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Cotopaxi Volcano & Papallacta Springs Tour
5.0
9 Ratings
Cotopaxi National Park
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Quito to explore the majestic Cotopaxi volcano and unwind in the rejuvenating thermal waters of Papallacta. Discover stunning flora and fauna along the way!
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Quito to explore the majestic Cotopaxi volcano and unwind in the rejuvenating thermal waters of Papallacta. Discover stunning flora and fauna along the way!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cotopaxi National Park - Our adventure begins with the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Standing tall at an impressive elevation of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet), Cotopaxi is a true marvel of nature. With its snow-capped peak and a perfectly symmetrical cone, it creates an iconic silhouette against the clear blue sky.
- Cotopaxi National Park - Our adventure begins with the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Standing tall at an impressive elevation of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet), Cotopaxi is a true marvel of nature. With its snow-capped peak and a perfectly symmetrical cone, it creates an iconic silhouette against the clear blue sky.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Pick Up / Drop Off
- Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park
What's Not Included
- Ticket Hot Spring
- Ticket Hot Spring
Additional Information
Enjoy a totally unique tour in a single day from Quito, visiting the active Cotopaxi volcano in the south of the city of Quito. Known as the second highest in Ecuador, with an altitude of 5,897 meters, the Cotopaxi volcano is a symbol of natural grandeur and home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. The tour does not end here, the Papallacta hot springs await us. to relax in its waters with unique healing properties.
Enjoy a totally unique tour in a single day from Quito, visiting the active Cotopaxi volcano in the south of the city of Quito. Known as the second highest in Ecuador, with an altitude of 5,897 meters, the Cotopaxi volcano is a symbol of natural grandeur and home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. The tour does not end here, the Papallacta hot springs await us. to relax in its waters with unique healing properties.
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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Michael
Aug 14, 2025
Wonderful putting to Cotopaxi and Termas Papallacta springs - As city transport vehicles cannot go to the national park and vice versa, we were in 2 vehicles each way. The main driver Jimmy was very skilled and stopped whenever we wanted to take photos. Our guide Andres was very knowledgeable and informative about the history of Ecuador, Cotopaxi park and flora/fauna. Both Jimmy and Andres were very polite and helpful. Although the weather was not clear, we enjoyed our walk around the lagoon and we loved the visit to Termas Papallactas hot mineral springs and massage.
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Lindsayk364
Jul 19, 2025
- Did a solo trip with Pedro and loved it. Views of Cotopaxi were so beautiful, we waited for some clouds to move along and finally got to see it. Pedro was great about checking in on how I was doing with the elevation, pointing out animals and telling me about the history of the park. The hot springs were really nice, the facility is beautiful and so great on a cool rainy day as was the massage I booked. Pedro also worked out a way to avoid two traffic delays which saved us tons of time!
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Laurenky5613hx
Jun 5, 2025
Perfect full day tour - We had an amazing time doing this tour! It was a perfect itinerary for doing a variety of things during our limited time in Quito before an evening flight.
Our guide Pedro was a great driver, shared interesting information about Quito and pointed out cool wildlife. He was also really patient on the Cotopaxi hike (we came from sea level but we made it!), picked a delicious spot for lunch on a lake, and took excellent photos for us (including a quick stop to see a newborn baby alpaca!). Even after the long drives, we still had a good amount of time to relax at the Hot Springs.
Everything was straightforward and professional from the moment of booking until drop off back at our hotel near the airport. We were really glad that the tour company worked with us and could be so flexible to accommodate our preferences and location. Would love to come back and try some of the other tours.
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Seagram037
Apr 25, 2025
Adventure and relaxation in one day - Our hike up Cotopaxi was amazing and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide Pedro. He set the perfect pace and made us feel safe and comfortable as we found climbing at altitude quite challenging…but so worth it! He also arranged a great lunch stop where we enjoyed some beautiful trout and our final destination to the hot springs at Papallacta made a perfect end to a wonderful day. We would definitely recommend a trip with Pedro as he is friendly, knowledgeable and very professional.
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D3129vrandrear
Aug 11, 2024
Best tour in Quito you can’t miss! - Our guide Pedro was amazing. He told us a lot about the history and interesting facts of each town and attraction we visited along the way. Thanks to his expertise and driving skill, the transition from each location to the next was seamless. He even got out of his way to show us attractions along the way that weren’t included in the original itinerary. The day trip in Quito we did with Pedro was definitely a pleasant one. Highly recommend!
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J9170kpjessicac
Jul 23, 2024
You won’t regret this tour - We had an amazing time with David on our trip!! It was truly an experience we won’t forget. David did a great job at making adjustments and making the day even more personalized for my boyfriend and I! Seeing Cotopaxi park and the volcano was spectacular! The hot springs after were just the best way to end the day. David was incredibly nice and extremely knowledgeable. He has so much passion for his county and was a great source of information on the history of Ecuador! Thanks David for making our trip incredible.
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Makaronny
Jul 8, 2024
Excellent tour with a great guide - The tour was awesome. The hot springs helped us recover from the cotopaxi hike. Pedro was dependable and knowledgeable about the area. Also very flexible with plans to accommodate.
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G3632kqdavidt
Jun 6, 2024
Great trip with Pedro - A full and good day. Pedro was a great guide, friendly and informative....and remained cheerful despite hours of driving and some foul weather.
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F5060usdenisek
Mar 5, 2024
Wonderful trip to Cotopaxi - The tour to Cotopaxi with Pedro was amazing. The landscape and nature was stunnig. I really enjoyed to hike to the basecamp and the hot chocolate up there. I learned a lot about the nature, plants and animals in the region. Moreover I really enjoyed the delicious vegi lunch and feeding lamas afterwards as well as relaxing in the hot springs in the evening. Pedro is always so caring and I can highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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