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Cotopaxi Full-Day Tour from Quito: Explore Wildlife and Volcano in Cotopaxi National Park
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Cotopaxi National Park
Situated in the Cotopaxi National Park is the active Cotopaxi volcano, standing at an altitude of 5,897 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains, home to a remarkable assortment of plant and animal species.
Situated in the Cotopaxi National Park is the active Cotopaxi volcano, standing at an altitude of 5,897 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains, home to a remarkable assortment of plant and animal species.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - Departure from Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - You will visit the Limpiopungo lagoon, it is located in the slops of the volcano. In this place we will stay to enjoy the landscape and take beautiful pictures of the volcano and the lagoon. We will visit the “Mariscal Sucre” Interpretation…
- Cotopaxi National Park - Departure from Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park.
- Laguna de Limpiopungo - You will visit the Limpiopungo lagoon, it is located in the slops of the volcano. In this place we will stay to enjoy the landscape and take beautiful pictures of the volcano and the lagoon. We will visit the “Mariscal Sucre” Interpretation Center.
- Cotopaxi Volcano - We will do a trekking to the “Jos Rivas Refuge” (4864 msnm). Leaving the Cotopaxi National Park we will return to Quito.

What's Included
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- All entrances included
- Tourist transport provided
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- All entrances included
- Tourist transport provided
What's Not Included
- Details not specified
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Details not specified
- Tips
- Food and drinks
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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588kassandrap
Jan 30, 2026
Great day trip from Quito - Perfect day trip to see Cotopaxi.
The team at Quito Tour was proactive, sending clear instructions the night before and arranging pick-up directly from our hotel.
Food is not included, but our guide Irene thoughtfully arranged stops along the way where the food was both excellent and affordable.
Irene was the highlight of our day (along with the weather, as we were lucky to enjoy stunning views of the volcano). Her joy, generosity in her explanations, and genuine curiosity about everyone in the group made the entire experience truly enjoyable.
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Jacquesolivier_b
Jan 30, 2026
Our day tour from Quito... - Our day tour from Quito to Cotopaxi was exceptional, and a big part of that was thanks to Irene. From the very beginning, she was highly professional, well-organized, and incredibly funny, which immediately set a great tone for the day.
Throughout the tour, Irene shared a wealth of information—not only about the Cotopaxi hike itself, but also about Ecuador as a country, its culture, food, and everyday life. She was always happy to answer questions, no matter the topic, and her explanations added real depth to the experience.
The transportation was spacious, comfortable, and reassuringly safe, which made the long drives very pleasant. On the hike, Irene showed remarkable leadership and care for the group. She made sure that everyone who could reach the Cotopaxi base camp did so, while also staying behind to support and encourage those who found the hike more challenging. No one felt rushed or left out.
Overall, Irene didn’t just guide a tour—she made the entire day truly memorable. Her energy, knowledge, and attention to each participant turned this excursion into a highlight of our time in Ecuador. Highly recommended.
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Cyrus_b
Jan 30, 2026
Cotopaxi aka zero o2. - Great experience. Great driver and guides. Veronica was Very well spoken in English and Spanish. The hike was short but challenging! Great photo opportunities. The weather was decent.
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Salomeg765
Jan 29, 2026
Wonderful experience! - I got picked up on time at my hostel and we had a motivated and very responsible tour guide Irene.
We where lucky to see cotopaxi without clouds and got many more information about traditional food, the people and animals.
I would recommend it to anyone!
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Seethav
Jan 29, 2026
Excellent and professional service. Nothing but a positive experience. Our guide Josue was phenomenal and did great. - The whole experience was really good. I was picked up on time and the group was small enough that we all got to know each other. The guide Josue was amazing. He was enthusiastic, answered our questions and during the hike up to the Refugio made sure we were all doing well and made it up and back down safely. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Ken_k
Jan 29, 2026
Very worthwhile tour.... - Very worthwhile tour. Great guidance hiking to the basecamp. Try to choose a day/time wisely visibility of the volcano summit, which we had intermittently. Awesome!
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Hayley_h
Jan 27, 2026
One of the best parts of the trip - This was a phenomenal tour. The hike is up was hard work but the view and experience was once in a life time. The guides were extremely kind and took good care of everyone with regards to the altitude challenges of the climb.
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Mcvn1963
Jan 27, 2026
We loved the tour. To know this wonderful country was a great joy for us... - It was great! We really liked it! The guide and driver were very friendly and helpful. The trip was quiet and safe.
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Trek65443780844
Jan 26, 2026
Easy and Economic Tour of Cotopaxi - Our leader, Diana, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and helped the group to bond and feel like a team. She made sure we were all safe and were having a good time. She was open to our suggestions for some minor changes to the itinerary, which we appreciated. This tour was an easy and economical way to see Cotopaxi.
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V1059rmbrettp
Jan 26, 2026
Great exercise. - Great trip. Tour guide was wonderful. Unfortunately it was foggy and didn’t see volcano. Fun group to spend the day.
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