2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included
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2 Ratings
Quito
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon on this 2-day, 1-night tour. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and visits to indigenous markets and houses. All-inclusive with professional bilingual guide and transportation.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Visit Cotopaxi Volcano to the glaciers and descent to the Limpiopungo Lagoon

Cotopaxi National Park - In this tour you will be able to observe landscapes that are truly worthy of admiration, our departure is from the city of Quito.
Once inside the National Park, we walk to the Jose Rivas refuge, which is at 4896 m, here we will rest a bit to recharge our energy. Once this is done, we will walk a little more until we reach the glaciers, at a total altitude of 5000 m. On the way back to the parking lot to descend to the Limpiopungo Lagoon.

Once in the Limpiopungo lagoon, weather permitting, we can take a beautiful picture of Cotopaxi. After visiting the lagoon, we will take the bus to the restaurant, where we will have our well-deserved lunch. After a day full of adventures, we will take a break and it will be time for you to rest at your accommodation.

Laguna de Limpiopungo - We will visit this Laguna that is at the foot of the Cotopaxi Volcano. From here we can have the best photographs of the Cotopaxi.

Machachi - We go to our resting place, here you can relax, take a shower and rest. It is important that you rest to continue with enough energy the next adventure that awaits us at dawn.

Visit Laguna del Quilotoa and descent to the crater

Zumbahua - We visited the house of an indigenous family, here you can see how they live, what they do and how they raise their animals.

Canon del Rio Toachi - Explanation and photographs of this place that formed after the previous eruptions of the Quilotoa volcano in Ecuador.

Quilotoa - Travelers visit the viewpoint where they can contemplate the magnitude of the Lagoon. The guide explains more about this beautiful lagoon and they descend to the inner part of the volcano until they reach the shore of Quilotoa. Optional activity for kayaking.

Reserva Ecologica Los Ilinizas - From the road we can observe these two great elevations of the Andes

Tigua - We will visit one of the workshops of local indigenous artists. They represent their culture through artistic paintings.

Quito - end of tour

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lodging for 1 night
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Breakfast included
  • Lunch provided
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Dinners
  • Kayak and Cavalcade in Quilotoa
Additional Information
  • You have the right to a Professional Bilingual Guide, Breakfast, Lunch, Lodging and Tourist Visits.
  • Tourist Transportation from Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Quito
  • Hiking and horseback riding in the same tour if you decide to return on horseback not included in Quilotoa.
  • Visit indigenous market
  • Visit indigenous house
  • Visit Quilotoa Viewpoint
  • Visit and descent to the Quilotoa Lagoon
  • Hiking, horseback riding and kayaking in the same tour.
  • Visit Jose Rivas Refuge 4897 meters
  • Visit Glaciers of the Volcano 5000 meters
  • Visit and tour of the Limpiopungo Lagoon
  • Professionalism and Quality of Service
Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bio540
May 3, 2022
Adventure Time - This was a great experience. The hikes were beautiful and breathtaking (literally and figuratively). The accommodations were great during overnight. Our guides, Daniel and Patricio, were fantastic. They spoke great English and were a wealth of knowledge when it comes to their country. They knew every plant and animal while on the trail, and detailed history of the cities and cultures that were around us. Highly recommended.
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Cara_t
Feb 10, 2024
Beautiful hiking - We had 2 different guides on the 2 days of this trip. Christian on day one was so enthusiastic and knowledgable about the local landscape and wildlife. We had beautiful weather and made it to the Cotopaxi refuge. Robin on day 2 also shared great tales of the locality and Quilotoa lake was beautiful. The accommodation wasn’t great as it was damp and not particularly clean and this made for an odd night in between 2 wonderful days of hiking and exploring.
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