Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Overview
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12 hours
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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
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.
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
All entrances
Tourist transport
Details not specified
Tips
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Cotopaxi Full-Day Tour from Quito
Turistic Van Pickup included
PRIVATE OPTION TO COTOPAXI ***
Duration: 8 hours Not included Car Private option Pickup included
Reviews
1,458 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience at Volcán COTOPAXI
yumikow882,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was organized well from beginning. The pick-up service at our hotel was grateful. Thank you for our driver, Mauricio and amazing tour guide Veronica who made our day excellent. Highly recommend!!
BEAUTIFUL my 🇪🇨
405mariapaulinag,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cotopaxi, one of the many wonders of 🇪🇨
A must do!
Badai P,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and thanks for the Fercho for taking care of the inexperienced hiker like me and the rest of us 🤪
Great tour with a great company.
504RichS,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a great day on this day tour to Cotopaxi. Jorge was a great guide and we had a great time exploring the region, learning some of the local history, and making the trek up to the base camp. Regarding that final hike to base camp, I completely underestimated how much the elevation would affect me. Heavy breathing at 16,000 feet is no joke. But the view and company were great and we were encouraged to take our time, which we appreciated. Hotel pickup and communication with the agency through WhatsApp was effortless. Highly recommended.
Excellent tour
Vasia652,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. Hike was not very difficult. Highly recommend
It was a wonderful experience
A1415CRnellyp,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience and the guide Daniel is an excellent person and very pleasant, he was always attentive to us. We are very grateful to him for such excellent service.
We had an amazing...
Maya F,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience on our Cotopaxi tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to Fernando. My brother had some difficulties during the climb, and Fernando was incredibly patient, supportive, and attentive the entire time. He stayed with him, helped whenever needed, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the day. I’m also celiac and it should be noted that Fernando went above and beyond to communicate my dietary restrictions everywhere we stopped to eat, which made traveling so much less stressful and allowed me to fully enjoy the experience. He made the tour accessible and enjoyable for everyone by explaining everything in both English and Spanish, answering every question we had, and even taking photos for us throughout the day. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has the best possible experience. Highly recommend this tour and especially Fernando as a guide!
Carlos was very...
Shannon L,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was also very encouraging ti ensure all of group made it to the base camp at Cotopaxi. He took extra time on the climb to ensure everyone was safe and made the climb.
Cotopaxi, Jessy, and Trencito de los Andes
282sinisap,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Climbing to the refuge below the Cotopaxi glacier line was one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my trip to Ecuador. The landscape is absolutely spectacular, but what really made the experience special was our guide, Jessy. She was excellent throughout the entire day — supportive, calm, attentive, and very good at adapting to different paces and energy levels at high altitude. The hike itself is definitely challenging, especially near 5000 meters, but it was also incredibly rewarding. Reaching the refuge beneath the glacier with Cotopaxi towering above you is an unforgettable feeling. And a special mention has to go to Jessy’s music selection in the bus. After spending hours surrounded by volcanic landscapes, thin air, and the atmosphere of the high Andes, hearing Trencito de los Andes during the drive back somehow felt perfectly fitting and became part of the experience itself. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the Andes up close.
Difficult but unforgettable experiences.
sharon c,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was unique; we had Liz, who was not only an excellent guide with her explanations and knowledge, but she was also present during the ascent and descent. The food is not included, but they take you to incredible places, and everything is well thought out in advance.
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