• Cotopaxi National Park - Itinerary
  7:00 AM: Departure from the city of Baños de Agua Santa by private vehicle or from the city of Quito.
  9:30 AM: Arrival at the first station “Control Caspi”, located at 3,200 meters (10,498 feet).
  10:00 AM: Continue by vehicle to the Interpretation Center “Mariscal Sucre”, located at 3800 meters (12,467 feet). Visit the center for 30 minutes to learn about the flora, fauna and history of the Cotopaxi volcano.
  11:00 AM: Travel by vehicle to the parking lot located at 4500 meters (14.763 feet).
  11:45 PM: Start of the walk to the José Rivas Refuge, the only refuge of the Cotopaxi, located at 4800 meters (15,748 feet). The ascent lasts about 1 hour.
  1:00 PM: Arrival at the José Rivas Refuge.
  1:30 PM: In favorable weather conditions, you can continue the hike to the glaciers of the volcano.
  2:00 PM: Descent of the volcano to the parking lot, lasting approximately 1 hour.
  3:00 PM: Lunch.
  6:00 PM: Arrival in the city of Baños or Quito.
• Laguna de Limpiopungo - Place and time information for photographs
• Refugio Cotopaxi (Jose Ribas) - Place and time information for photographs

• Certified guide
• Private transportation
• Lunch
• Admission to the reservation

• Additional drinks and snacks during the tour

This tour provides an ideal chance to make the most of your journey between Baños and Quito, while discovering one of Ecuador’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Route: The tour is crafted to link the cities of Baños and Quito, or the other way around, enabling you to utilize the bus travel time effectively.

Duration: Full-day tour.

Start Point: Baños or Quito, based on your preference.

End Point: Quito or Baños, based on your preference.

Includes: Transportation, expert guide, entry to Cotopaxi National Park, and lunch.

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