Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park - All included from Quito
Overview
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9 hours
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Enjoy a day trip to Cotopaxi Volcano located inside the National Park. Admire the beautiful Andes Mountains and enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Besides enjoying the beauty of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world (5,897 meters)
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Cotopaxi National Park
It is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains. On a clear day, Cotopaxi is clearly visible on the skyline from Quito and is part of the chain of volcanoes around the Pacific plate known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. It has an almost symmetrical cone that rises from a highland plain of about 3,800 m
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Its clear but frigid waters are surrounded by small mountains and hills. It has a magnificent view of the picture in a frame of elevations such as Cotopaxi, the Sincholagua and Rumiñahui. Here you can see a great variety of birds, herds of llamas and some other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer, among others.
Options
Shared small groups
Pickup included
Private Service
Menu Lunch Included Pickup included
What‘s Included
National Park fees
Certified English speaking guide
Free hotel pick up/ drop off in Quito ( outside of the city has extra charge)
Menu lunch (only in private service)
Transport by private vehicle
Personal expenses
Lunch (only in small group tours)
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well Worth It!
Sophie H,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cotopaxi was amazing! It's really hard to describe what an awesome experience it is. Our guide, Diego, was very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area. As a bonus, the Ecuadoran lunch was delicious!
A dream come true
Cathi S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a highlight of this trip! Climbing Cotapaxi, even if just to the Refugio, has been a dream of mine for some time now. Our guide Diego was very informative on the way there & gave us some time to acclimate to the elevation at stops along the way. The climb itself isn’t hard, but you do need to make stops to catch your breath — 16,000 ft is no joke. Diego was instrumental in getting my friend & I (we’re both 65) up the volcano … thank you Diego, for making this dream come true!
Good experience but recommend a different company
Megan H,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This tour had some strong moments, but the overall experience fell short of expectations. The day was originally scheduled to start at 7:00am. We were ready and waiting, only to find out after calling that the start time had been changed to 8:00am without notice. Our guide didn’t arrive until 8:30am, so we ended up starting about 1.5 hours later than planned. Transportation was also an issue. There were four guests plus the guide packed into a small 5-seater Kia, which made for a pretty uncomfortable ride throughout the day. Our guide was knowledgeable, but not especially engaging or attentive. There were multiple moments where the other guests wanted to stop for photos and our guide didn’t seem to notice. At one point, he pulled out binoculars but didn’t offer them or ask if anyone wanted to use them. Lunch was another miss. It was listed as part of the tour, but there was no mention of it during the day. We started at 8:30am and didn’t return until nearly 5:00pm without having eaten anything. That said, the destination and overall experience were still interesting and worth seeing. However, between the delayed start, lack of communication, cramped transportation, and no food, it made for a physically tough day. I ended up with a pretty bad headache from the altitude and some nausea, which likely wasn’t helped by the long gaps without food or a comfortable ride.
High up at almost 4900m altitude
Julia M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The private full-day tour to Cotopaxi is highly recommended. Our guide Diego picked us up at the hotel and we went straight to the national park. We learned a lot about the active volcano, but also about Ecuador. The walk from the car park to the Refugio takes about an hour and we were able to walk at our pace. On the way back we saw another fox and there was another meal in a very authentic restaurant - just outside Quito. A great guide, a great tour - it couldn't be more pleasant!
Beautiful scenery
p123452020,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Beautiful day and great scenery. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Unfortunately, we did not make it to basecamp of the mountain due to road conditions. A 4 wheel drive is required for this and our guide did not have that. Overall, we were happy with the trip and guide and would recommend it.
Great tour!
Inspire13124645108,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our host Irene was great! We visited Cotopaxi volcano and a lagoon, and had a delicious lunch after. Would definitely recommend!
Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park
Nigel F,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience, Diego our guide was fantastic helping us all the way up the climb. The conditions. On the track up to the refuge were very loose and slippery but Diego helped all the way
Beautiful place!
Vladimir G,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hike, not as bad as people describe! Just get couple days to get used to elevation in Quito prior the hike! Bring some layers and cash!
Cotopaxi is Possible
Angela A,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Hiking up hill is not my strength, however allowing me to go at my own pace made it possible to reach base camp. Super proud of myself. Tour guide was very patient with me. Thank you for an incredible experience!
I had a wonderful time...
Ivanna L,Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time with the Ivan and Adrian. They are so fun and I got to meet so many wonderful people on the group. Highly recommend and definitely ask for those 2, Adrian and Iva, it was a great time
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