Private Tour

Cotopaxi Volcano & Papallacta Hot Springs – Nature & Relaxation

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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Enjoy a totally unique tour in a single day from Quito, visiting the active Cotopaxi volcano in the south of the city of Quito. Known as the second highest in Ecuador, with an altitude of 5,897 meters, the Cotopaxi volcano is a symbol of natural grandeur and home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. The tour does not end here, the Papallacta hot springs await us. to relax in its waters with unique healing properties.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cotopaxi National Park

Our adventure begins with the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Standing tall at an impressive elevation of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet), Cotopaxi is a true marvel of nature. With its snow-capped peak and a perfectly symmetrical cone, it creates an iconic silhouette against the clear blue sky.

1 hour • Admission Included

Laguna de Limpiopungo

This is the best place to view the Cotopaxi volcano, We are going to walk around the Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park to enjoy the Nature of the flora the fauna in the Avenue of the volcanos in the Nades of Ecuador

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bilingual Tour Guide

Lunch

Pick Up / Drop Off

Entrance to Cotopaxi National Park

Ticket Hot Spring

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Option All Included

included:ticket and lunch
Duration: 14 hours
Pickup included

no ticket -no lunch

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent experience
gastona900,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience, very experienced and friendly guide. We learned a lot from Ecuador and would come back. Thank you David!
Wonderful putting to Cotopaxi and Termas Papallacta springs
Michael W,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As city transport vehicles cannot go to the national park and vice versa, we were in 2 vehicles each way. The main driver Jimmy was very skilled and stopped whenever we wanted to take photos. Our guide Andres was very knowledgeable and informative about the history of Ecuador, Cotopaxi park and flora/fauna. Both Jimmy and Andres were very polite and helpful. Although the weather was not clear, we enjoyed our walk around the lagoon and we loved the visit to Termas Papallactas hot mineral springs and massage.
lindsayk364,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Did a solo trip with Pedro and loved it. Views of Cotopaxi were so beautiful, we waited for some clouds to move along and finally got to see it. Pedro was great about checking in on how I was doing with the elevation, pointing out animals and telling me about the history of the park. The hot springs were really nice, the facility is beautiful and so great on a cool rainy day as was the massage I booked. Pedro also worked out a way to avoid two traffic delays which saved us tons of time!
Perfect full day tour
laurenkY5613HX,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time doing this tour! It was a perfect itinerary for doing a variety of things during our limited time in Quito before an evening flight. Our guide Pedro was a great driver, shared interesting information about Quito and pointed out cool wildlife. He was also really patient on the Cotopaxi hike (we came from sea level but we made it!), picked a delicious spot for lunch on a lake, and took excellent photos for us (including a quick stop to see a newborn baby alpaca!). Even after the long drives, we still had a good amount of time to relax at the Hot Springs. Everything was straightforward and professional from the moment of booking until drop off back at our hotel near the airport. We were really glad that the tour company worked with us and could be so flexible to accommodate our preferences and location. Would love to come back and try some of the other tours.
Adventure and relaxation in one day
Seagram037,,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our hike up Cotopaxi was amazing and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide Pedro. He set the perfect pace and made us feel safe and comfortable as we found climbing at altitude quite challenging…but so worth it! He also arranged a great lunch stop where we enjoyed some beautiful trout and our final destination to the hot springs at Papallacta made a perfect end to a wonderful day. We would definitely recommend a trip with Pedro as he is friendly, knowledgeable and very professional.
Best tour in Quito you can’t miss!
D3129VRandrear,,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Pedro was amazing. He told us a lot about the history and interesting facts of each town and attraction we visited along the way. Thanks to his expertise and driving skill, the transition from each location to the next was seamless. He even got out of his way to show us attractions along the way that weren’t included in the original itinerary. The day trip in Quito we did with Pedro was definitely a pleasant one. Highly recommend!
You won’t regret this tour
J9170KPjessicac,,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time with David on our trip!! It was truly an experience we won’t forget. David did a great job at making adjustments and making the day even more personalized for my boyfriend and I! Seeing Cotopaxi park and the volcano was spectacular! The hot springs after were just the best way to end the day. David was incredibly nice and extremely knowledgeable. He has so much passion for his county and was a great source of information on the history of Ecuador! Thanks David for making our trip incredible.
Excellent tour with a great guide
Makaronny,,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was awesome. The hot springs helped us recover from the cotopaxi hike. Pedro was dependable and knowledgeable about the area. Also very flexible with plans to accommodate.
Great trip with Pedro
G3632KQdavidt,,Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A full and good day. Pedro was a great guide, friendly and informative....and remained cheerful despite hours of driving and some foul weather.
Wonderful trip to Cotopaxi
F5060USdenisek,,Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour to Cotopaxi with Pedro was amazing. The landscape and nature was stunnig. I really enjoyed to hike to the basecamp and the hot chocolate up there. I learned a lot about the nature, plants and animals in the region. Moreover I really enjoyed the delicious vegi lunch and feeding lamas afterwards as well as relaxing in the hot springs in the evening. Pedro is always so caring and I can highly recommend this tour to everyone.