Guided tour Cotopaxi with transport from Baths to Quito
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10 hours
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Optimize your return with our Baños to Quito transport on a guided tour of Cotopaxi National Park; explore the second highest active volcano in the world, walk to the José Rivas Refuge 4864 meters above sea level. (15,985 feet) and enjoy a comfortable and efficient experience among spectacular Andean landscapes.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Cotopaxi National Park
Itinerary 7:00 AM: Departure from the city of Baños de Agua Santa by private vehicle or from the city of Quito. 9:30 AM: Arrival at the first station "Control Caspi", located at 3,200 meters (10,498 feet). 10:00 AM: Continue by vehicle to the Interpretation Center "Mariscal Sucre", located at 3800 meters (12,467 feet). Visit the center for 30 minutes to learn about the flora, fauna and history of the Cotopaxi volcano. 11:00 AM: Travel by vehicle to the parking lot located at 4500 meters (14.763 feet). 11:45 PM: Start of the walk to the José Rivas Refuge, the only refuge of the Cotopaxi, located at 4800 meters (15,748 feet). The ascent lasts about 1 hour. 1:00 PM: Arrival at the José Rivas Refuge. 1:30 PM: In favorable weather conditions, you can continue the hike to the glaciers of the volcano. 2:00 PM: Descent of the volcano to the parking lot, lasting approximately 1 hour. 3:00 PM: Lunch. 6:00 PM: Arrival in the city of Baños or Quito.
Laguna de Limpiopungo
Place and time information for photographs
What‘s Included
Certified guide
Private transportation
Lunch
Admission to the reservation
, Additional drinks and snacks during the tour
Pickup points
Sangay Spa Hotel
Plazoleta Isidro Ayora 100 Banos Ecuador
Luna Volcan Adventure Spa
Via a Runtun Km 6, Banos Ecuador
Papachos Hostel
Montalvo Street, Between Mera & Pastaza Banos Ecuador
Hostal Chimenea
Luis A. Martinez y Rafael Vieira, Banos Ecuador
Quinta Los Juanes
Thomas Halflants Banos Ecuador
Erupcion Art Hotel & Hostel
Ambato y Thomas Halflants, (Central Park Crnr) Banos Ecuador
Hotel Monte Selva
Thomas Halflants y Juan Montalvo, Banos Ecuador
Hotel De Mi Pueblo
Diego Jara y Av. Montalvo Banos Ecuador
Selina Banos
Calle 12 de Noviembre y Ambat Banos Ecuador
La Floresta Hotel
Montalvo & Thomas Halflants Esquina, Edificio Amarillo Esquinero De Dos Pisos Banos Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Guided tour Cotopaxi with transport from Baths to Quito
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Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun hike
Nikhil A Pai,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good experience, even though I was unprepared for the hike / weather. It's important to know that the itinerary includes a hike up to ~4,800 metres / 16,000 feet, and gloves, warm hats, etc. are needed The good - great guide and a wonderful way to improve the journey between Banos and Quito. The listing on trip advisor / Viator needs to be improved to clearly explain the offering.
EXPLORSIERRA, an agency for memorable trips. You want to repeat!
B9190NUvanessac,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day, I had an amazing time on the mountain. We just arrived and there was snow on everything from the National Park entrance, it was fantastic! Very professional in guiding, super punctual and a charisma that invites to live Ecuador from joy. Highly recommended!
I would repeat it again
mateosG8577WP,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience to spend with friend and family the guides are to everything give and the places you can observe are amazing
Tour Cotopaxi
christophersH8082TS,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A magnificent tour our guide Santiago very attentive with our group. He has the right knowledge to guide taught us about the flora and fauna of the Cotopaxi Volcano. Always attentive to all tourists speaks very good English.
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