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Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins Day Trip: Explore history and nature in a private tour
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8 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a private day trip to Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins. Explore the rich history and breathtaking nature of the region, and enjoy a gourmet lunch in a well-preserved Inca Temple. Discover hidden gems and create unforgettable memories!
Embark on a private day trip to Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins. Explore the rich history and breathtaking nature of the region, and enjoy a gourmet lunch in a well-preserved Inca Temple. Discover hidden gems and create unforgettable memories!
Duration:
9 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quito - The journey begins at 8:00 a.m. with a departure from the hotel in Quito.
- Cotopaxi National Park - By 9:30 a.m., the adventure continues with a visit to the Cotopaxi Volcano (5,897 m - 19,347 ft), where pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses, and diverse ecosystems await as you ascend through the National Park! Participants…
- Quito - The journey begins at 8:00 a.m. with a departure from the hotel in Quito.
- Cotopaxi National Park - By 9:30 a.m., the adventure continues with a visit to the Cotopaxi Volcano (5,897 m - 19,347 ft), where pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses, and diverse ecosystems await as you ascend through the National Park! Participants will also have the chance to observe exotic wildlife while engaging in the numerous activities offered during this unforgettable private adventure!
- Cotopaxi National Park - Experience nature at its finest in Ecuador’s second most visited national park! The 33,300-hectare reserve is home to an impressive array of animals, including condors, pumas, spectacled bears, Andean foxes, carunculated caracaras (an endemic species of the region), llamas, frogs, páramo hummingbirds, and many more!
- Lasso - After exploring the park, the tour proceeds to San Agustin de Callo, a unique colonial hacienda in Ecuador, built upon remarkable ancient Inca structures. Here, enjoy a traditional lunch amidst Inca walls and friendly llamas, while learning about the rich history of this location!
- Quito - The return to the hotel is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Seize the chance to embark on an extraordinary private day tour to Cotopaxi National Park, guided by expert tour guides. Experience the unique opportunity to explore a hidden old colonial Hacienda in Ecuador, constructed over remarkable Inca structures from the 15th century. Savor a gourmet lunch served within a beautifully preserved Inca Temple!…
Seize the chance to embark on an extraordinary private day tour to Cotopaxi National Park, guided by expert tour guides. Experience the unique opportunity to explore a hidden old colonial Hacienda in Ecuador, constructed over remarkable Inca structures from the 15th century. Savor a gourmet lunch served within a beautifully preserved Inca Temple! Venture off the beaten path with us and discover the Cotopaxi region from a fresh perspective, rich in nature, history, personal challenges, and delightful surprises!
- Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Location
Quito
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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(8 Ratings)
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Journey50394139612
Feb 17, 2026
Lake, Towereing Volcano and a Wonderful Hacienda - My wife and I and our 40 year old son travled to Cotopaxi to walk the lake, see some birds and hike to over 15,900 feet. We had a fantastic time with Wilson! We then went to lunch at a wonderful hacienda which incorporated the Inca ruins as well Colonial period building and more recent. It was a fantasic place and the food was wonderful. We were then surprised to feed a pack of llama. What a wonderful day out of Quito!! I highly recommend the trip.
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Safari47288941214
Nov 2, 2025
If you go to Cotopaxi go with Luis!! - We went with my family during this holiday, it was excellent, good Service, good guide, comfortable transportation, unforgettable experience and incomparable lunch.
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Peter_s
Apr 20, 2023
Well planned adventure. - From beginning to end, a great exposure to the natural beauty of Ecuador beyond Quito. Wilson tailored the day to our interests and shared his extensive guiding experience throughout the tour.. A lakeside walk below Cotopaxi volcano was a highlight but the exceptional lunch and time with llamas was exactly what we’d hoped for in selecting this tour. Highly recommend.
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Judith_f
Feb 13, 2022
Tour well worth taking - We were lucky to see a good part of Cotopaxi despite cloudy weather. We hiked around a small lake - 2.4 km - at 12,000 feet but didn't go up to the refuge at 15,000 thank goodness. The lunch at the Hacienda San Agustin was wonderful, the building is so interesting with its foundation from Inca times and of course, the llamas who came into the courtyard to be fed with carrots was such fun. Great tour!
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Steve_s
Jul 20, 2021
Fun, spectacular, amazing!!! - This was a great day trip run by Ecuador Best Tours with Luis as our guide. He showed up 15 minutes early which was great because we were able to beat the traffic out of Quito. The drive was about 1.5 hours with some amazing views on the way. Once at the Nat’l Park, we made our way to the lagoon/pond and did a 2.5 mile hike. We were at 12,000’ and with the gusty wind, it was cold. I definitely recommend layers for top and bottom with gloves, hat, and waterproof jacket. The hike had some amazing views of the mountains, and we even spotted an Adean Condor flying above us. There are also wild horses in the field nearby. Next we went further up Cotopaxi mountain (by car) to an altitude of 15,000’. We opted not to hike up to the lodge because we could feel the effects of the altitude…but got a cool pic of the altitude on my Garmin GPS watch. Got glimpses of Cotopaxi between the clouds and it’s spectacular. On the way down, we saw a fox and interacted with it.
After this we made our way to the Inca ruins for lunch. It has a pretty cool history from the Incas, to a monastery, to a farm. The lunch was absolutely delicious in an unique setting. But the best part was the surprise with the llamas. I’ll leave it at that so you can be surprised too. I definitely recommend this tour and also Ecuador Best Tours!!!
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Emily_s
Jul 1, 2021
Great tour - The trip to Cotopaxi National Park was beautiful!! The landscape and wildlife were great to see. The lunch at the Inca ruins site was delicious. Service was great, and home was beautiful and the Alpacas were so fun to feed! I had Luis Albuja as my tour guide. He was very nice, punctual and very knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Elchaupi
Nov 19, 2020
Inca Hacienda and Cotopaxi - It was an unforgettable life time experience! I got a unique lunch inside a well-preserved Inca Temple, while I was enjoying a stunning view of Cotopaxi volcano. My tour guide was definetely excellent, and the drive was mind-blowing.
Thank you very much for such a memorable day!
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