Full-Day Cotopaxi National Park Tour: Experience the Grandeur of Andes from Quito
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Cotopaxi National Park

Enjoy a day trip to Cotopaxi Volcano located inside the National Park. Admire the beautiful Andes Mountains and enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Besides enjoying the beauty of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world (5,897 meters)

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cotopaxi National Park - It is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains. On a clear day, Cotopaxi is clearly visible on the skyline from Quito and is part of the chain of volcanoes around the Pacific plate known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. It has an almost symmetrical cone that rises from a highland plain of about 3,800 m
  • Laguna de Limpiopungo - Its clear but frigid waters are surrounded by small mountains and hills. It has a magnificent view of the picture in a frame of elevations such as Cotopaxi, the Sincholagua and Rumiñahui. Here you can see a great variety of birds, herds of llamas and some other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer, among others.
  • Cotopaxi - Take a short hike in the surrounding Limpiopungo valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-ft (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. Depending on your physical condition, you will get the Glacier (5050-meter)
What's Included
  • Included National Park fees
  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito
  • Set menu lunch included (private service only)
  • Private vehicle transportation
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch (only in small group tours)
  • Tips
Additional Information
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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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Polly_c
Apr 17, 2024
Great experience - We had a private tour with Diego Ch. It was fantastic. This was our first very high altitude hike. The beauty of the private tour was apparent right away as we needed frequent breaks. It took us an hour 20 minutes to complete a normally 45 minutes hike (according to Diego) up to the Refuge. In addition to stop along the highway so we could take pictures of the rarely seen tops, Diego also suggested we get water and snacks. Seriously those chocolate helped a lot with the hike. Thanks again to Diego with a great day.
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James_k
Jan 26, 2024
Cotopaxi day hike - The tour was great. Alejandro, the tour guide was fantastic. He allowed time to explore for those who were in better shape and stayed with the rest to help them make it to the refuge (base camp). I had a wonderful experience.
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Stefan_g
Jan 22, 2024
Fantastic Tour - The guide Irene was so fantastic. She teaches us a special spanish course with the “best” vocabulary during the bus ride :) Thank you for the great tour even if the weather was bad.
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Andrew_m
Jan 13, 2024
Great day in Cotopaxi! - Great day experiencing the Cotopaxi region and hike of the volcano. The hike is difficult but well worth it. Diego was a great guide for the day and we had a delicious lunch after our hike. Would highly recommend!
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Krishnan_g
Dec 22, 2023
Excellent trip - Nice trip. Excellent guide. Picked up on time and returned on b time. Very informative. No stress whatsoever. Highly recommend it
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Allen_c
Dec 9, 2023
Well worth it! - Thank you so much for an amazing day. I booked the excursion late at night, but the communication was amazing, and everything flowed effortlessly. Diego was the perfect guide. He was accommodating at every point. He was engaged and provided everything you could ask for in a tour guide. As far as the trip, it was an experience we will never forget. Base camp was awesome. The lagoon was also a great picture taking opportunity. Thank you again.
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Natalie_g
Nov 19, 2023
Don’t miss out. Book now! - Diego was an amazing guide from start to finish providing insights into the Ecuadorean life and the volcanoes. Pace was good and saw a lot, made the most of the time in Cotopaxi. Hard climb but worth it for the views.
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Samuel_b
Nov 16, 2023
Amazing trip! But prepare for the cold and the altitude! - Diego was a great tour guide! Would recommend bringing warm layers for the mountain if you plan to hike to the top--we brought gloves, hats, and ear warmers and were fairly comfortable. We are not hikers and the altitude was harder than we imagined, but we made it to the top! We spent the night before in Quito and took altitude sickness medicines with us to try and help with the altitude. We were lucky to be the only people on our trip and Diego picked us up promptly from our hotel. On the way, we stopped for gas and snacks. Once we got the the park, Diego gave us plenty of time to explore the artisan markets and visit the restroom before we continued into the park. Once we were there, he tailored our trip to our abilities and we spent some time at a lagoon before continuing up the mountain. He was incredibly patient with our climbing abilities (or lack thereof) and he gave us great advice about how to hike at altitude. At the top, he was so patient with taking as many photos as we asked for and helped to make sure that we were able to take in all of the sights.
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Robin_s
Nov 14, 2023
Majestic, wild landscape - My husband really liked climbing up to the Basecamp from the parking lot. I enjoyed the majesty of the volcano and also the walk around the lake, with it’s interesting, vegetation, and small creeks, running into the lake and the Paramo landscape on the slopes of the volcano. Daniel was a very good guide.
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Silviamarlene_g
Sep 25, 2023
Great day! - The tour was really nice and the attentions were amazing, great tour guide. No regrets at all and would recommend to bring the right clothes and shoes so you can enjoy better.
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