Private Tour

Cotopaxi Volcano & Devil’s Nose Train: 2-Day Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

48 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a unique two-day adventure from Quito through the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, featuring the iconic Devil’s Nose Train and the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano. This private tour takes you along the legendary Avenue of the Volcanoes, where snow-capped peaks like Cotopaxi and Chimborazo rise above lush green valleys.

Experience one of Ecuador’s most famous railway journeys — the Devil’s Nose Train ride. Departing from the charming town of Alausí, this scenic 2-hour ride descends the dramatic slopes of the Devil’s Nose Ecuador, an engineering marvel known for its zigzag tracks and breathtaking views.

If you're short on time but want to explore the best of the highlands, this two-day itinerary offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural charm, and iconic landmarks — all in a personalized, private experience.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

Cotopaxi National Park

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Cotopaxi National Park

Meet your guide and board a vehicle heading south of Quito and towards Cotopaxi National Park. On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes mountain range and gorgeous natural scenery. Once you reach the National Park, you will visit the Interpretation Center and Limpiopungo lagoon. Take a short hike in the surrounding of Limpiopungo valley before driving ever-higher into this sky-high region, stopping at the 15,800-foot (4830-meter) Padre Rivas Refuge. Depending on your physical condition, you will get the Glacier (5050-meter) Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that offers typical Ecuadorian meals

4 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Devil´s Nose Train in Alausí

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Alausi

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, we depart to Alausí, a beautiful old town with a hundred colonial houses. Time to take the spectacular train considered the most difficult train of the XX century. You will descend gradually from the highlands to the lowlands, at times zigzagging or hugging the cliffs. In the descending at the lowest point the incredible devil’s nose an interesting rock will appear on the horizon. The train descends and then returns to Alausí again. After lunch, return to Quito. Transfer to the airport to board the international flight or your hotel in Quito.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Train ticket

Accommodation at selected hotels in Riobamba

Lunch

Breakfast

Certified English/Spanish speaking guide

Lunch day 2

Personal expenses

Tips

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Standard hotel

Wonderlot Hotel or similar
Pickup included

Comfort Class

Hotel Abraspungo o similar
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Experience even with adjusted itinerary. Highly Recommend!
Elena D,,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Latin Adventures is an excellent tour company. It's guides and travel professionals are extremely knowledgable, helpful and kind. Prior to our trip, Dante contacted me via WhatsApp to inform me that the Devil's Nose train tickets were unavailable because the train service had only recently restarted on a very limited basis. It appeared the few tickets available were bought immediately by a third party to be resold at a higher price. We were disappointed of course, but Dante helped me plan a customized experience for my family. Our itinerary was: Day 1 - Hotel pickup in Quito. Visit to Quilotoa Lagoon and spend the night in Riobamba at the beautiful Hacienda Andaluza Day 2 - Visit Alausí (where the train originates) and then go to the mountain overlook to see where the train ride ends, and makes its switchback and returns to Alausí. Then drive back to Quito hotel. Our guide was Diego. He was absolutely superb! An avid climber and naturalist himself, he had in depth knowledge of every area we visited. We traveled as a family of three (me, my partner and our 10yo) and Diego was considerate of each of our needs. He drove for hours at a time in some cases sharing interesting facts along the way. His passion kept us excited. The adjusted itinerary turned out to be a great success! Our kiddo and I did have a little trouble with the altitude at first but we powered through and truly enjoyed the entire experience. We highly recommend using Latin Adventures for your experience in the Andes and we hope you have the great fortune of having Diego as your guide and working with Dante to ensure a smooth experience.