Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Along the range of the Andean Mountains we can find the Cotopaxi National Park filled with an exceptional variety of flora and fauna species; also, it is home to the active volcano Cotopaxi (5,897 meters above sea level). The Limpiopungo lagoon is located at the foot of the volcano and here one could enjoy the view of the Andean Paramo and take incredible shots of the lagoon and the volcano.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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 (Spanish – English)

Tourist Transport

All Entrances

Details not specified

Tips

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Cotopaxi National Park

On the border of the province of Pichincha, there is the Cotopaxi National Park, an ecological reserve that combines the landscape of the Andean páramo, volcanic soil and the lagoon that emerge from the snow-capped mountains. Its main attraction is the volcano that bears its name which in Spanish means 'moon neck' given because of the conical shape of the crater. The elevation of the volcano is of 5,897 meters above sea level and is the second highest in the country. Visitors can discover different species of plants and animals like: wolves, rabbits, bears, condors, and among others that live in that territory. Visit The Interpretation Center: All information about the Cotopaxi National Park is available at the Interpretation Center, or better known as the Park Museum. The Center has showrooms, a souvenir shop and a coffee shop. It is located inside Mariscal Sucre Station (or Control Caspi entrance). Walk To The José Rivas Refuge (4864 Masl): Since the 70s, this refuge has been a welcoming place for professional mountaineers and amateurs coming to visit the Cotopaxi Volcano. Its name is in honor of the priest José Ribas who built it with the Mountaineering Club of San Gabriel High School. This place is located on the slopes of the volcano and an hour's walk from the parking lot.

5 hours • Admission Included

Laguna de Limpiopungo

Visit Limpiopungo lake and have a nice view of the Cotopaxi volcano

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day

Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

281 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

270

Great Cotopaxi Tour
brandonlP3494IS,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Veto and Andres were great! The climb to Cotopaxi was definitely a challenge but worth it! Would recommend this tour to anyone in Quito
OMG do this, its a great day trip
tykane01,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing day trip. This was so worth it. What a day, and Alejandro made it the best. The ride is def bouncy at certain points, but its desolate out there. The day was just amazing, and you really need to be prepared to go up the mountain, its pretty hard.
Excellent Tour
304manriquev,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent Tour to Cotopaxi, very nice views during the tour, although it is true we could not see the volcano cleared by the weather, when we walked to the shelter it snowed, a very nice experience. We want to thank especially Mr. Andrés, driver, and Vero, the guide who helped us in everything, with clear instructions and a lot of kindness.
Great day at Cotopaxi
sugar bee25,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a fantastic day with Vero and Andres! We had a great time exploring the Limpiopungo lagoon and hiking very slowly to Cotopaxi Refugio, even though the weather was quite mixed (including snow on the hike!). Lunch was excellent. Thank you for a great time at Cotopaxi!
Great experience
alicesI8245VI,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was really good, specially with our guide Pamela - she was full energy, fun and made me and my son to get to the refugee. Thanks a lot.
Pam(ela) was the best guide we could have asked for
Road34217269921,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The visit to Cotopaxi was one of the crown jewels of our trip to Ecuador. The volcano itself is impressive and its beauty is breathtaking. What made this trip extra special was our guide Pam, whose energy and enthusiasm was only outmatched by her knowledge about the National Park and all the facts she shared about Quito and Ecuador. Chance made it that the day following the trip to Cotopaxi, we encountered her again in the Hop On - Hop off tour and was beyond excited because I got to benefit from her knowledge and enthusiasm again!
Ascent of Cotopaxi to BaseCamp
Casimird10,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience with Pamela who accompanied us wonderfully well, as attentive as motivating!
Best tour to Cotopaxi
angelmB4584NO,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was excellent. It's a great plan. Good transport. The Pamela guide is the best. Stops in the best places. Experience with this company is highly recommended.
Beautiful view
Flakamilena,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pamela was an excellent guide. Of all the tours you have taken elsewhere in the world, your energy has undoubtedly been the most sweeping. She was very patient and I liked that she was going to the beat of everyone on the walk, without rushing, just cheering. I loved the view of the volcano, a stopover certainly necessary in Ecuador.
Cotopaxi
IsaV285,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a super experience, Pam super attentive and knowledgeable of all the legends and history of todititito the route, the recommendations that gave us super right. Recommendedimooo🫶