Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Within the Cotopaxi National Park is the active Cotopaxi volcano, an elevation of 5,897 meters above sea level located in the Andes Mountains and an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
All entrances
Tourist transport
Details not specified
Tips
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Cotopaxi National Park
Departure from Quito to the Cotopaxi National Park.
Laguna de Limpiopungo
You will visit the Limpiopungo lagoon, it is located in the slops of the volcano. In this place we will stay to enjoy the landscape and take beautiful pictures of the volcano and the lagoon. We will visit the "Mariscal Sucre" Interpretation Center.
Options
PRIVATE OPTION TO COTOPAXI ***
Duration: 8 hours
Not included
Car
Private option
Pickup included
Cotopaxi Full-Day Tour from Quito
Turistic Van
Pickup included
Reviews
1,157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time!
Purav P,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great group to hike with. Hiking to the base camp was the highlight. I wish there was more to see in the park. Didn’t spot any wildlife. Tour guide was full of energy.
Amazing experience at 16,000 ft!
Stephanie S,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience at 16, 000 ft. Hike is not a hard hike, but altitude takes some adjustment! Be sure to continue on to the very peaceful Laguna walk. It may be cloudy, chilly, snowy. As they say in New England, if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. And, it adds to the fun! And, be sure to request Alejandro. He is the one who helped to make the experience both AMAZING and save💕.
Great Day Trip!
Elizabeth H,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really enjoyed this experience! The hike was hard but we made it (slowly but surely)! The park was beautiful!
Great experience but challenging!
Lisa H,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a high altitude hike to over 4800 metres! Some level of fitness is required ( 2 members of our group struggled - one couldn’t make it. Make sure you wear good hiking shoes and warm clothes. Very rewarding experience. Misa our guide was professional, informative and very kind
Great time at Cotopaxi!
Carmen H,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our group of about 10 people had an amazing experience with this tour! Our guide arrived right on time to pick us up, and we headed out to Cotopaxi. We made a quick stop for snacks and a bathroom break before continuing to the park. Once there, we stopped at a cozy little café to enjoy some coca tea, which is essential at high elevations to help with acclimatization. Our guide, Jessica, gave us a great overview at the small museum before we began the hike up to the refuge. The weather can be quite extreme, especially if you're not used to cold temperatures, so be sure to dress in layers. It’s also super windy, and we even got caught in a light snowstorm, but the hike is very manageable if you take it slow and steady. Once we reached the top, the descent was much easier. We finished the day with a visit to a stunning lake, which was the perfect way to wrap up our time in the park. To top it off, we had lunch at a charming spot where we enjoyed delicious traditional Ecuadorian dishes. I highly recommend this tour—it was an unforgettable experience!
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Operated by Quito Tour Bus