Private Cotopaxi Volcano Expedition Day
Overview
Fall in love with the enchanting mountain range of the Andes in Ecuador, feel the wind rush around you as you walk between villages and meet the local people. Be amazed with the stunning surroundings of the Limpiopungo Lagoon at the foothills of the volcano and dare to visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, Cotopaxi, which has a perfectly symmetrical cone at 5, 897 m (19, 347 ft) high. Finally, have a local taste of delicious Andean food.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Comfortable land transportation.
- Bilingual certified english speaking guide
- Fees and entrance to the Cotopaxi National Park.
- Typical Lunch
- Hiking sticks
- Entry/Admission - Laguna de Limpiopungo
- Entry/Admission - Cotopaxi National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
We will depart to the south of Quito towards the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi is surrounded by its National Park, home to abundant plant life, a rich fauna, and Inca ruins. Leaving Quito on the Panamericana South, we reach the Park entrance and begin our visit to the natural history museum before continuing up Cotopaxi. We ascend the mountain as high as possible to the parking lot at 4500 meters. From here, a short 45-minutes walk takes us up to the refuge to observe a variety of birds and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador
Visit Limpiopungo lagoon at 3800 meters above sea level, located at the foothills of Cotopaxi volcano. Its clear but icy waters are surrounded by small hills and hills. It has a magnificent panorama for photography in a frame of elevations such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua and Rumiñahui. Here your guide will explain you about the habitat of a big variety of birds, herds of llamas and some other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador
We will depart to the south of Quito towards the highest active volcano in the world. The Cotopaxi is surrounded by its National Park, home to abundant plant life, a rich fauna, and Inca ruins. Leaving Quito on the Panamericana South, we reach the Park entrance and begin our visit to the natural history museum before continuing up Cotopaxi. We ascend the mountain as high as possible to the parking lot at 4500 meters. From here, a short 45-minutes walk takes us up to the refuge to observe a variety of birds and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Laguna de Limpiopungo, Latacunga Ecuador
Visit Limpiopungo lagoon at 3800 meters above sea level, located at the foothills of Cotopaxi volcano. Its clear but icy waters are surrounded by small hills and hills. It has a magnificent panorama for photography in a frame of elevations such as Cotopaxi, Sincholagua and Rumiñahui. Here your guide will explain you about the habitat of a big variety of birds, herds of llamas and some other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- 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.
241krisc
August 2020
El transporte puerta a puerta fue un gran servicio, los guías bastante atentos y amables, fue una grata experiencia, lo recomiendo.
El transporte puerta a puerta fue un gran servicio, los guías bastante atentos y amables, fue una grata experiencia, lo recomiendo.selena_b
April 2022
Marcelo was an excellent and knowledgeable guide We trekked the Cotopaxi Volvano but he was safe at all times Then stopped for some delicious Andean food! Highly recommended
Marcelo was an excellent and knowledgeable guide We trekked the Cotopaxi Volvano but he was safe at all times Then stopped for some delicious Andean food! Highly recommendedang_licas406
August 2020
Compartir momentos inolvidables y hacer unas amistades con los compañeros Llevar zapatos adecuados para hacer trekking
Compartir momentos inolvidables y hacer unas amistades con los compañeros Llevar zapatos adecuados para hacer trekkingrhysm761
March 2022
Carolina who arranged our tour and Juan David who led it could not have been more accommodating. Juan was a good laugh and really good company. He knew what he was talking about and got us up the volcano to see the clouds disappear and get an incredible view of the peak. We stopped off at a reall...
Carolina who arranged our tour and Juan David who led it could not have been more accommodating. Juan was a good laugh and really good company. He knew what he was talking about and got us up the volcano to see the clouds disappear and get an incredible view of the peak. We stopped off at a really good place for lunch and got dropped off at the airport in plenty of time for our flight. The whole thing went perfectly and I would highly recommend this company, Carolina and Juan David.TiviRo
November 2020
Una experiencia y paisaje único. El calor humano del equipo de Inspiring Ecuador te permite vivir al máximo este viaje y disfrutar de la naturaleza. Excelente servicio. Recomendado para visitarlo.
Una experiencia y paisaje único. El calor humano del equipo de Inspiring Ecuador te permite vivir al máximo este viaje y disfrutar de la naturaleza. Excelente servicio. Recomendado para visitarlo.Jlewis6219
April 2022
The tour was exceptional in all ways! Our tour guide Carolina picked us up from our hotel on time and drove us to the Cotopaxi National Park. She was a very knowledgeable guide and a very careful driver, always caring about our comfort and safety. We enjoyed each activity offered in the trip, we ...
The tour was exceptional in all ways! Our tour guide Carolina picked us up from our hotel on time and drove us to the Cotopaxi National Park. She was a very knowledgeable guide and a very careful driver, always caring about our comfort and safety. We enjoyed each activity offered in the trip, we visited the Limpiopunga lagoon from where we had a majestic view of the active volcano! Carolina explained in a very detailed way every corner we visited! We were lucky enough to see an andean fox in our way to the parking lot. We also walked up to the refuge at 15.973 feet! We have never been at this altitude before! It was such a wonderful experience for me and my family. We ended the trip in a charming local restaurant where we enjoyed the famous and delicious potatoe soup (if you like to try local gastronomy you can't miss this place "Posada Chagra"). We enjoyed a nice chat while having lunch like we've known each other for years! We think Carolina is excellent and exceptional in the way she managged our tour and also in her very warm and caring manner and approach. She is totally in love of her country and very passionate about the company she works with. If we come back to Quito we would definitely ask for Carolina as a tour guide! Do yourself a favor and book with Inspiring Ecuador Tour Company and Carolina you won't regret!