Private Andes Tour: Explore Ecuador's Volcano

Experience the awe-inspiring Cotopaxi Volcano on a private and flexible day trip. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a historic hacienda and discover the beauty of one of the world’s highest active volcanoes.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quito - Cotopaxi, the second most sought-after adventure spot in Ecuador, is just an hour and a half away from Quito! If immersing in nature is your passion, a visit to the world’s second highest active volcano will surely leave a lasting impression! Your tour guide will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.
  • **Cotopaxi National…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private transportation
  • Certified naturalist English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Avoid the hassle of waiting for large group tours and start enjoying quality time with family or friends right away. Steer clear of unnecessary crowds while visiting the world’s second-highest active volcano, and take in the splendor of one of the planet’s most stunning mountains. Experience this from the comfort of a private, customizable, and flexible…

Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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883rubeny
Nov 28, 2025
Cotopaxi with Luis... - Very impressive the day we had,,,! The volcano showed in all its glory, and the hikes we took were enough for our physical predisposition. The food at the hacienda was memorable and I recommend this activity for the opportunity we had to discover the history of Ecuador. We love the tour!
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N2895rnjuana
Nov 28, 2025
Spectacular day in Cotopaxi - Diana was amazing, we had a great time, and lunch at the hacienda delighted us from start to finish! Highly recommended if you need peace of mind and attention with the care you deserve this activity. Simply recommended!
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Passport16888481215
Nov 26, 2025
A private tour to Cotapaxi National Park with guide - Our guide Luis was attentive, knowledgeable and fun and he made the most of the day, adjusting the itinerary to get the best of the changeable weather allowing us to reach the Refugio safely. We saw wild horses, llamas and lots of interesting birds and had a fantastic meal and tour in the Hacienda Cienaga.
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Juliangonzalez231019
Nov 2, 2025
Trip to the unforgettable Cotopaxi! - We were excellent in Cotopaxi because we had an enviable climate, and the guide was very courteous and collaborative. Very good lunch at the Hacienda!!
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438dlc
Aug 26, 2025
Great day trip tour to Cotopaxi! - Ximena picked us up from our hotel on time in the morning and drove us to Cotopaxi. She’s very friendly and is knowledgeable about the flora and trails around Cotopaxi. She drove up a very steep road to the José Rivas Refuge but we decided to turn around given that it was snowing and cloudy. Along the way we saw a fox and vistas of the volcano flatlands. She then guided us to hike the Cotopaxi lagoon area and pointed out native plants and herbs. We wrapped up the day by stopping by a former Ecuador president’s house that now is a hotel and restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious meal of local Ecuador dishes. We enjoyed the tour and recommend it for a great day trip to Cotopaxi.
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E5483ddandresa
Jan 19, 2025
Cotopaxi con comfort!! - Wear warm clothes, and comfortable shoes. Our experience was fantastic and the food at the hacienda memorable!! Thank you!!
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Pantix
May 26, 2024
A wonderful accomplishment and tour. - This was an amazing trip and our guide, Diana and driver, Wilmer were excellent. This is our second tour with Ecuador Best Tours and their communication, service, attention to detail and focus on safety is outstanding. We hiked from the parking lot at Cotopaxi to the refuge. While it is only a 1km hike, you are doing it from roughtly 14,000 to 15,000 feet. It took us over 1 hour. It was very exhausting but our guide helped us through….urging us to take small steps and many rest stops. It was totally worth it and an excellent accomplishment. Coming down is easy. Hiking poles are highly recommended. The lunch at the Hacienda was an excellent reward as well.
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Q9257tcvanessaa
Feb 19, 2024
Trip to Cotopaxi with the best!! - We went to Cotopaxi with friends and we realized that this tour was private, just for us, and we felt very comfortable and cared for from the first minute! Our naturalist guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the place. We saw the volcano in all its splendor. And we closed with a flourish with a delicious lunch inside a Colonial Hacienda that is more than 300 years old... Brilliant!! Highly recommended walk for all kinds of people. Thanks a lot for everything!
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Alexls
Aug 5, 2023
Great Day in Cotopaxi - This day trip was incredible. We got to enjoy the beauty of Cotopaxi and spend some time outdoors. Our guide - Carlos - was awesome! We had him for two other day trips with Ecuador Best Tours and we got to know him pretty well by day trip 3. Whenever I travel, I always try to find a local tour company and this one is the best in Quito!
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Starla_d
Aug 22, 2023
Needs more to be worth a full tour! - This trip was underwhelming to us. Seeing the Volcano was good but an hour at most activity. The lake was of no interest and walking around it held no appeal. The hacienda was truly lovely and lunch was good. I would rate that 4 star. The trip in general just wasn’t enough to see or do for an entire day.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).