Cotopaxi Tour: Experience the Second-Highest Volcano in Ecuador, Nestled in the Andes
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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.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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)
  • 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
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • 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 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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Whirlybird7
Jan 10, 2024
Great experience - Awesome experience, did a great job accounting for different hiking and altitude adaptation so we had an amazing day. Pedro was super knowledgeable about the area which really enhanced the experience. Pedro and Franklin really went the extra mile to make sure we had a good experience.
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Fran_0isr_gisp
Nov 29, 2023
A day at Cotopaxi with real dream tour - Great day spent with Pedro, our guide to discover the magnificent Cotopaxi park and its volcano of the same name. We drove to the parking lot located at 4600m and continued on foot to the base camp for a short break before continuing to the glacier. Very beautiful landscapes and Pedro is great. We ended up at the tombopaxi lodge for lunch: great place too! Pedro knows the Park and its volcanoes very well and gave us lots of advice for the rest of our stay. Delighted with this day, thank you real dream tour!!
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St_phaniebf2103gv
Nov 19, 2023
Perfect day un Cotopaxi - We had a wonderfull day !! We were just 2 with our friendly guide Pedro !! We went to 5000m to the glacier, which was really impressive !! Then we came black through the refuge and down to the parking lot. We had a nice walk near the Lagoon to sée some birds. And even the restaurant was perfect (really good and we get the chance to feed some alpagas : -)
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Kyndal_s
Oct 1, 2023
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Cotopaxi was beautiful and worth the trip.
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