Cotopaxi Tour


8 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Cotopaxi National Park is located in the eastern mountain range of the Andes. Cotopaxi is the second-highest volcano in Ecuador with a height of 5897 meters. It is surrounded by other mountains such as Sincholagua, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, all within the avenue of volcanoes. With its wonderful symmetrical shape, it is an excellent stratovolcano, translated from Quichua into Spanish as the neck of the moon.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Laguna de Limpiopungo
  • Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
  • Entry/Admission - San Juan De Pastocalle

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador

Arrival to the southern entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cotopaxi Volcano, Tanicuchi Ecuador

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)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador

Hiking in the limpiopungo lagoon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: San Juan De Pastocalle, 79C8+X4F, Tanicuchi, Ecuador

Lunch in a local restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Latacunga 050150 Ecuador

Driving back to Quito

Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
I110MEalexandram
December 2021

Fue una experiencia increíble. Pedro es un guía que sabe muchísimo y es un placer escucharlo. El tour es mejor de lo que esperábamos, hicimos hiking en Cotopaxi y vimos unos paisajes maravillosos. Recomiendo 100%

AnaKarinaC97
October 2021

Muy recomendado !! Llegar hasta el refugio José Ribas se convierte en una de mis mejores experiencias. Ecuador sin duda es un país maravilloso, en el camino es posible observar flora del lugar además que tuvimos la oportunidad de observar un lobo de paramo. Además recomiendo asistir con el guía...

Malcolm-Conde
August 2021

Diría que la mejor parte fue cuando finalmente pudimos ver el volcán de cerca, de verdad una experiencia surreal que inmediatamente hizo valer la pena el viaje. Nuestro guía Pedro nos dió un excelente servicio desde información sobre los volcanes alrededor y cómo fueron creados hasta darnos buena...

Jenny A
June 2021

Wir wurden pünktlich vom Hotel um 7 Uhr morgens für den Ausflug zum Cotopaxi abgeholt. 2 kleine Wasserflaschen waren für uns im Auto bereit. Pedro steuerte uns sicher durch den morgendlichen Berufsverkehr durch Quito. Am Nationalpark angekommen ging es leider bei Schneeregen, Hagel und viel Wind ...

JamieRNPHN
July 2019

Christian was our guide, and he did a phenomenal job of taking us to Cotopaxi. It was very windy and cold with hail and snow along the trek up, but completely worth it to reach base camp at 15,953 feet. We also had the opportunity to eat in a local kitchen, much like eating in someone’s home. Th...

chan318
July 2019

It was a great trip and drive to the Cotopaxi volcano. Tour guide Pedro was really nice. He helped me hike to the refuge from the base camp. I enjoyed the bike ride all the way down hill. Pedro was kind and considerate throughout the trip. I enjoyed the ranch house place where we stopped for brea...

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