wonderful experience - Traveling solo and had an amazing experience. We had a pretty big group but the tour guide managed to satisfy everyone. Met some nice people who where also traveling solo and heard some inspiring stories. Really interesting stories from the guide about the environment and even some nice fun facts. Would definetily recommend this daytrip!!
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Christy1937
Jun 30, 2024
Great experience! - We had such a great time on our day trip! The guide was informative and friendly. He was also quite supportive of the guests who could not make the complete hike. We did not feel rushed once we got to the top and enjoyed the lunch on the way back. I would recommend this trip and would be happy to take another with them!
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W84btspbbj
Mar 25, 2023
Cotopaxi hike/bike tour - Great trip. Just the right amount of adventure. Cotopaxi hike/bike tour was a highlight of our Ecuador trip. Stuie was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend!
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Issa
Mar 19, 2023
Nice experience! - This tour was incredible, from start to finish. The view of the mountain was breathtaking. At the end, bicycling down the road was the icing on the cake. Totally recommended.
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Heather_a
Feb 12, 2023
Great Experience - The climb to base camp, while difficult at that elevation, was spectacular. Our tour guide was so helpful and gave us lots of local insights. Great tour!
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O8581wtannan
Aug 19, 2022
Amazing day with great Guide :) - This is a must do when you're visiting Quito.We had the best day with Ecuatraveling and especially with our guide “Mono". At any time he had everything under controll even tho we know that our group was not an easy one. At the end of the day we all are tired but the beautiful hike to the Glacier and the very fun Downhill part are definitely worth it. We never felt rushed or pushed into doing anything we didnt want and overall was a great trip and we would highly recommend this specific tour with our guide Victor. :)
Anna, Alina and Tanja
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Nataschazb
Aug 16, 2022
Amazing experience at Cotopaxi - We booked a bike tour in the Cotopaxi National Park for 5 people, including one pregnant. It was an uncomplicated communication with Pablo. On the day of the tour, Christian and his father Jorge were punctual and could adapt the tour to cover all our expectations and limitations. They were really friendly and empathic. The van was comfortable and the whole trip was enjoyable. Jorge was a good company to the pregnant and patient during our bike tour. After the trail to the Refugio Jose Rivas, we started a bike tour through hidden trails for one hour, stopping for lunch with an amazing view to the Cotopaxi. They provided us a delicious sandwich and soft drinks, along with equipments and bikes for the bike tour. The experience was amazing. We had a really great time and definitely recommend them.
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Adamgu5638ep
Jun 5, 2022
Solid tour! - I did a two day tour of Cotopaxi and Quilitoa, and it was everything I hoped it would be. English guides, comfortable transportation, good food and solid overnight lodging. Everything a guided excursion should be!
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Casey_s
Oct 28, 2023
Wonderful adventure up the Cotopaxi Volcano! - The patience of our tour guide Estui, and mentally preparing us for what was to come. On the hike of the volcano it was pretty intense but an incredible adventure. My wife and I are in our 60s and had an incredibly great time. Thank you to our tour guide and our driver, Alex who took good care of us.
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Lauren_p
Oct 21, 2023
Frustrating logistics & guide attitude; fun activities but advise doing with another company - Our tour began on a chaotic note as we were waiting at the meetup spot 5-10 minutes before the tour bus was supposed to be there, but we did not see the bus go by ever. I tried texting and calling the company and could not get a hold of anyone for 35 minutes. I spent 10+ minutes on the phone with Viator trying to figure this out, accruing international calling fees. Eventually, the tour guide responded and said we needed to take a taxi 10 minutes away to the next spot as the bus would not come back for us. There were no apologies from the guide or driver for the fact that they had not tried to find us even when we were waiting at the correct spot. Not only did they make no efforts to contact me, I also was unable to contact them.
Fast-forward and I was happy just to be on the bus. But things got strange quickly as the guide insisted on discouraging everyone from riding the bikes that we paid for in this tour. He kept saying it was "dangerous" even though the bike ride, ultimately, was very simple. There also were not enough bikes for the number of people.
The only thing that was dangerous was the lack of bike maintenance - my bike's brakes were scarily unresponsive - and the use of skateboarding helmets in place of bike helmets, which do not offer nearly the same protection.
The hike was nice and bike ride was fun, but I would advise doing with another company that will actually care about communication and safety.
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